Given the comments about the closing of Ludwig's on Sansom Street, there really does seem to be a clientele out there hankering for a bierhall -- albeit one with clean restrooms.
Just heard from a restaurateur who happens to be scouring the city for a location for his concept. He says he's narrowed the search. Here's his idea:
Family-style layout, big German beers (opposed to small ones), live oompah music occasionally, standard German fare (as well as some more modern, lighter, variations), and at least a couple of real German employees (not definite, but I think the dirndls are coming back).
Stay tuned, lieblings. And keep your lederhosen on. The restaurateur wants to roll out the barrel come Oktoberfest.
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I am hoping someone does this, and does it right. Take cues from places in NYC like Zum Schneider which has great atmosphere and food. Philly needs good german, Ludwigs was not but I held on hoping it would get better. Trust me, a great german place with a fun atmosphere and authentic food would be a hit, can barely get a place at the places here in NYC.
Posted by Jason Ricci | February 13, 2008 11:57 PM
Posted on February 13, 2008 23:57
That would be sweet. As exciting as Philly's ever-evolving restaurant scene is, we need places like this that provide different tastes and do it well.
The disappointment the Smoked Joint turned out to be only underscored Philly's need for great 'cue. Ludwig's closing underscores the need for a great bierhall.
This city deserves places like this.
Posted by Ryan | February 14, 2008 12:33 PM
Posted on February 14, 2008 12:33
My wife and I were in Munich this past summer and spent some time at various beer gardens including the storied Hofbrauhaus. They were wonderful venues and everyone was eating, drinking and enjoying the "gemutlicheit". A place like this, properly done, with authentic music and food would be a definite asset to accompany our city's rich tradition of brewing and dining. I just happen to know of a great, authentic, Bavarian-style band whose repertoire includes all of the tunes you could hear in Munich as well as many others. Their website http://homepage.mac.com/ppalan/PGBB/ also has a bio, a few soundclips and a performance schedule. Check 'em out!
Posted by Pete Palan | February 18, 2008 10:01 AM
Posted on February 18, 2008 10:01