Eating in Leavenworth
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Fritzi eats his way through Leavenworth
Fritzi's shirttail cousins once had something to say about breakfast:
| Aragorn: | Gentlemen, we do not stop till nightfall. |
| Pippin: | What about breakfast? |
| Aragorn: | You've already had it. |
| Pippin: | We've had one, yes. What about second breakfast? |
| Merry: | I don't think he knows about second breakfast, Pip. |
| Pippin: | What about elevenses? Luncheon? Afternoon tea? Dinner? Supper? He knows about them, doesn't he? |
| Merry: | I wouldn't count on it. |
Fritzi is made of the same sinew and fiber of his better-known cousins, so he is intending to eat his way through Leavenworth. We hope there is something left for the rest of the tourists.
Most people don't know, but there is a world sauerkraut eating championship the always follows the Olympics. Fritzi got a late start with his training, so he's going to have to cram it all into just a couple of days. Where better to train for an eating championship but Leavenworth?
To get in shape, Fritzi rises at dawn, and after his sauna takes a bracing roll in the snow. he's now ready to get down to training.
Fritzi decides he needs a plan, so he goes to the Accidental Bavarian site to plan the day. You can follow his links in the training guide below.
8:00 - Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Start with crepes.
9:00 - Second breakfast is the second most important meal of the day. Continue at the Bakery with pastries.
10:00 - Time to take a breather. Grab some Coffee.
11:00 - Elevensies, time to prep for lunch. Grab some Fast Food on the fly.
12:00 - Lunch is American Food. A big burger with all the trimmings.
1:00 - Time for luncheon. Stop by a Café for the full sausage plate. No salads today, it's a training day.
2:00 - Afternoon nap. No sense in going overboard.
3:00 - Afternoon tea. Just some tea and scones as we prepare for the big night.
4:00 - Blood sugar a little low, so we need some Sweets. Off to get some fudge and gelato.
5:00 - Start some warmup exercises with International Food, tacos and some moo shu pork.
6:00 - German Food awaits. 6 brats in 6 minutes with a side of sauerkraut.
7:00 - Dinner is Fine Dining. A big Jager Schnitzel (hefty portion) and he's in top form.
8:00 - Now we're all prepared for supper. The big meal of the day. Going for the Gourmet food with wild salmon and prime rib.
9:00 - After that, it's important to have a cool-down period. Pizza and the Pub for beer to settle down.
10:00 - And finally, just before bedtime, to take the hunger edge off and hold us until morning, some Fruit and Produce.
Mitzi came along and documented all this and got the Recipes for all of Fritzi's favorite foods.
World sauerkraut eating championship, here we come!
Editor's note: We've just found out that after being held for 52 years, the Frankville Kraut Festival was shut down in 2003 due to lack of corporate sponsorship. Don't tell Fritzi; he'll be so disappointed.
101 ways to eat sauerkraut:
- On a brat
- A little bit with each bit of whatever bit you are eating
- With scrambled eggs
- A sweet sauerkraut with pork roast
- With a dollop of fancy mustard
- And German potato salad
- Mixed up with spatzle
- In a corned beef sandwich
- On dark Bavarian rye bread
- Straight from the jar
- On pizza
- Twirl vs slurp?
- On waffles
- Maybe a sauerkraut milkshake
- Under mushroom sauce
- With onions
- Under melted Swiss cheese
- Winekraut and Schweinshax’n
- Rotkraut with red potatoes
- With pan-fried potatoes
- Over chicken
- On a BLT
- In a turkey & Swiss
- With a pickle
- Over roast beef
- With hickory smoked pork chops
- In a pulled pork sandwich
- As garnish on a hamburger
- With a bit of chicken Cordon Bleu
- Slathered over Rouladen
- With white chili
- Stuffed in a duck for Christmas
- With deep fried cheese
- On potato pancakes with sour cream
- With caramelized onions
- As a salad bar extra
- With sauerbraten
- In a pea salad
- With bacon
- In French onion soup
- With red wine
- Over salmon
- With Gruyere and Fontina cheese sauce
- Over steak
- With huckleberry syrup
- With Julienne fries
- Over bacon green beans
- With a touch of BBQ sauce
- On a cheesesteak
- In a French dip sandwich with au jus
- Over glazed carrots
- In a club sandwich
- Beside blackened fish with lime
- With pickled beets
- Sauerkraut cookies
- On your baked potato
- With fresh asparagus
- Sauerkraut nachos
- With an orange glaze sauce
- German chocolate sauerkraut cake
- Sauerkraut cocktail
- In a spinach-apple curry spread
- Sauerkraut and tomato juice cocktail
- With a boiled egg
- Sauerkraut meatballs
- With diced apples
- Sauerkraut chili relish
- With a nice cup of tea
- Sauerkraut and garlic rice
- Kraut stuffed banana peppers
- Sauerkraut smoothie
- Savory Reuben cheesecake
- Over honey-glazed ham
- Sauerkraut pineapple salad
- With a slice of smoked Gouda
- Sauerkraut shortrib soup
- With watermelon and grapes for a cold soup
- Tavern beef stew
- Corn and sauerkraut salad
- Krauted chicken parmesan
- Sauerkraut, sausage and potatoes soup
- Ribs and kraut
- Kraut quiche
- Sauerkraut and dumplings
- Reuben tostada
- Sweet sour kraut meatballs
- Creamed sauerkraut
- Sauerkraut custard pie
- Apfel Sauerkraut and pork chops
- Baked sauerkraut
- Sauerkraut and cranberry
- Curried kraut
- Sauerkraut pie
- With pickled herring
- Sauerkraut stir-fry
- Apple-Sauerkraut stuffing
- Cottage cheese sauerkraut bread
- Baked sauerkraut with tomatoes
- Sauerkraut au gratin
- Kraut crepes
- Sauerkraut jello
Thanks to inspiration by Leavenworth restaurant menus and SauerkrautRecipes.com
The whole object of travel is not to set foot on foreign land; it is at last to set foot on one's own country as a foreign land.
