Schwarzer Ritter

Vincent-La Plaza-Zum Piano reopened yesterday evening as Der Schwarzer Ritter (The Black Knight) under the management of Peter, formerly of the Sirlbelstube.  It is the nicest beer garden in Herford, with the ancient, enormous trees housing pigeons who occasionally drop things in one's glass and a view of the Jakobikirche.  The Grand Opening was a bit too much for me, with too many suits and ties and sprayed hair and flowers, but it's too early to tell whether of not it will maintain its attraction for me as the most comfortable writing spot in town.