Happy Thanksgiving
The Gasthaus is closed today, Thanksgiving Day. We will reopen Friday and Saturday.
Covergirl
Melina holding the December issue of Today’s Woman that shows her on the cover
Did you know that your lovely Dirndl wearing German waitress was also the December cover girl of Today’s Woman?
Yes, it’s true!! Our sweet Melina was chosen to be featured in the magazine with an interesting story of how she came to the States from Berlin, Germany.
Pick up your copy soon: http://www.todayswomannow.com/p/the-magazine.html#.u9jxzibdu80
Kale Salad/ Cream of Brussel Sprout Soup/ Nürnberger Bratwurst
Our new Specials:
Kale Salad………………………..$9
Kale marinated in a White Wine Vinaigrette with Red Bell Peppers, Radishes, Red Onion, Garlic and Cranberries, topped with toasted Walnuts and crispy Bacon.
Cream of Brussel Sprout Soup with Bacon…………..$6.50
Nürnberger Bratwurst………………………..$18
Six Nürnberger Bratwurst with pan-fried potatoes and sauerkraut.
We now have “Schnapps”
What’s best after a delicious, German meal? A German schnapps of course!
Schnaps (one “p” in German) is a strong spirit distilled from fermented fruit. The term is used to describe a strong, often colorless, sometimes flavored Brandy. It is a shot, particularly those of high alcohol content (20% – 50% abv/ 30 – 100 proof)
Our selection, from left to right: Schladerer Williams Birne, Kammer Black Forest Obstler, Stroh Jagertee, and Schönauer Apfel.
Come try ’em!
Wilted Brussel Sprout Salad/ Cream of Parsnip Soup/ Bavarian Mustard Chicken
Our Specials:
Wilted Brussel Sprout Salad………………………..$9
Wilted Shaved Brussels Sprouts tossed in a Warm Sherry Vinaigrette with Toasted Walnuts, Red Onions and Crispy Bacon.
Cream of Parsnip Soup………………………..$6.50
Cream of Parsnip Soup with Homemade Croutons and a Truffle Oil drizzle. (not vegetarian)
Bavarian Mustard Chicken………………………..$20
Tender Bits of Chicken with Mushrooms, Onions and Green Peas in a Whole Grain Mustard Sauce served with Spätzle.
It’s Glühwein season
We are happy to announce it’s officially Glühwein season at The Gasthaus!!
Come and gets yours and warm your belly with this traditional German Christmas market specialty of warm, red wine flavored with cinnamon, cloves and orange.
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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