German Night At Linderhof

We’d bought a Living Social deal for dinner at a Knoxville German restaurant called Linderhof, which I assume was named for Bavarian King Ludwig’s palace of the same name.  After several trips to Germany, and many American dishes being based upon German cuisine, we know we really enjoy it.

We’ve been to the Linderhof three times (and Ludwig’s palace once) and our last time, several years ago, was not a good experience, but when the Living Social deal came along, we decided to give it another try.

We went early on Tuesday evening, to match up with an errand, and there were only two other tables in use, so we got very good service.

We both wanted pork schnitzel and it came with soup, salad, and a side dish and we both chose spaetzle.  Since it was a German place, we decided we should have a Grilled Wurstteller (sausage) appetizer, which contained a Polish sausage, a bratwurst, and a knackwurst (like a thick wiener).  To go with the sausage was German potato salad, homemade kraut, horseradish, and brown mustard.

I forgot the shot until it was half eaten and it was all very good.

The soup was osso buco which was mostly potatoes in broth but it was also very good.  The salad was next and it may have been my favorite part and we both remember being disappointed last time.  It is described: a tasting assortment of German salads - potato salad, cole slaw, cucumber salad, and red cabbage slaw.

Bev’s entrée was Zigeuner Schnitzel described as: gypsy style - topped with sautéed bell peppers, tomatoes, onion, and paprika - slightly spicy!

She liked it but wished she asked for more spice - as usual.  I suggested she start carrying a little bottle of crushed red pepper like our friend Dave does with his Tabasco.

I had the Paprika Rahm described as: simmered in and served with our paprika cream sauce.

I really enjoyed it and the sauce was just what I expected - slightly sweet red pepper flavor. 

We ordered the spaetzel so we’d know what it was supposed to be like as our first try turned out too light – again, it very good.  Both pieces of meat were fork tender, but the one thing we thought unusual was the  absence of a crispy breaded crust, which may had been omitted since it would become soggy in the sauces.

The evening was a much better experience than our last time and we’d definitely go back – when I asked the server, she advised it had a new owner and cook as of a year ago.  We forgot to ask about the chef's special until we'd ordered, but it's something we plan to make soon - stay tuned.

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Have a great day and thanks for stopping by Almost Heaven South.

One year ago: Sausage Trial For Breakfast

Two years ago:  Mushroom And Bacon Omelet

Larry

3/13/20102  meal date