Gasthaus video
This is a “beta” version of a video at the Gasthaus on a Friday night. I will update these soon. Enjoy!
Specials
I haven’t updated our specials in a while, but this week’s specials are:
Tomato Mozzarella Salad – a tomato salad tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette with fresh basil and green onions, topped with fresh mozzarella. $11
Our dinner special is a center cut of beef tenderloin medallions topped with garlic and fresh basil and served with a light tomato sauce & spaetzle $ 24.50
UEFA CUP 2008
Thursday, June 19, 2008 Germany will face Portugal in the UEFA Cup 2008 quarterfinals. That’s football, the real football.
But did anyone see the confrontation during the last match between Germany’s coach Joachim Low and Austria’s coach Josef Hickersberger? They were arguing on the sidelines and a referee sent both off the field. I have never seen such a thing. I wonder what they argued about. Either way they both have been punished with a one-game ban, meaning assistant Hans-Dieter Flick will take on the responsibility of coach during Thursday’s match.
Good luck guys!
To see more check out http://www.uefa.com
Visitors from Texas
Jim and Ramona McKeown, of Waco, Tex., dined with us on June 11, 2008 and subsequently wrote about their dining experience on their blog.
Although blogging will never replace our guestbook, which is displayed at the front of the restaurant, it’s always good to hear who visited us and how we are doing. So please feel free to leave your comments here.
Jim and Ramona, thanks for visiting us. Please come back soon.
Strawberry Napoleons
Our most popular dessert, the Strawberry Napoleon, has become so popular with our guests that last Saturday we sold out of our 7 Napoleons within the first five minutes of opening. They are rather difficult to make and therefore we only make a limited quantity each night. You may also call us at least one day ahead of time to reserve them. They are puff pastry, filled with pastry cream, fresh strawberries and covered with sweet oven-roasted almonds.
About
A Little Gasthaus History
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 Chef Justin Huber, 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. Opening hours are for dinner only,
Tuesdays-Saturdays from 6pm until 9:30pm. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
Reservations are highly recommended, especially for large parties and on weekends! Please call 502-899-7177 to place a reservation.
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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