Mittagessen (lunch) in this region is generally served from noon until 2 or 2:30, Abendessen (dinner) from 6 until 9:30 or 10. Durchgehend warme Küche means that hot meals are also served between lunch and dinner. Slowly but surely, credit cards have gained acceptance, but this is by no means universal, and many restaurants will only accept cash or debit cards issued by a German bank. Casual attire is typically acceptable at restaurants here, and reservations are generally not needed. "Gourmet temples" that require reservations and coat-and-tie are noted as such in this chapter.