Fayetteville, North Carolina may be best known for its proximity to Fort Bragg, which is located about 10 miles northwest of the city. The town of Fayetteville is the largest metropolitan area in the entire state, making it one of the more popular tourist destinations in the state of North Carolina. With a population of about 100,000, Fayetteville offers a lot when it comes to dining choices. Several German restaurants can be found in the city, including one that will serve your meal entirely gluten-free.
The city of Fayetteville, North Carolina is situated in the southeast of the state. It is approximately 100 miles from the town of Carolina Beach and about 60 miles from the border of South Carolina. The area around Fayetteville was once home to many Native Americans, including the Lumbee tribe which is still in existence. The discovery and exploration of the area by Europeans is attributed to two Scotsman who came up the Cape Fear River in 1739. At that time, the area was comprised of two settlements: Campbellton and Cross Creek. The name Fayetteville is derived from the Revolutionary War hero Marquis de Lafayette, who is reputed to have visited the area.
While in Fayetteville, check out Max & Moritz Bakery and Restaurant. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, the restaurant offers some authentic German cuisine such as German bratwurst and Jaegerschnitzel. For those who are craving something sweet with their meal, their bakery is known for baking fresh cakes on a daily basis. Menu prices range from $10 to $15 an entree, as of February 2011.
A short eight-mile drive southwest of Fayetteville, in the town of Hope Mills, is the German restaurant Marita Schlenmerstube. The restaurant serves many authentic German dishes such as sauerbraten, schweinelende and rinderrouladen. For those have a gluten issue, the restaurant chef will prepare a gluten-free meal upon request. Meals range in price from $10 to $15, as of February 2011.
In business since 2005, A Taste of Europe serves such German dishes as schwarzwälder huhnerbrutschen, schnitzels and goulash. Along with the eatery, there is a bar on the premises which features karaoke on Friday and Saturday nights. Sandwiches and salads start at $7.95 while meals are between $10 and $15, as of February 2011.
