German Three-Stars?

All I remember in Germany were Benzs, BMWs, bratwurst and beer.....

See the NY Times today...

Langen Journal

Fine Dining Takes Small but Stellar Strides in Germany

By CARTER DOUGHERTY

Published: March 6, 2008

There has been a surprising development in the land of sauerkraut and sausage: Germany now has more Michelin three-star restaurants — nine — than any other European country except France.