~ Fest Beer & Cheese Soup ~
Beer and Cheese soup originated in Germany and was introduced to America by European immigrants. The variety of cheeses has morphed over the years but this classic is suitable to be served at Oktoberfest.
Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, German Style Lager, Chicken Stock Served with Bavarian Pretzel Croutons
~ Pork Schnitzel Sandwich ~
Weiner schnitzel, meaning ‘veal cutlet,’ is a popular dish hailing from Germany. Immigrants moving to America found veal too expensive so they would substitute pork or chicken. We’ve turned this German favorite into an Oktoberfest themed sandwich! Guten Appetit!
Breaded Pork Cutlet, Sauerkraut, Dijonnaise Spread, Pumpernickel Bread. German Potato Salad and Sliced Pickles
~ German Sausage Sampler ~
German sausages are a source of national pride, with hundreds of varieties. Each region has its own closely guarded secret recipes and those sausages are named either after their region, the cooking method used, or the type of meat, filler, or spice in the sausage. Try 3 of our favorites from Riekers German Prime Meat Market.
Bavarian Bierwürsten (German Kielbasa), Oktoberfest Bratwürst , and Old-Fashioned Knackwürst (Named for the Sound it Makes when You Bite it). Braised Red Cabbage, Traditional German Spätzle, Mustard Cream Sauce
~ Apfelstrudel ~
German apple strudel has roots in Byzantine-Turkish pastries. The term "strudel" comes from the German word for "whirlpool," describing the pastry's swirling shape, and the first written recipes for strudel date back to the late 17th century.
Sweet Spiced Apples and Raisins in Thin Layers of Delicate Flaky Pastry Dough, Vanilla Ice Cream, and Whipped Cream
~ Oktoberfest Beer! ~
Oktoberfest runs in the German city of Munich from mid-September to the first week in October. Only 6 Munich breweries are allowed to sell beer during the 16 day event that draws up to 6 million visitors annually. How much beer do they sell? Almost 70,000 American kegs worth! Prost!
