Apr 29, 2005 6:00 pm US/Central
Schnitzel Platz
729 E. North Ave., Glendale Heights
(630) 942-9900
GLENDALE HEIGHTS, Ill. (CBS 2) ―
Your taste buds don't have to travel to Germany for the authentic flavors of German cuisine.
There's a place in west suburban Glendale Heights that serves up everything from potato pancakes to pork schnitzel.
CBS 2's Vince Gerasole sampled the menu at a Table for 2 at Schnitzel Platz.
This week, we're serving up a taste of Germany.
"Every American you talk to, they think of Germany as beer, cuckoo clocks and schnitzel," says Wolfgang Beyer, chef and owner of Schnitzel Platz.
Schnitzel is pork loin, veal or chicken breast that's typically been pounded with a mallet, seasoned and breaded, then pan-fried to order.
Executed by Chef Wolfgang Beyer, it's lighter and a tad more sophisticated than you'd expect. The pork schnitzel with sautéed tomatoes, onions and melted cheese was especially pleasing.
"It's all homemade here, and that's what I enjoy," says guest critic Catherine Czernek.
Catherine, who has studied culinary arts, notices the skilled touch, whether enjoying the pork schnitzel in a mushroom wine sauce or other German classics like potato pancakes with applesauce and sour cream or a tangy liver dumpling soup.
"They take their time, and they do it the way you want," she says. "It's not too greasy. It's light on the stomach. It's got good flavoring to it, and that's what I enjoy."
Overall, we say "wunderbar" to Schnitzel Platz's cuisine. Its beer garden atmosphere is rustic and entertaining, with entrées priced from $8 to $18.
The live German music on weekends will have you leapin' in your lederhosen, too.
"Everybody's in here. It's like a big old party – everybody is eating drinking, singing, having fun," Catherine says. "It's a great time not to be missed."
Schnitzel Platz, the place for schnitzel, is located at 729 E. North Avenue in Glendale Heights. They're closed on Tuesday and have live music Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.
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