Do you know Trier?

Many don’t and it’s a shame.  Trier, or la ville des Treves, a mid-size city nestled along the banks of the Mosul River, is the oldest in Germany - and one of the oldest settlements in Europe.  But you don’t come here just to see monuments like the Roman-age Porta Nigra or the medieval Cathedral.  Located in the heart of prime grape country, you come for a taste of some of the region’s finest wines.

But if you prefer to sip your quaff with a great meal and an even better view, you can do so at the Zum Domstein.  This restaurant and Weinstube is located in the city central, just across from the large stone Cathedral.  This eatery specializes in modern takes on ancient Roman dishes – but when I saw latkes with apple and bacon on the menu (or, as they translated it, potato crepes), I knew I had to partake.  How could I resist?

Served with crisp bacon, baked apple rings and a light, creamy sauce, my potato pancakes were all that I hoped for.  Slightly crunchy, slightly salty – but with an onion/leek type bite that kept me eating long past when I should have stopped.  And the lovely dry Riesling that was suggested to accompany my meal?  Just the ticket.

A meal and some people watching is a pretty fulfilling experience at Zum Domstein.  But the weinstube also offers wine tastings – even for individual tables starting at around 7 Euro.  But with a cellar that holds over 200 varieties of regional wines, you may want to ask your server to help you pick a good place to start.

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Zum Domstein
Hauptmarkt 5
54290 Trier
Tel: (06 51) 7 44 90 + 7 55 65

Related: Hotels in the Black Forest of Germany; Castle Hotels in Germany.