Cypress Nook

Before we get started, I had two grapefruits and big bowl of frozen grapes last night after I shut down the computer. Then this morning, two large bowls of watermelon.

At lunch time, I was riding around McNab Road, and I realized that I was near Cypress Nook, and had always wanted to try the place. I'm not a big Schnitzel fan, but I like a nice weiner as much as the next guy, so in I went.

Cypress Nook is a tiny German restaurant on the side of the road. They've been there forever, as far as I could tell, and they managed to get by without my money for all these years. At 1:00 pm on a rainy Tuesday, I figured out why... the restaurant was full. That's the beauty of living in South Florida -- we have a wealth of wonderful dining options. I probably drive past a half-dozen awesome places every day and don't even know it.

I ordered the Two Bratwurst plate. That came with a choice of two sides: Cole Slaw, Sauerkraut, Potatoes any of six or seven different ways, or Red Cabbage. I went for the Sauerkraut and the Red Cabbage.

And they bring you a BOWL of mustard!

The sausages were very good. My problem with sausage is that I have trained myself to eat lots of them, so only scarfing down two was good practice. The Sauerkraut was also very good, and the red cabbage was Freaking Excellent. So good that I asked the waitress to bring me more. I thought that I was ordering a side dish, but she brought me a small portion and didn't charge me for it. I had a full afternoon of driving around ahead of me, and that's the only reason that I didn't buy some more to go.

I was ecstatic. Vegetables that weren't just good; they were a destination all by themselves.

In the name of thoroughness, I asked to see the Dinner menu. It was mostly the same as Lunch, until I saw the section that was called Burliner Curry Corner.

From their menu:

Authentic homemade German red curry sauce / paprika / herbs / curry powder / onions / organic ketchup / cayenne pepper / pineapple.

 Then they ask you to choose your heat level.

So yes, I will be back. Perhaps with my friend Viv; she's a curry fan, too.