558804 Fri Sep 19 13:54:54 -0700 2008 4 23 Ontario (including Toronto) 0 4047987 Anybody aware of any Greater Toronto Area German or Bavarian taverns, bars, or restuarants, etc. that celebrate Ocktoberfest with beer, sausage,saurkraut, and gemutlichkeit- so that you can avoid the drive to Kitchener and back? Fri Sep 19 13:54:54 -0700 2008 221534 Doctormhl1 1 4048247 The Musket restaurant has most of what you want. It's in Etobicoke. http://www.musketrestaurant.com/id28.html Fri Sep 19 15:56:05 -0700 2008 4047987 41175 foodyDudey 1 4052288 http://www.bluedanube.ca/events.asp The Blue Danube Restaurant has the real deal Oktoberfest (though it runs Sept 27 and 28). The event is run by the restaurnat in association with a German club (the Assoc. of Danube Schwabians). Lots of authentic food, music, beer and a market of german goods. Ein Prosit Mon Sep 22 06:22:11 -0700 2008 4047987 73936 Finnegan 1 4052439 It seems to be hard to find advertisements Re: Octoberfest, sauerdraut and sausages from TO restaurants. Can anyone help in this regard? Thanks! Mon Sep 22 07:31:19 -0700 2008 4047987 121815 lamaranthe 1 4052467 It's not a German/Bavarian restaurant, but The Abbot on the Hill (1276 Yonge St.) is doing an Oktoberfest-themed menu on Thanksgiving weekend (Oct 11 & 12), with a $20 prix fixe for both brunch and dinner. The brunch menu hasn't been announced yet, but dinner choices will include Pork Schnitzel, Veal Schnitzel, Bratwurst Sausage, Rouladen and German Vegetable Salad, with all choices served with braised cabbage, sauerkraut fritters, and choice of mashed or potato salad. Also, unlike the Molson-sponsored events in K-W, you'll actually be able to get traditional German beers to drink with your meal, including Hacker Pschorr Oktoberfest Marzen for the first time in Ontario. Proceeds for the weekend will be going to the Women’s Olympic Hockey Team, and one of the Men’s Eight Man Rowing teams. In addition to the meals, there will be door prizes and silent auctions for signed Olympic memorabilia. Reservations are required - contact Adam at adam-onthehill@hotmail.com for more info. (NOTE: I have no direct connection with the Abbot, I just know Adam and the pub through my involvement in the local beer scene.) Mon Sep 22 07:42:49 -0700 2008 4047987 20196 gregclow