Boston German Big Pork Knuckle

🇩🇪 Bronwyn: Somerville’s German Spot—Meat Boards Shine, Pork Shank Sags Weekends with girlfriends call for hearty food and gossip—enter this Union Square spot, perfect for both. Turns out, Union Square’s a hidden food hub (we’ve been here three weekends in a row now). The highlights? Great apps. The letdown? The star of the show. 🌟 The MVP: Charcuterie Plate A meat lover’s dream. This board has it all: creamy chicken liver pâté (slightly rich, but manageable), smoky sausages, blood sausage (earthy and bold), and sweet, crispy bacon. Pair it with their crusty bread, and it’s unbeatable. Easily the best dish of the night. 😊 Solid Sides Pretzel: 🥨 I’m not a fan of those hard pretzel snacks, but this soft pretzel? Chewy, salty, and packed with wheat flavor. It’s the perfect vehicle for sopping up sauces (or just snacking on its own). 😐 The “Meh” Main Events Pork Shank: 🍖 The reason we came, but it’s just okay. The skin is overly crispy (bordering on tough), and while the meat itself is tender (fatty in a good way), it lacks that “fall-off-the-bone” wow factor. I’ve had better at a Filipino spot in Maui—this one’s just… average. Wiener Schnitzel: 🥩 Breaded pork cutlet that’s crispy but unmemorable. No seasoning to write home about—tastes like a basic fried pork chop. ✨ Final Take Vibe: Great for groups (3-4 people). The space is cozy, and the portions are big enough to share (though the shank is so large, it limits room for other dishes). Repeat? Probably not. The charcuterie is fantastic, but the mains don’t justify a return trip. If you’re in Union Square craving German fare, stop by for the meat board and pretzel—but don’t set your hopes on the pork shank. 📍 BRONWYN Restaurant 255 Washington St, Somerville, MA 02143 #SomervilleEats #GermanFood #BostonMeatLovers