In order to get the most authentic experiences in my travels, I always stick to menus that are true to what is typical in a region, and for me that meant venturing to a German Ratzskellar following drinks at the Hofbrau Haus. Ratzskellars are typically situated in basements or some subterranean set-up; and offer fresh and varied offerings each night; which usually involve potatoes of some sort. This place was exactly that. 
I found a table in a cozy nook of the restaurant, and loved the glow of the wine bottle candles and the atmosphere the dim lighting created. I had purposefully sat on the opposite side of the room as a large group of older Italian men who were quite rambunctious as not to be bothered.
Tough luck. No sooner had I ordered than the group seemed to morph into my space, and the whole game of "translation" began as a VERY basic conversationin VERY broken English ensued.
This was not the idea of a quiet evening for one that I had envisioned, and I asked for my check and headed out. But not before one very pursuant man told me five times "che bella due ochi"... He was clearly on repeat, and I was clearly exasperated so out into the streets I went to get lost in the Munich crowds. City living is great for quick escapes, I just hope there are not too many more of these instances instore for this trip!
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