Harvest Salad/ Witches’ Brew/ Hasenpfeffer
Our specials until Nov 3:
Harvest Salad………………………..$9.50
Mixed Salad Greens, shaved Granny Smith Apples, Dried Cranberries, Carrots and Caramelized Walnuts tossed in a Champagne Vinaigrette
Witches’ Brew………………………..$7
A slightly spicy soup with Pickled Cabbage, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Ground Beef and bits of tender Beef, Corn, Banana Peppers, Bell Peppers, finished off with some Sour Cream (also called Hexen Suppe)
Hasenpfeffer………………………..$MARKET PRICE
A Traditional German Fall Dish. Tender Pieces of Locally Farm-Raised and Slowly Pot-Roasted Rabbit, served with Spätzle and Red Cabbage.
Harvest Salad/ Lentil Soup/ Hasenpfeffer
Our new specials until Nov 3:
Note: due to popular demand we will continue with the Lentil Soup and change to the Witches’ Brew (Hexensuppe) after that.
Harvest Salad………………………..$9.50
Mixed Salad Greens, shaved Granny Smith Apples, Dried Cranberries, Carrots and Caramelized Walnuts tossed in a Champagne Vinaigrette
Lentil Soup………………………..$7
Lentil Soup with Tender Pieces of Beef, Smoked Sausage, Carrots and Potatoes.
Hasenpfeffer………………………..$MARKET PRICE
A Traditional German Fall Dish. Tender Pieces of Locally Farm-Raised and Slowly Pot-Roasted Rabbit, served with Spätzle and Red Cabbage.
Barley Sausage Salad/Lentil Soup/ Bierbraten
Our new Specials until Oct 20:
Barley Sausage Salad………………………..$10
Barley, Tomatoes, Red Onions and Knackwurst (Bavarian Smoked Pork Sausage) tossed in a Balsamic Vinaigrette garnished on Salad Greens drizzled with a house-made Garlic Aioli
Lentil Soup………………………..$7
Lentil Soup with Tender Pieces of Pork, Carrots and Potatoes.
Bierbraten……………………….$22
Tender Pork Loin slowly oven roasted in Dark Beer and Vegetables served with Spätzle and Red Cabbage
Oct 3: Day of German Unity
Every 3rd of October Germany celebrates German Unity Day (Tag der Deutschen Einheit) and it marks the anniversary of the nation’s unification of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Democratic Republic of Germany.
West reunited with East Germany!
Germans celebrate this national holiday with many celebrations throughout the country: speeches, concerts, fireworks etc., which also means many stores and businesses are closed.
Many remember the wall falling on November 9, 1989. Some of you may have even been there or have claimed a piece of The Berlin Wall for themselves. But the reunification is not celebrated on this date – November 9 – because historically speaking November 9th has been overshadowed by events that don’t deserve celebrating, such as the Nazi progroms of 1938.
Instead, the third of October 1990, is the date the Democratic Republic of Germany seized to exit. It is now the date we celebrate Germany coming together!
For more info:
https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/germany/german-unity-day
Hasenpfeffer from Oct 23 – Nov 3
A Traditional German Fall Dish. Tender Pieces of Locally Farm-Raised and Slowly Pot-Roasted Rabbit, served with Spätzle 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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