No Accordion May 3
Dear Valued Guests,
Due to Derby festivities we will not have any live accordion music on May 3. We apologize for any inconvenience. We will, however, have Ray play his accordion on May 10.
Hope to see you there!
Arugula Pear Salad/ Asparagus Soup/ Schweinepfeffer
Our new specials this week:
Arugula Pear Salad………………………..$9.50
Arugula, Shaved Red Onions and Sliced Pears tossed in a White Balsamic Vinaigrette topped with Pecans and Blue Cheese Crumbles
Asparagus Soup………………………..$6
Asparagus soup with bits of asparagus spears, creamy consistency, yet made without cream.
Schweinepfeffer………………………..$21
Pork Loin marinated in Old World Herbs and Spices, slowly Pot Roasted
served with Spätzle and Red Cabbage
Beer Purity Law of 1516
Did you know that today Germans may be celebrating one of the oldest food-quality regulations in history?
Nearly 500 years ago today, on April 23, 1516 the Bavarians formed the Purity Law, which allowed beer to be brewed only with water, barley and hops. This law, called “Reinheitsgebot” in German, was only slightly adjusted in 1987 when a European Court repealed the purity law and allowed ingredients such as yeast and wheat.
The measure, however, was not intended to brew a purer beer. In times of food scarcity the government simply wanted to stop beer brewers from using the more valuable grains such as rye and wheat, which were needed for bread production.
Some of the tasty beers that use yeast and wheat in their brewing we also have at the Gasthaus: Franziskaner, Ayinger Ur-Weisse, Erdinger Crystal, Aventinus
But with the formation of the European Union German beer brewers felt the pressure to keep up with the market offering a larger variety of beer flavors that could not be achieved with brewing according to the Purity Law. You may now find beers flavored and bottled with Cola, Orange, Lemonade etc. While the flavors may not be according to the Purity Law, the beer mixed with it still is.
It always comes as a surprise to my fellow Americans, but Germans also mix their beers with soft drinks and pieces of fruit. Yes, I know what you’re thinking, but it’s actually quite tasty. Provided that you use good German beer, you can mix a dark beer, like an Alt Bier, with cola. A Pilsner with Sprite or Fanta and a Wheat beer with pieces of cocktail fruit.
Alster: Pils with Sprite
Krefelder: Alt with Cola
Kalter Kaffee: Cola with Fanta (looks like cold coffee)
Radler: Pils with Fanta
Dreckigen: Pils with Cola (called the Dirty One, because the Cola will flake and settle in the beer) Alt Schuss: Alt with Malzbier
Hope you enjoyed these facts. Prost!
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Thunder!!
Cold and rainy outside. What’s better than a warm, delicious meal at Gasthaus?
We have a few tables open tonight, April 21. Pls call 502-899-7177
Our specials are: Bavarian Beet Soup, Aparagus Salad and Chicken Gulasch (click on link to see pictures)
Linzer Torte – tonight and tomorrow only!
Annemarie baked some delicious Linzer Torte! It’s a nutty pastry with raspberry jam filling. The cake is still a little warm from the oven and smells delicious! We have it available for April 12 and another on 13, while it lasts!
Linzer Torte
Maibock Beer…coming soon!
Coming soon…
***FEATURED BEER***
Strong Beer Season in Germany!!!
Munich’s
Hofbräu Maibock
(12 fl.oz Bottle)
A Classic German “Helles Bock”
7.2% abv
A rich, flavorful Bock to celebrate the coming of Spring. It’s noticeably malty and sweet, with a warming alcohol note.
$5.25
Asparagus Salad/ Bavarian Beet Soup/Chicken Gulasch
Our new Specials this week:
Asparagus Salad……………………….$9.50
Blanched fresh green Asparagus, Red Onions, Mandarin Oranges and Tomatoes tossed in a home-made Sour Cream Dressing served on a Bed of Greens
Bavarian Beet Soup……………………….$6
Brothy Soup with Beets, Cabbage, Potatoes, Tomatoes and Beef. Finished off with a dollop of sour cream.
Chicken Gulasch……………………….$20
Tender Pieces of Chicken Breast with Celery, Mushrooms, Green Peas and Red Peppers in a light Tomato and Paprika Sauce, served with Spaetzle.
Asparagus Salad/ Creamed Cauliflower-Blue Cheese Soup/ Salmon
Tonight’s Special (last day of Fish for Lent):
Asparagus Salad……………………….$9.50
Blanched fresh green Asparagus, Red Onions, Mandarin Oranges and Tomatoes tossed in a home-made Sour Cream Dressing served on a Bed of Greens
Creamed Cauliflower Soup with Blue Cheese……………………….$6
Creamed Cauliflower Soup with Blue Cheese
Salmon……………………….$22
Pan Seared Salmon on a Lemon Cream Sauce served with Red Skinned Potatoes and Fresh Asparagus
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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