Middendorf's for Oktoberfest
Middendorf's Restaurant 30160 Highway 51, Akers, Louisiana 70421
Catch an authentic taste of German heritage during Middendorf's Oktoberfest celebration (which, happily, extends into November). Traditional German specialties made especially by chef/owner Horst Pfeifer are available every Wednesday and Thursday. All delicious, and the names are such fun to say!
• October 3 & 4: Schlachtplatte mit Sauerkraut, Bratkartoffeln und Brezel (Smoked Pork Chop, Pork Belly, Sausage, Sauerkraut, Roasted Potatoes and Pretzel), Apfel Strudel mit Vanille Eis (Apple Strudel with Vanilla Ice Cream)
• October 10 & 11: Sauerbraten, Rotkraut, Spätzle und Brezel (Pot Roast in Red Wine Sauce, Red Cabbage, House Made German Noodles and Pretzel), Schwarzwälderkirschtorte (Black Forest Cake)
• October 17 & 18: Wiener Schnitzel und Semmelknödel mit Gemischtem Salat und Brezel (Breaded Thin Pork Loin, Dumpling, Salad), Apfel Strudel mit Vanille Eis (Apple Strudel with Vanilla Ice Cream)
• October 24 & 25: Schwäbischer Hochzeitsbraten mit Pilzen, Kräutern, Kartoffelpüree Mit Geröstetem Knoblauch und Meerrettich & Bier Sosse (Stuffed Veal Shoulder with Wild Mushrooms, Onions and Fresh Herbs with Roasted Garlic and Horseradish Mashed Potatoes and Beer Sauce), Schwarzwälderkirschtorte (Black Forest Cake)
• October 31 & November 1: Schweinebraten mit Rahmsosse, Kartoffelnklösse, Arugula Salat und Brezel (Pork Roast in a Cream Sauce with Potato Dumpling, Arugula Salad), Apfel Strudel mit Vanille Eis (Apple Strudel with Vanilla Ice Cream).
• November 7 & 8: Schweinshaxe, Bayerischkraut (Pork Hind Shank/Ham Hock, Smothered Cabbage), Schwarzwälderkirschtorte (Black Forest Cake)
Each meal comes with eine brezel (a pretzel, of course) except the October 24 & 25 offering. As a bonus, those with true dedication to Oktoberfest will be rewarded: Dine at Middendorf's all six weeks and get a free Oktoberfest gift! Güten appetit! 10:30 am–9 pm at 30160 Highway 51 South. (985) 386-6666 or middendorfsrestaurant.com.