(Newswire.net — February 26, 2013) Fort Lauderdale, FL — German food like most good ethnic cuisines is the center of much fanfare when it comes to celebratory gatherings. The United States is home to many enclaves of communities of German people that have settled in various regions. Wisconsin, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and other areas of the Midwest have found settlers from the birth of this country, from Germany.
With such deep roots and a vast land, it is no wonder that so many have shared aspects of the German culture. Proud and robust, they happily share the many foods and preparations that one finds in a traditional household in Germany. The sauerkraut and the red cabbage, both made from cabbage yet vastly different in their preparation and final taste.
As many who have shared and delved into the German culture have come to realize, the German kitchen spends much time and dedication to its ingredients and marinating. With gravies and sauces, the hours that the German kitchen dedicates to such delicate culinary skills is not unnoticed.
Many of the German communities in the United States still honor many of the old style traditions that keep these communities close. Ceremonies where German is still the spoken language honor the roots and traditions of a proud heritage. It is not uncommon to see a wedding ceremony totally performed in German with all the bells and whistles that accompany this proud tradition.
Where can such deep traditions be found in the United States today? Fort Lauderdale, Florida is one such not so obvious area that has such a place. The Old Heidelberg Restaurant has moved into the neighborhood where others have tried but not succeeded in gathering the community to honor and respect these traditional foods and customs. Still surrounded with music and excellent food, the traditional garb is worn by the staff who all speak German and are proud to share and explain the extensive and authentic menu.
The treasures that can be found there are a curio shop at its entrance with sweets and trinkets that many who visit purchase as a memorabilia of a visit to what has come to be known as “Little Germany”.
For more information about Old Heidelberg Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, call (954) 463-6747
and visit them at http://www.germanfoodftlauderdale.com .