German dishes on the dinner buffet, with special Oktoberfest beer, at Reliable Source, Thursday
A variety of German dishes are the highlights of the buffet menu for the National Press Club’s gala annual observance of Oktoberfest on Thursday, Oct. 26, in the Reliable Source restaurant.
A special Oktoberfest beer will complement the buffet cuisine.
Adding a festive touch to the evening's revelry will be accordion player Russell Wilson. A member of the Marine Band, he often has performed at the White House.
The cost of buffet is $35 for members and $40 for nonmembers. Reservations are recommended by calling (202) 662-7443 or sending an email to [email protected].
On the buffet expect to see:
Soup:
Deutsche Bier-Käse-Suppe [Beer and cheddar soup]
Hot Entrees:
Bratwurst and Knockwurst [cooked in sauerkraut; potato rolls and mustard on side]
Kohlrouladen [German beef & pork stuffed cabbage rolls in tomato sauce]
Wienerschnitzel [Breaded veal cutlet with lemon]
Vegetables/Starch:
Himmel und Erde [“heaven and earth,” mashed potatoes with apples]
Rotkrautrezept [Red cabbage w/red wine & gingerbread seasoning]
Deutsche gebratene rote Rüben mit Buttersoße [Roasted beets with butter sauce]
Salads:
Bavarian chopped green salad with walnut oil
Gurkensalat [Creamed cucumbers with chives and dill]
Bayerischer Kartoffelsalat [Bavarian potato salad]
Dessert:
Black forest cupcakes
Pumpkin cheesecake
German chocolate layer cake
Autumn cookies