Another enjoyable and convivial wine dinner took place recently at the cosy Bangsar Shopping Centre outlet of Brotzeit German Bier Bar and Restaurant, a consistent favourite when it comes to authentic, tasty Bavarian food. Guests got their appetites going right upon arrival with pass-around hors d’oeuvres, including honey-glazed chicken fillet, pork curry sausage, bacon spread canapés, and vegetable pizza bites, served with a crisp Circus Sauvignon Blanc wine, an excellent aperitif.

Once seated, diners enjoyed a seafood starter of salmon spread accompanied by smoked salmon, tuna, and shrimp, and paired with a second Sauvignon Blanc, this one from Le Val. The starter was followed by a warm and satisfying onion soup with cheese dumplings, which was just as well-received as the salmon spread.

For the main course, diners enjoyed Brotzeit’s beautifully presented trio of Bavarian-style pork belly, pork roast, and pork medallions, served on sautéed spinach with mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes, and finger-shaped potato dumplings. Comments were very positive, and the empty plates being sent back underscored the delicious flavours of Chef Helmut’s culinary efforts. The main course was paired beautifully by a very nice Argentinian Malbec.

Finally, the dessert plate arrived, a lovely apricot parfait with stanitzel and chocolate flan with vanilla sauce, a triumphant conclusion to an excellent meal, this course accompanied by a Le Val Pinot Noir. Guests left very satisfied and impressed with the quality and authenticity of the German food, and we extend our thanks to the team at Brotzeit!

Photos from The Expat Wine Dinner at Brotzeit.

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Source: The Expat magazine December 2015