European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 28, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                St. Mary s Church built in the 13th Century underwent several architectural changes. It sits near the main town  visitors wander Down a Side Street in old Linbeck. Continued from Page 9 Century Gate and customs House that guarded the Only land Entrance into town. It is a Good place to turn around and head Back toward the City Center for something to eat. Lubeck features the usual assortment of ethnic restaurants and fast food outlets so finding an affordable lunch is no problem. But for the ultimate Lubeck lunch head for the Schiffer Gesellschaft at Breite Strasse 2. The building was constructed in 1535 and has served As the seamen s Guildhall Ever since. It is conveniently located right across the Street from St. James Church so Guild members could nip in for a brew after the probably somber sunday services. The Long benches that run the length of the main Hall Are originals and diners sit in the same seats As did 1 the Century sea captains. Giant Oil paintings cover the Walls and antique ship models Are Hung around the 400-Pound chandelier. The High ceiling is supported by ornately carved pillars and beams. Lunch Here in t cheap but it s Worth it if your budget is big enough. Naturally fish is a specially and4 a dishes Range from fat broiled Trout red snapper and halibut baked with shrimp in a Parchment boat. Main courses run from 25 to 35 Marks about $15.75 to $22. Add drinks and desert and the Bill for two lists toward 100 Marks. City restaurants feature several regional specialities including labs aus a traditional seamen s meal of vegetables and salted meat cooked in a Stew with red cabbage added for color. Tour guide firnhaber says is does t look very appealing but is tasty. In Winter a popular meal is pork with Green cabbage served with potatoes cooked in caramelized sugar and butter a a Sweet potato that s not a Yam. Since Lubeck s history is tied to seafarers it s no Surprise the residents drink grog. Firnhaber says the ingredients Are mentioned in a satirical ditty that lists their priority. Loosely translated from German Quot rum must sugar can water less  another beverage Worth sampling is Lii Becker rots on. French Bordeaux wines have been imported through the City since the 13th Century. According to local legend around 1530 an importer instructed his cellar master to allow the wine to fully mature so that Quot its Good properties May fully develop and make the Drinker Happy and sociable instead of loud and  during the occupation of the City by Napoleon s army around 1806, his officers discovered that the wines stored in Lubeck cellars did indeed mature better than the same wines stored in France. Just to make sure they conducted one More taste test the French aged samples of the same wine in both France and Lubeck upon opening they agreed the Lubeck aged wine was finer. The near constant temperature and humidity in the Lubeck cellars tempered by sea breezes is thought to be the reason. For those who still have room after a meal the perfect snack is Lii Becker Marzipan a delightful confection of Almond paste sugar and egg Whites often folded into the shape of the hol Stentor. To be legally called Lii Becker Marzipan it must be made in the City and follow strict ingredient Laws. Visitors with More time May want to walk to the South end of the Island and visit the 12th-Century Cathedral and the museum at the former augustinian monastery of St. Anne which features religious statues and a 15th-Century altarpiece. 10 stripes Magazine november 28, 1991