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A Little Somethin’ Around the Corner
For all the criticism my former adopted home of Frankfurt, Germany, receives from those native naysayers who regard it as one of the less desirable German cities in which to live, there’s something to be said for its small city vibe that is captured quite nicely by a varied restaurant scene.
In fact, I think my wife summed it up perfectly with the following words, which were a reference to one particularly casual Italian eatery we had just seduced moments prior:
“Hey, that place is … a little somethin’-around-the-corner.”
[Pause] “Yeah, that’s right. Darn right it is,” I said, after what she had said finally sunk in.
And that’s when I knew she was on to something. Indeed, Frankfurt is a livable metropolis due to its cozy cafes and the multitude of around-the-corner restaurants.
Isn’t it nice when you’re at a restaurant that’s reminiscent of somebody’s home cookin’ you like, but you just can’t put your finger on whom that might be?
It doesn’t even matter anyway, because it’s good, you feel good, you like where you are at the moment, and, you didn’t have to do the cooking yourself. As well, you’ve just eaten some really good restaurant food at a very competitive price.
