Finish Oktoberfest feast with Black Forest cupcakes, pumpkin cheesecake, Oct. 18
The National Press Club will celebrate Oktoberfest with a very special celebration starting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, in the Reliable Source.
The price of the buffet is $25 for Club members and $32 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, will feature a variety of German and domestic beers and authentic German foods served buffet-style and prepared by Club executive chef Susan Delbert. German music performed live by Roy Meyer, a traditional German accordion player, begins at 6:30 p.m.
Oktoberfest Buffet
Reliable Source
Oktober 18
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.