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'''Hofbrau''' is a [[cafeteria]]-style food service derived from the German term ''Hofbräu'', which originally referred to a brewery with historical ties to a royal court. Such breweries often have beer gardens where food is served. |
'''Hofbrau''' is a [[cafeteria]]-style food service derived from the German term ''Hofbräu'', which originally referred to a brewery with historical ties to a royal court. Such breweries often have beer gardens where food is served. |
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Revision as of 19:20, 8 October 2023
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Hofbrau is a cafeteria-style food service derived from the German term Hofbräu, which originally referred to a brewery with historical ties to a royal court. Such breweries often have beer gardens where food is served.
Food
The choice of meats offered at most hofbraus includes some form of roast beef such as prime rib, tri-tip, or brisket; some form of salt-cured meat such as corned beef, pastrami, or ham; a whole roasted bird such as turkey or chicken; and sometimes buffalo.[1] Meals are typically served as sandwiches or as plated dinners, per the customer's preference. Sandwiches are often served au jus on sourdough rolls in French dip style, or open with beef jus or gravy ladled over the sandwich at the carvery station. Dinners often come with a side of mashed potatoes and gravy, with gravy ladled over both the potatoes and the meat. In addition, a dinner roll with butter plus a choice of hot and cold side dishes is included. Hot sides often include corn, macaroni and cheese, rice, and green beans.[2] Cold sides often include macaroni or pasta salad, potato salad, or regular iceberg lettuce salad.
Beer on tap is commonly available at most hofbraus. Liquor is sometimes available, and most alcoholic drinks are generally inexpensive.[1]
Layout and characteristics
This restaurant concept developed in San Francisco following World War Ii, and spread throughout Northern California. Tommy's Joynt on Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco opened in 1947, and is still in operation. In the 1950s, successful chains like Harry’s Hofbrau, Sam's Hofbrau and Chick-n-Coop were established in Northern California.[1]
Restaurants are laid out cafeteria-style: Customers take a tray and utensils at the beginning of a long steam table, place meat orders at the carvery station, add side dishes as they move down the line, pay the cashier at the end of the line, and then seat themselves.
Expansive dining areas are generally available at larger hofbraus, and are typically used as meeting places for large groups of people who gather to eat, drink, watch sports on television, and have parties.
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Hofbraus have declined in popularity in the 21st century. Lefty O'Douls, a beloved hofbrau on Union Square in San Francisco since 1958, closed in 2017. [3] Brennan’s, a popular Hofbrau in Berkeley, closed in 2018 after 60 years in business.[4]
See also
References
- ^ a b c Barmann, Jay C. (September 11, 2018). "Long Live the California Hofbrau, an Endangered Species of Boozy Cafeteria: As Brennan's in Berkeley closes, the future of the dining tradition looks dim". Eater. San Francisco. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ Wolfe, J.D. (October 14, 2009). "Restaurant Review: Harry's Hofbrau". Tri-City Voice. Fremont, California. Archived from the original on November 20, 2016.
- ^ Ravani, Sarah (February 1, 2017). "Lefty O'Doul's closes its doors on Geary Street in SF". SFGate. San Francisco. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ Bitker, Janelle (August 24, 2018). "Why 60-Year-Old Brennan's Restaurant Is Closing Its Doors in Berkeley: Rising rent, climate change, and declining cocaine use are all part of the closure, says owner". Eater. San Francisco. Retrieved October 8, 2023.