The World | Europe | Germany

In Germany, the regional gastronomic differences are as numerous and varied as the dialects. Professional and amateur chefs embrace these distinctions, yet a cosmopolitan fare reflecting the country’s vibrant immigrant population has also emerged. The basic diet in Germany is meat and potatoes, and sausages are particularly popular. Germany is also known for its delicious cakes, pastries, strudels, and dark rye and pumpernickel breads. Beer may be the national drink in Germany, but the country has a long tradition of winemaking and produces some of the world’s finest wines.