I just saw a documentary on TV. German TV ;-)
About the Walzwerk in San Francisco. It is a restaurant which offers East German cuisine :-) Someone ever has been there?

WALZWERK - WILLKOMMEN

The interior really looks funny Very nostalgic.

And real east german cuisine:
Grilled Thüringer Bratwurst served with Mashed Potatoes & Sauerkraut
Garlic Roast Pork with Potatoes and Vegetables
Sauerbraten (Marinated Beef) with Potato Dumplings and Braised Red Cabbage
Breast of Chicken stuffed with Apples & Bacon (with Sundried Cherry Sauce), Mashed Potatoes, and Seasonal Vegetable
Beef Roulade (Tri-Tip Stuffed with Bacon, Pickles, Mustard & Onions) with Spätzle and Red Cabbage