Ms Wheelchair Kentucky visits the Gasthaus
On Saturday we had the pleasure of serving Jaime Blanton, Ms Wheelchair Kentucky. Jaime hopes to empower people with disabilities to contribute to their communities by raising awareness about the issues facing those with mobility challenges, namely in the areas of educational quality, employment opportunities and housing equity. She believes the key to creating truly inclusive environments foster positive relationships with one another, and work together to embrace diversity and ability.
Jamie is no stranger to advocating on behalf of people with disabilities. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at age 1, Jamie has never let her disability stop her from accomplishing great things. She is a wife, mother and master’s student at the University of Louisville.
Join her on April 11, 2008 for a The Bluegrass Bash, a dinner reception, silent auction and raffle that will showcase the Unique Products, Services & Entertainment of the Commonwealth. The Gasthaus has donated a gift certificate. The event will be held at:
The Galleria Room Collins Auto Group 4220 Bardstown Road Louisville, KY 40218
The event is open to the public and donations are accepted at the door. RSVP is encouraged, call Jaime at 502-759-5665 or email mswheelky08@yahoo.com
She will represent Kentucky in the Ms Wheelchair America 2009 Contest in July 21-27 in Bethesda, Maryland.
The Gasthaus wishes her good luck.
(some information has been taken from Jaime’s flyer)
Good Friday Special
Our Good Friday Special is Filet of Tilapia on a garlic wine sauce served with red skin potatoes and baby spinach.
New Specials
We have two new specials:
Schnitzel Mailander Art:
Tender breaded pork loin topped with a home-made tomato sauce, melted cheese, fresh basil and served with Spaetzle. Complement your meal with our German Spaetburgunder, a Pinot Noir.
We also offer a Cream of Garlic soup with baby shrimp.
Lili’s first visit to the restaurant
Simone came by tonight to show lil’ Lili to the staff. Fortunately, we were not busy, because as soon as they arrived Lili was the center of attention. Everyone wanted to see her, everyone wanted to hold her. Her big brother Jake was so proud to show her off to the kitchen staff. Chefs JP and Jason photographed the little ones with their phone cameras.
OK, guys back to work!
Baby Lili is here!
Last week on March 12, 2008 we welcomed baby Lili Marlene to the world. Baby and mother, Simone, are doing fine. She was born at 2:51 pm at Norton Suburban Hospital and weighed 8lbs 6oz, 21 inches long.If you are wondering about the origin of the name:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lili_Marleen
Baking Presentation was a success!!
Yesterday’s baking presentation at the Ky Exposition Center was a success. Annemarie baked several Cherry and Apple Strudels in front of an audience. We think everyone enjoyed the samples of freshly baked strudels. Enjoy these pictures.
Closed today due to weather
Dear friends of the Gasthaus. We are closed today, March 8, 2008, due to snow. We hope to reopen again on Tuesday. Stay safe!
Strudel Baking Demonstration
Join us on Friday, March 7 at 11:00 a.m. when Annemarie will give a baking demonstration at the Trend Appliances Home Garden & Remodeling Show at the Kentucky Expo Center North and South Wing A. She will make her popular Apfelstrudel.For more info: http://www.thetrend.com
Geschnetzeltes
We started serving a new special this week: Geschnetzeltes, thin-cut slices of pork tenderloins in a herbal spinach cream sauce served with Spätzle. This tasty dish has been very popular with our guests.
About
A Little Gasthaus History
***The Gasthaus German Restaurant is currently closed to in-house dining until further notice***
On December 18th, 1993, after months of remodeling, the Greipel Family, all born and raised in Germany, except the oldest daughter Simone (born in London, England), finally opened the “Gasthaus” at its present location.
Executive chef/owner Michael Greipel together with his kitchen team, create authentic dishes from Old World recipes. Annemarie Greipel, her daughter Nina and the friendly staff are responsible for taking care of the guests, many of them regulars.
Since opening in 1993, the menu has grown from a few items to a large selection. Everything is made from scratch, using only the finest and freshest ingredients. Michael handpicks all his meats, fruits and vegetables daily. Annemarie and her daughter Nina make all the desserts daily, in house from family recipes.
While most of the entrees are ‘a la carte’, special requests are gladly accommodated after a short consultation with the chefs.
Parties and take-out orders are welcomed.
The Gasthaus can seat approximately 60-70 people. The décor, which includes two ‘Chalets,’ is a mixture of family pictures and personal items from the Greipel’s home in Germany (Bochum) and gifts from guests. A family member painted the two murals on the walls. The female servers, several of them from Germany or Europe, wear traditional Dirndl dresses.
The whole restaurant is available for private parties or special occasions. There has even been a real wedding in one of the ‘Chalets’. For many years ‘Wave 3’ TV (NBC affiliate) has broadcast a live show from the restaurant.
The Gasthaus Team has taken part in cooking demonstrations on TV as well as the ‘Home and Garden Show’.
The Gasthaus consistently receives positive reviews from newspapers and magazines. The ‘Guide to the Best Restaurants in America’ has named the Gasthaus ‘The Best German Restaurant’ in Louisville for 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016.
People visit from all over America and the world, which the guest books confirm. The whole Gasthaus Team, many of them having been there since ‘day one,’ take great pride in everything they do.
The Gasthaus is conveniently located on the corner of I-264 (Watterson Express Way), Brownsboro Road and Rudy Lane. The address is 4812 Brownsboro Center, Louisville, Ky 40207.
We are currently close for in-house dining as we are searching for a buyer with a German Heart to take over the restaurant. We thank you for your understanding!
To see the main website: http://www.gasthausdining.com (Blog is maintained by Nina, © Nina Greipel Photography) Pictures may not be reproduced without a written permission. All Rights Reserved (unless otherwise noted), and are protected under Title 17 of the United States Code.
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