Loading ...Two Bells For Brauhaus Schmitz
Posted by Foobooz on October 5th, 2009
Craig LaBan’s praise for Brauhaus Schmitz manages to rise above the din that the Inquirer’s restaurant critic invariably complains about.
But where it counts most – in genuine flavor – [Chef Jeremy] Nolen delivers splendidly. The slow-braised sauerbraten (a rump roast tenderized by a weeklong marinade in red wine and vinegar infused with star anise, juniper, and clove) is tucked beneath a blanket of gravy thickened with gingersnaps. The earthiness of real wild mushrooms lends a dusky intensity to the sauce for the jägerschnitzel pork cutlet, while spicy paprika, vinegar, peppers, and wine lend the zigeunerschnitzel a “gypsy style” snap.
Two Bells – Very Good
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October 5th, 2009 at 10:11 am
This guy is so out of touch with reality. Who the hell complains about noise at a German-style beer hall?
October 5th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
Craig LaBan is pedantic.
October 5th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
Overall I like this place (especially the beer) but he is right about the noise. It can be downright deafening in there. Some soundproofing would help tremendously in there.
October 5th, 2009 at 4:45 pm
It is loud. But that’s part of the experience.
I generally don’t bring my 5 dude friends to Brauhaus with the goal of quietly discussing our last book club selection over our litres of pils… We need places like this.