Herrengedeck

What would you expect to be included on the "gentlemen's menu," or "Herrengedeck?" Perhaps a filet mignon, barbequed ribs or at least a good hamburger with all the trimmings? In Germany, however, the so-called Herrengedeck doesn't have anything to do with meat, but it's not for weak stomachs. If you order the gentlemen's menu, you'll get beer and schnapps. The exact type of potent beverages you receive depends on the region you're in. Of course, you could simply order a beer and schnapps to begin with, but Herrengedeck sounds a bit classier, particularly when the craving hits at 10:00 am.