Glossary
In case you are somewhat confused by the terminology in the text, here is some further insight into the colourful world of the Bavarian dialect as found before.

Tafelspitz
Prime boiled beef (Bavarian/Austrian speciality)

Tischkultur
Table culture or the art of setting tables in style! (Put together these make an attractive name for a catering team!!)

Maß
1 litre of beer

Muenchner Knoedelei
A tent of great fame at the Oktoberfest specialising in dumplings

Wiesn
Another local name for the Oktoberfest which is held on the Theresienwiese. 'Wiese' means meadow or field.

Kraftbier
Strong beer

Frühschoppen
An early morning opportunity to enjoy a round of bear or wine in a friendly atmosphere

Almdudler
A lemonade made in the Bavarian Woods using herbs for the flavour

Deutsches Museum
The famous German Museum – a fascinating fund of technical exhibits

Gasteig
Local Concert hall with special accoustics

Fingerhackeln
Bavarian form of testing your strength in a beer environment while holding the finger of your opponent with your own finger. Both competitors try thus to pull each other over a table

Schafkopf
Bavarian game with unique cards which is often played in pubs

Stammtisch
A table in a pub which is usually reserved for local regulars who meet as often as they can

Schlutzkrapfen
A sweet dish which is made with doughnut pastry and deep-fried
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