The distinctive, dark wooden exterior of Mader's Restaurant in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Architecture: The building features a prominent, overhanging bay window structure with intricate dark wood paneling and carvings. The architecture is authentic Bavarian German in style.
Windows: The large windows are composed of many small, circular panes of glass with a reddish tint, giving them a unique appearance.
Signage: The name "Mader's" is visible in a traditional font on a sign just below the roofline of the bay window section.
The image shows the distinctive, dark wooden exterior of Mader's Restaurant in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Architecture: The building features a prominent, overhanging bay window structure with intricate dark wood paneling and carvings. The architecture is authentic Bavarian German in style.
Windows: The large windows are composed of many small, circular panes of glass with a reddish tint, giving them a unique appearance.
A giant pretzel shared by the table.
A large platter of traditional German cuisine served on a silver tray. The meal is called the "Tour of Germany"
Meats: The platter includes slices of cured or smoked pork loin, a piece of slow-cooked pot roast (likely Sauerbraten, a marinated pot roast), and at least two breaded and fried cutlets (likely Schnitzel), one of which is garnished with a lemon wedge.
Sides:
Cabbage: A generous serving of white sauerkraut and a mound of red cabbage (Rotkohl), which is often served with Sauerbraten.
Noodles/Dumplings: A large portion of Spätzle (soft egg noodles).
Potatoes: Sliced potatoes, possibly a warm German potato salad, dressed with chives or herbs.
Sauce: A small, silver gravy boat is filled with a rich brown gravy or sauce, which is typically served over the roast and dumplings.
The overall presentation is rustic and abundant, characteristic of traditional German "home cooking" or tavern fare.
Our new yearly tradition had most of the gang heading to Mader's again for some delicious beer and German food. We shared the giant pretzel, I had a liter of Dunkel, and I split a Tour of Germany platter with two friends. There were 3 of the platters at the […]
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