(Note: prices are higher [entrees about $4 more) than indicated on the online menu)
Talk of Oktoberfest and HofBrau last weekend whetted our appetite for some authentic German hospitality. We had heard favorably of A2’s Heidelberg but didn’t recall ever walking past it. Now we know why - it is outside of the Art Fair boundaries, closer to Kerrytown. Since we always park at St. Thomas on the north side of town it was doubly fitting that we end our great day eating and imbibing in the Alpine Dining Room.
Bsides the authenticity of the décor, the entire wait staff (not just our waiter) were among the most attentive to our table that we’ve ever encountered - water glasses never empty, polite comments and smiles at each passing, empty plates promptly removed, etc. Quite obviously this is a tightly-run, family-owned restaurant; this was restated by the manager as we complimented her on the food and service.
Spaten Premium Lager and Warsteiner Dunkel were our brews of choice.
Tradition ruled - we have a hard time going to a German restaurant and not ordering Weiner Schnitzel! Accompanied by potato pancakes and spaetzle, we again ended the meal quite satisfied if not slightly over-stuffed.
A pleasant walk by Kerrytown on the way back to our car has given us another new “plan” for next year’s Art Fair visit - we’ll start in Kerrytown and perhaps eat at Zingerman’s (you’ve probably heard of their great bread used in many local deli’s) before getting caught up within the confines of the exhibits.
A great end to a great day in Ann Arbor. ~~K
Of course we like to try different beer, but instead of their sampler we had them draw two different pints for us: Bearded Pig Pilsner (a crisp lager with a perfect balance of malt and hops)and Red Barn Ale (a smooth, malty amber ale). D preferred the RBA, but I couldn’t choose - they were both a great treat with our lunch. 
