Accordion player to accompany Oktoberfest buffet in the Reliable Source, Oct. 18 - Note Corrected Date

The National Press Club will celebrate Oktoberfest in the Reliable Source starting at 5:30 p.m.,Thursday, Oct. 18.

The price of the buffet is $25 for Club members and $32 for nonmembers plus, tax and gratuity. The Oktoberfest dinner, which is open to Club members and their guests, will feature a variety of German and domestic beers and authentic German foods served buffet-style and prepared by Club Executive Chef Susan Delbert. Roy Meyer, a traditional German accordion player, will play beginning at 6:30 p.m.

OKTOBERFEST BUFFET MENU

Soup:
Bibbelsche Bohnesupp [Saarland bacon, onion and potato soup]

Hot Entrees:
Bratwurst and Knockwurst cooked in sauerkraut; potato rolls and mustard on side
German Cheesy meatballs with caper sauce
Wiener schnitzel [Breaded veal cutlet with lemon]

Vegetables/Starch:
Rotkrautrezept [Red cabbage with red wine and gingerbread seasoning]
Kartoffelpuffer [German potato pancakes]
Edel-Labskaus [Beet and potato puree]

Salads:
Sauerkraut-Ananas-Apfel Salat [Sauerkraut pineapple apple salad]
Gurkensalat [Yogurt creamed cucumbers with chives and dill]
Bavarian Chopped Green salad mit borretsch [borage and fresh herbs

Dessert:
Black forest cupcakes
Pumpkin cheesecake
German chocolate layer cake
Apple pie

Yuengling Oktoberfest beer and Oktoberfest beer available to complement your dinner.

Reservations are encouraged because this event usually sells out. Call 202-662-7443 or e-mail [email protected].