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I had the opportunity to visit Washington during the first two weeks
of January.  I took my mother to the Wurzburg Haus on Muncaster Mill
Road in Rockville.  I think it easily ranks as one of the best German
restaurants in the DC area, at the very least the best overall value.

I had the Bratwurst with bread dumplings, my mother had the Sauerbraten
with potato pancakes.  Both were well-prepared, from fresh ingredients,
and in sizable portions.  They also have several brands of German beer,
both in bottle and on tap (I had a bottle of Wurzburger Hoffbrau).

The total, including drinks and dessert, came to about $30. 

Plusses:

1.  Fresh food, authentically prepared by a good chef
2.  Easy to get a table on a Saturday night (we were there around 6pm)
3.  Outstanding value

Minuses (one big one, and one minor one):

1.  Uneven service:  The adjoining table got a waiter who described the
daily specials, kept their water glasses filled, and generally exuded
politeness and desire to please.  While our waitress wasn't rude, we
weren't told about the daily specials and had to flag her down for
more water.  Also, much of the staff simply hung around the bar chatting
about the latest Redskins game (they could at least sit in the kitchen out
of sight).  I left less of a tip as a result.

2.  Dessert:  The Black Forest cake wasn't authentic.  The filling
was mostly whipped cream, with only a few cherries, and the cake was
barely chocolate.  Of course, if you're not a dessert-eater, this is a
moot point.

Overall impressions are good.  You won't complain about portions that
are too small or a check that is too big.  I give it 3 stars out of a
possible 5.

Paul W. Schleck

pschleck@unomaha.edu