Gasthaus on Christmas Break
Viki, Olga, Oxi and Marina, from left.
Dear Guests of the Gasthaus,
We are now closed for our annual Christmas Break.
We would like to thank you for your patronage this past year and look forward to seeing you in 2013! ———-(We reopen on January 2, 2013)———
Until then, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year!!
Your entire Gasthaus Team!!!!
Gift Certificates
Still looking for that last-minute gift? We are still selling gift certificates before we close for our Christmas Break Saturday evening.
Feel free to call us at 502-899-7177 if you are coming before 6pm Saturday (doors open at 6pm), we will gladly let you in and issue your gift certificate.
Happy Birthday, Gasthaus!!!
It’s hard to believe that it’s already been 19 years since we first opened!!
We had our “Grand Opening” on December 18, 1993. I’m putting “Grand Opening” in quotes, because in the days before social media we really didn’t make a big deal about it. It was a real quiet affair. No announcement, no big flashy banner.
At one point during that day, our first customer came strolling in. It was Ingeborg Chandler, a German living in the US. She bought some deli meats from us, because back then we still had a deli counter. Imagine us at the front of the restaurant making deli sandwiches! We even had the menu written on a chalk board hanging on the wall above. Boy, things sure have changed!
Our first customer, Ingeborg Chandler, buys some deli meats from Chef Michael.
None of us really knew what we’d become in the years ahead, and no one knew how much work and commitment to the business was required. But somehow we’ve made it this far and we hope to stick around for a little while longer.
We love our customers, we really do. That’s why we already have a cool idea for our 20th anniversary, so please stay tuned.
But we also love our staff and would like to take this opportunity to say “Thank You staff for your loyalty and hard work”!!
Happy Birthday Gasthaus!!
Accordion Music on Dec 13 and Dec 20!
We are happy to announce that
Ray will be playing his accordion at the Gasthaus on Thursday, December 13 and Thursday, December 20.
Please call 502-899-7177 for reservations!
Wilted Spinach Salad/ Cheese Soup/ Beef Burgundy
Our Specials:
Wilted Spinach Salad……………………….$9.50
Baby Spinach Tossed in a Warm Bacon, Potato Dressing and Garnished with Pine Nuts, Endive Leaves and Tomatoes.
Cheese Soup (Allgäuer Käse Suppe)……………………….$6
Creamy Soup made with a blend of melted cheese, ground beef and fine chopped mushrooms and onions.
Beef Burgundy……………………….$22
Tender Cubes of Beef Cooked in a Burgundy Wine Sauce Topped Off With Mushrooms, Bacon and Sweet Pearl Onions
Wilted Spinach Salad/ Gulasch Soup/ Beef Burgundy
Our Specials:
Wilted Spinach Salad……………………….$9.50
Baby Spinach Tossed in a Warm Bacon, Potato Dressing and Garnished with Pine Nuts, Endive Leaves and Tomatoes.
Gulasch Soup……………………….$6
Spicy Tomato Based Soup with Beef Cubes, Bell Peppers, Onions and Garlic
Beef Burgundy……………………….$22
Tender Cubes of Beef Cooked in a Burgundy Wine Sauce Topped Off With Mushrooms, Bacon and Sweet Pearl Onions
German Winter Potato Salad/ Gulasch Soup/ Beef Burgundy
Our Specials:
German Winter Potato Salad……………………….$8.50
Red Skinned Potatoes with Red Onions, Peas, Pickles, Carrots and Smoked Pork Sausage tossed in a Homemade Sour Cream Dressing garnished on a Bed of Salad with Tomatoes.
Gulasch Soup……………………….$6
Spicy Tomato Based Soup with Beef Cubes, Bell Peppers, Onions and Garlic
Beef Burgundy……………………….$22
Tender Cubes of Beef Cooked in a Burgundy Wine Sauce Topped Off With Mushrooms, Bacon and Sweet Pearl Onions
German Winter Potato Salad/ Gulasch Soup/ Spiessbraten
German Winter Potato Salad……………………….$8.50
Red Skinned Potatoes with Red Onions, Peas, Pickles, Carrots and Smoked Pork Sausage tossed in a Homemade Sour Cream Dressing garnished on a Bed of Salad with Tomatoes.
Gulasch Soup……………………….$6
A Slightly Spicy Tomato Based Soup with Tender BIts of Beef, Green Bell Peppers, Onions, and Garlic
Spiessbraten……………………….$20
Pork Loin stuffed with Onion, Bacon, Herbs and Garlic, slowly oven-roasted and served with Spatzle and Red Cabbage.
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!
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