The Village Feast: Steinhaus’ traditional Northern European cuisine has became a Torrance tradition [RESTAURANT REVIEW]
The Steinhaus Sausage Plate. Photo I was twelve years old when Alpine Village opened, and I still remember the excitement in our family. My German-speaking grandfather insisted on going there the next week and was delighted with the architecture, shops, and the company of others who loved Northern European food and culture. At that time there was still a substantial community of Germanic and Hungarian immigrants in the area, and it was a taste of home for many. The ethnic community has dwindled, but the Steinhaus Restaurant at Alpine Village continues serving traditional specialties to a more multicultural audience. German food is still a treat for my family, and we visited recently to find that most items were every bit as good as we remembered. The huge dining hall was mostly empty when we arrived at 7 p.m. on a Friday, though party planners were setting gaily decorated tables to fill about half of the space. The other half remained empty for the two hours we were there except for one other table, which was a contrast from the early days what it was packed and cheery. As we entered we admired the extensive chalkboard list of imported and premium beers, so we were surprised when…
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