Favorite Places to Eat
12 businesses found.
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A Matter of Taste Map: 
Mitzi Says: 
See front door
647 Front St. Leavenworth
509/548-6949
www.AMatterOfTasteInc.com
YEOW--the hottest sauces in the good old USA, as well as gourmet foods and gifts for the hard to please. Food samples available.
Andreas Keller Map:
Mitzi Says: 
See front door
Downstairs at 829 Front St Leavenworth
509/548-6000
www.AndreasKellerRestaurant.com
Where the "Gemutlichkeit" feeling abounds! Specializing in rotisserie-broiled chicken and schweinshax'n, German potato salad, sausages, sauerkraut, beer and wine.
Opa Says: (Old German sayings)
Cheesemonger's Shop Map:
Mitzi Says: See front door
819 Front St Leavenworth
509/548-9011
www.CheesemongersShop.com
International cheeses, wines, beers, sausages and gourmet foods. Let us pack a snack, a picnic or gift basket. We ship. Ask about our cheese of the month.
Chukar Cherries Map:
939 Front St Leavenworth
509/888-7655
www.Chukar.com
From Pike Place Market to Leavenworth, Chukar Cherries features fresh dried cherries, other fruits, nuts and chocolates.
Cured by Visconti's Map:
Mitzi Says: See front door
636 Front St. Leavenworth
509/888-0424
www.CuredByVisconti.com
Leavenworth's only producer and purveyor of old world salami and market cured meats. Fine selection of imported Italian cheeses, gourmet foods and accessories.
Fudge HutMap:
Mitzi Says: See front door
933 Front St. Suite C Leavenworth
866/204-4438
We feature 40 varieties of delicious creamy fudge in our store, including sugar free! We also serve espresso, Italian sodas and smoothies.
Gingerbread Factory Map:
Mitzi Says: See front door
828 Commercial Street Leavenworth
800/296-7691
www.GingerbreadFactory.com
A Leavenworth landmark for 20 years. We offer homemade cookies, cakes, baked goods, lunches, including homemade soups and wonderful gingerbread houses. Summer outdoor seating available.
Munchen Haus Map:
Mitzi Says: See front door
709 Front Street Leavenworth
509/548-1158
www.MunchenHaus.com
Authentic Bavarian grill and beer garden. Charbroiled sausages, ciderkraut, specialty mustards. Eight German and micro beers on tap, local wines. Family Fun! Pet friendly, outdoor seating.
Oil & Vinegar Cellar Map:
Mitzi Says: See front door
633 Front Street Leavenworth
509/470-7684
www.OilAndVinegarCellar.com
"Where the Virgin Compliments the Aged" Offering fine quality infused Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars to inspire and enhance any meal, dish, or appetizer!
Schocolat Map:
Mitzi Says: See front door
843 D Front St. Leavenworth
509/548-7274
www.Schocolat.com
A small elegant chocolate boutique located in Ganz Klasse, specializing in fine handmade European style chocolates made fresh daily on premise.
Soup CellarMap:
Mitzi Says: See front door
815 Front Street Leavenworth
509/548-6300
Home of White Chili. 5 soups daily, salad bar, sandwiches, burgers, fries and German sausages, beer, wine. All you can eat Prime Rib Friday & Saturday night.
South Map:
Mitzi Says: See front door
913 Front St. Leavenworth
509/888-4328
www.southrestaurants.com/index.php/leavenworth/
South, a warm, lively restaurant and bar specializing in fresh, homemade food & drinks from Latin America. Enjoy our dining room, bar, patio, or take-out.
