Bratwurst, Cabbage, Beer at Oct. 15 Oktoberfest; $17.50

German food and festive beer will be featured at the international buffet on Thursday, Oct. 15. The buffet opens at 5:30 pm, and reservations are highly suggested. The cost is $17.50, not including beverage, tax and tip.

Menu items include: assorted salads, bratwurst, kielbasa sausage and bee, knotwurst with juniper berry sauerkraut, Black Forest roasted chicken, wiener schnitzel, slow-cooked German beef ribs, smoked sausage and turnips, braised red cabbage and apples, spaetzle, cake and pies

Sam Adams Oktoberfest brew will be added to the Reliable Source's beer menu.

For reservations call 202-662-7443 or email [email protected]

Reliable Source dinner guests can take advantage of free parking after 5 p.m. at the PMI Garage, 1325 G St. Present a receipt showing a purchase of $20 or more to the front desk between 5 and 9 p.m. or later, at the bar.