Crispy schnitzel, tangy red cabbage, and pillowy spaetzle might sound like reasons to fly to Germany, but you can find plenty of that comfort right here in Illinois.
The Prairie State has a surprisingly delicious lineup of German restaurants serving the kind of food that makes a regular meal feel like a road trip worth taking.
It is hearty, cozy, full of old-world flavor, and exactly the sort of cooking that makes you slow down and enjoy every bite. German food fans will have plenty to love, and first-timers may find themselves wondering why they waited so long…