September 18, 2021. Western Head, Nova Scotia. Paul's German Bistro.

Paul's German Bistro is the most unlikely restaurant in Liverpool to have survived the pandemic. But it has. Anna and I ate lunch there on Friday and we were pleased to see it was busy. The little restaurant is at the end of the main street in a little old house. You must park across the street or on a side road. The cook and his wife live on the second floor of the little house. The owner of the house is Paul. But he is not the cook, whose name is Hans. He is german with a strong accent and is gruff. His food is only German food which is heavy. His menu is limited. But here he is, going gang buster. The restaurant is small with 7 tables inside. But three patios have been added on th front, which are covered which doubles the capacity. And Hans cooks just when you order. Nothing is prepared ahead so you mut wait for you food. But the food is excellent so you do not mind waiting. Three years ago at lunch we overheard an argument between Hans and the waitress. She stomped off, slamming the door on her way out. Hans always comes and checks with you to be sure your food is to your liking but that time he came to aplogized. And he served us our food. Yesterday all was well. I ate a potato dumpling, which was delicious. Half of it came home with me. I am delighted to see that Paul's Bistro has survived. But I am also surprised.