Editing Düsseldorf (section)

===Cuisine===
[[File:Himmel und Erde (2).jpg|thumb|[[Himmel und Erde|Himmel un Äd]], "Heaven and Earth"]]
Traditional meals in the region are Rheinischer [[Sauerbraten]] (a beef roast and sometimes horse marinated for a few days in vinegar and spices served with gravy and raisins) and [[Himmel und erde|Heaven and Earth]] (Himmel und Äd; [[black pudding]] with stewed apples mixed with [[mashed potato]]es). In winter the people like to eat Muscheln Rheinischer Art (Rhenish-style mussels) as well as [[Reibekuchen]] which is a fried potato pancake served with apple sauce.

Düsseldorf is known for its strong [[Dijon mustard|Dijon]]-like [[Mustard (condiment)|mustard]] served in a traditional pot called "Mostertpöttche", which was immortalised in a [[still life]] by [[Vincent van Gogh]] in 1884.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://duesseldorf-altstadt.blogspot.com/2007/01/van-gogh-stilleben-mit-abb-senf.html |title=Düsseldorf Altstadt: Van Gogh, Stilleben mit ABB-Senf |publisher=Duesseldorf-altstadt.blogspot.com |date=25 January 2007 |access-date=5 May 2009 }}</ref> Therefore, also among the local dishes is the Düsseldorfer Senfrostbraten, including medium rare steaks roasted with Düsseldorf mustard and onion crust. Sides may include roast potatoes and a small salad in a restaurant, making this local dish a menu staple where upscale cuisine is served.  Düsseldorf's Old Town has over 250 pubs and bars, often serving Altbier in a 0.25-liter glass. Düsseldorf Altbier is top-fermented beer of spicy aroma.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.visitduesseldorf.de/storys/en/2023/02/06/six-city-specialties-that-you-must-try/ |title=Six well-known city specialties that you should definitely try: From beer bites to roasts |publisher=The Visit Düsseldorf Blog |date=6 February 2023 |access-date=15 April 2025 }}</ref>

The Rhine Metropolis is one of the most diverse areas in terms of culinary diversity. Düsseldorf, with the third largest Japanese community in Europe, not only provides a wide range of cuisine but also has a solid foundation of authentic Asian food in the city. Düsseldorf's exceptional cuisine has been recognized by the worldwide leading travel guide Lonely Planet. Along with a broad range of diverse cultural cuisine, Düsseldorf is also home to various Michelin starred restaurants that are world renowned.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.duesseldorf-tourismus.de/en/duesseldorfs-culinary-side/ |title=Düsseldorf's culinary side – Metropolis Düsseldorf – Düsseldorf Tourism |website=www.duesseldorf-tourismus.de |access-date=9 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161109152903/https://www.duesseldorf-tourismus.de/en/duesseldorfs-culinary-side/ |archive-date=9 November 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Local specialties include:

'''Halve Hahn''' – this dish is made from a half a double rye roll, which is another of the specialties of Düsseldorf, buttered, with a thick slice of aged Gouda cheese, onions, mustard, ground paprika and sour pickles.

'''Himmel un Aad''' – a dish of mashed potatoes and apples along with slices of blutwurst. Caramelized onions are usually served with this meal.

'''Reibekuchen''' is another famous dish from Düsseldorf; this dish is usually drizzled with Rübensyrup (beet syrup) and is served on pumpernickel slices along with applesauce.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://germanfood.about.com/od/German-Vegetables/g/Johannisbeeren-Red-Currant.htm |title=Johannisbeeren and Schwarze Johannisbeeren – Redcurrant – Red and Black Currant |newspaper=About.com Food |access-date=9 November 2016 |archive-date=9 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161109152825/http://germanfood.about.com/od/German-Vegetables/g/Johannisbeeren-Red-Currant.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref>