Fall Salad/ Hexensuppe/ Hasenpfeffer
Our new specials until Nov 5 are:
Fall Salad………………………..$9.50
Mixed salad greens, goat cheese, red onions, Granny Smith apples and pomegranate seeds tossed in a whole grain mustard vinaigrette topped with Pecans.
Witches Brew Soup (Hexensuppe)……………………….$7
A slightly spicy soup with pickled cabbage, tomatoes, mushrooms, ground beef and bits of tender beef, corn, banana peppers, bell peppers, finished off with some sour cream (also called Hexen Suppe or Witch’s Brew)
Hasenpfeffer………………………..$24.50
A traditional German fall dish. Tender pieces of marinated and slowly pot-roasted rabbit, served with spätzle and red cabbage.
Harvest Salad/ Cream of Brussels Sprout Soup/ Beer Roast
Our new specials until Oct 22:
Harvest Salad………………………..$8.50
Mixed Salad Greens, shaved Granny Smith Apples, dried cranberries, carrots and caramelized walnuts tossed in a champagne vinaigrette
Cream of Brussels sprout soup with bacon………………………..$7
Bavarian Beer Roast………………………..$20
Tender pork loin slowly oven roasted in Ayinger Ur Weisse Dark Wheat Beer and vegetables served with red cabbage and spätzle.
October 6: Happy German-American Day
German-American Day or Deutsch-Amerikanischer Tag is a holiday in the United States, observed annually on October 6. The holiday, which celebrates German American heritage, commemorates the date in 1683 when 13 German families from Krefeld, near the Rhine, landed in Philadelphia. These families subsequently founded Germantown, Pennsylvania, the first German settlement in the original thirteen American colonies,[1] and organized the first petition in the English colonies to abolish slavery in 1688. Originally known under the rubric of “German Day”, the holiday was celebrated for the first time in Philadelphia in 1883, on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the arrival of the settlers from Krefeld; and similar celebrations developed later in other parts of the country.[2] The custom died out during World War I as a result of the anti-German sentiment that prevailed at the time.[1] The holiday was revived in 1983.
In 1983, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed October 6 as German-American Day to celebrate and honor the 300th anniversary of German American immigration and culture to the United States.[3] On August 6, 1987, Congress approved S.J. Resolution 108, designating October 6, 1987, as German-American Day. It became Public Law 100-104 when President Reagan signed it on August 18. A proclamation (#5719) to this effect was issued October 2, 1987, by President Reagan in a formal ceremony in the White House Rose Garden, at which time the President called on Americans to observe the Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
(source: Wikipedia)
Now go hug your German friends 🙂
Hasenpfeffer is coming!!
The wait is almost over.
Hasenpfeffer, a traditional German fall dish, will be our special starting October 25!!
~Don’t miss out and call for your reservation soon~
Rabbit
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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