Accordion player to entertain Oktoberfest diners at the Reliable Source, Oct. 16
The National Press Club plans to celebrate Oktoberfest in the Reliable Source with a buffet starting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16.
The price of the buffet is $30 for Club members and $35 for nonmembers plus, tax and gratuity. Reservations are encouraged because this event usually sells out. Call 202-662-7443 or e-mail [email protected].
The Oktoberfest dinner, which is open to Club members and their guests, features Oktoberfest beers and authentic German foods served buffet-style and prepared by Club Executive Chef Susan Delbert.
Roy Meyer, a traditional German accordion player, plans to begin playing at 6:30 p.m.
Here is the menu:
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
Oktoberfest beer available to complement your dinner.