This work, Commissary and Exchange Collaboration Sets High Water Mark for European Military Communities, by Conner Hammett, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright Sometimes I like to get out of Kaiserslautern to try restaurants a bit farther afield I pull up Tripadvisor and start searching for a culinary gem within short driving distance of the city That’s how I found Thai Corner in Gruenstadt a town of about 13,000 some 30 minutes by car northeast of Kaiserslautern Just off the autobahn and near the German Wine Route Gruenstadt links up with numerous hiking and biking trails through the picturesque Pfalz wine region I wouldn’t call Thai Corner a culinary gem but it’s convenient before or after an outdoor excursion in Gruenstadt The portions are plentiful and the prices are reasonable especially the daily lunch special for under $6 But it isn’t authentic-tasting Thai cuisine or shrimp soup with fresh lemongrass and mushrooms but I’d say the brownish-red broth was German “hot,” hence something I could handle vegetable tempura and spring rolls with a sweet chili dipping sauce didn’t knock my socks off but was satisfactory and was excited to try one of my favorite Thai dishes Now picture a bland pile of noodles with vegetables and a couple of peanuts I also decided to try the green curry with coconut milk and tofu This had flavor but not one I recognized or enjoyed given some of Thai Corner’s glowing ratings online with reviewers heaping such praise as “some of the best Thai food I have ever eaten in Europe.” which is a snack stand or restaurant for a quick meal The imbiss has a few tables and does takeout I will say the restaurant had better ambience than an imbiss It was cozy and you can watch the chef cooking in an open kitchen area And the restaurant also has an extensive list of wine offerings If I’m ever in Gruenstadt again and nothing else finds my interest I might consider going back to Thai Corner for some wine with appetizers The ice cream received a good review but I forgot to order it a different daily special might be tastier such as Monday’s chicken meatballs with sweet potatoes and red curry or Thursday’s pork dish in spicy peanut sauce The restaurant also sells a variety of Thai spices and sauces so you could stock up and try making a more flavorful pad thai at home Main courses range from about 7.90 euros to 17.90 euros This work, Exchange bringing Krispy Kreme Doughnuts to Europe, by Chris Ward, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright