An inn in Meckel (Rhineland-Palatinate) attracted attention online with its asparagus menu. Several commenters had to defend the restaurant.

Asparagus is the most sought-after seasonal vegetable from April to June in Germany. According to the Federal Center for Nutrition, 1.6 kilograms of fresh as paragus were consumed per capita in Germany in 2021/2022.. A restaurant's asparagus menu caused some discussion online. How much can asparagu cost? Several users are defending the courts. The inns are there for people who want to spend a few sociable hours with friends without any preparatory work. Nobody is forced to enter an inn. But hitting hard-working innkeepers and complaining is always possible.”. The restaurant responds to the outrage with a detailed explanation of how the prices are determined. “We see it the same way,” the owners of the inn reply. ‘Have fun with it’.