King Ludwig’s located in the Bavarian town of Leavenworth, Washington.
Following the themed town design, King Ludwig’s restaurant not only captures the appearance but also the “feel” of a true Bavarian restaurant. Offering authentic German Cuisine, music, dancing, and family dining, for a taste of Bavaria, King Ludwig’s is great.
I eat at King Ludwig's from time to time. I have always had good service, good food and a wonderful time. I usually go to King Ludwig’s during the week, avoiding the busy weekend crowds. I have had several different entrees but my favorite is the Gasthaus Platter of entrees and sides. The Leberkase (meatloaf) is tender and flavorful, as is the pork cutlets and veal cutlets. The tradition pork hock is a must; melt in your mouth wonderful. The Winekrut and Rotkrout add such smooth yet intense flavors to any of the entrées. The food presentation is mouth-watering, yet not overdone and phony looking like they are trying to be something they are not. It’s all about German food and their authentic cuisine is 5 stars.
The staff have always been very polite, helpful and understand especially when my visit is one of those “everything sounds so good, I don’t know what to order”. The restaurant itself is always clean, warm, and comfortable. I always recommend King Ludwig’s to friends and to anyone who stops me on the street and asks where is the best place to eat. King Ludwig’s is always at the top of my list. One of the more family-friendly restaurants in Leavenworth, Washington.
Add a little polka music from a talented accordion player, a dance area; everything is there for an exquisite “trip” to Bavaria while you eat. I have never been disappointed; King Ludwig’s has always done right by me.
The Rickster
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Friday, January 11, 2019
Thursday, January 10, 2019
Applebee’s The Great Let Down
Applee’s Restaurant in Wenatchee, WA, 6:30pm, mid-week. Right from the start, we were disappointed. Due to a recent injury, my wife had to use a walker to get around. The parking lot, although it had been plowed due to a recent snowstorm, some of the parking for “disability” was a snow berm. I thought not a big deal they have to put the snow somewhere but of all places to put the snow, why put it in parking meant for people who have issues getting around. If that wasn’t bad enough, the snow berm, covered the only walkway to the cement walk for wheelchair accessibility without having to go up over a curb. Okay, fine, so whoever did the plowing didn’t know what they were doing, or didn’t realize what they were doing. Either way, if a person wheelchair or walker or crutches bound had no choice but to lift themselves over the curb to get to the walkway. Thankfully, the walkway close to the restaurant front doors was plowed/shoved and de-iced.
The hostess greeting us was nice, polite, warm, and friendly. Seeing my wife was using a walker, the hostess did think to ask if the two stairs getting to the dining area was an issue and if so, she would lead us to the ramp allowing easy access to the dining area. As we were being seated, it became evident the music was unusually loud and people in the restaurant were talking loud, having to talk over the music. Loud enough, when the waitress was taking our order, she had to raise her voice to inform us of the specials and again when she repeated back confirming our order. My wife and I had to raise our voices to tell the waitress what we wanted for drinks, appetizers, and entrees.
Onion ring appetizers, some of the best onion rings I’ve had at any restaurant. Lightly breaded, not over breaded like most, cooked thoroughly, not hard or mushy but firm, however, the onion rings were lacking in flavor. The number of onion rings was good, not enough to make a meal on but just enough to split between two people and not ruin our appetite for the main meal.
The entrees; barbequed riblets and shrimp. The ribs were moist, tender, and flavorful. The barbeque sauce was good, offering a hint of several spices with no spice being predominate or leaving an overpowering after taste. The shrimp were of decent size, 1 1/2 inches to 2 inches long, full of flavor and moist, not overcooked or dry like so many restaurants serve. The shrimp actually tasted like shrimp with a hint of seasoning unlike so many dishes with shrimp, no flavor other than the seasoning.
The best time to try both out is when Applebee’s is running the all you can eat special for riblets, chicken tenders, and shrimp. You are not restricted to just one or the other, you can have some of all three.
The Rickster
The hostess greeting us was nice, polite, warm, and friendly. Seeing my wife was using a walker, the hostess did think to ask if the two stairs getting to the dining area was an issue and if so, she would lead us to the ramp allowing easy access to the dining area. As we were being seated, it became evident the music was unusually loud and people in the restaurant were talking loud, having to talk over the music. Loud enough, when the waitress was taking our order, she had to raise her voice to inform us of the specials and again when she repeated back confirming our order. My wife and I had to raise our voices to tell the waitress what we wanted for drinks, appetizers, and entrees.
Onion ring appetizers, some of the best onion rings I’ve had at any restaurant. Lightly breaded, not over breaded like most, cooked thoroughly, not hard or mushy but firm, however, the onion rings were lacking in flavor. The number of onion rings was good, not enough to make a meal on but just enough to split between two people and not ruin our appetite for the main meal.
The entrees; barbequed riblets and shrimp. The ribs were moist, tender, and flavorful. The barbeque sauce was good, offering a hint of several spices with no spice being predominate or leaving an overpowering after taste. The shrimp were of decent size, 1 1/2 inches to 2 inches long, full of flavor and moist, not overcooked or dry like so many restaurants serve. The shrimp actually tasted like shrimp with a hint of seasoning unlike so many dishes with shrimp, no flavor other than the seasoning.
The best time to try both out is when Applebee’s is running the all you can eat special for riblets, chicken tenders, and shrimp. You are not restricted to just one or the other, you can have some of all three.
The Rickster
Sunday, November 13, 2016
Maymont Manor Mansion–Park Richmond, VA
Maymont Manor Mansion and Park is not just a historic site. The Mansion is much the way it was when the original owners passed away and left the Mansion to the city of Richmond, Virginia in 1925.
Whether you are a history buff, someone who appreciates fine craftsmanship, a collector of antiques, or love elegance, the Mansion tour is a must! The grounds sport several gardens containing a lot of original trees, bushes, and flowers planted in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
With 100 acres to explore, I recommend planning on spending the whole day. A lot of walking is involved but there is plenty of open fields and benches here and there to take a break if you need to. If you are not up for a lot of walking, there are several parking lots located around the park to get you close as possible to your desired entrance.
Sounds expensive? It's not! Upon entering the park, there is a request for a donation, a suggestion of $5 per person. The same donation is suggested for touring inside the Maymont Mansion.
This is not a historical site as with many places in VA; it is not the site of a major Civil War battle or the home of a former president. The mansion was one of the first homes in the state with electricity and indoor plumbing and was built in the late 1800s.
The mansion contains original furniture, fixtures, china, clothing; not items that were brought in because they were popular for the era and may have been used by Mr. and Mrs. James Dooley (original owners/builders). And that to me is a big part of what made the experience so great. We were looking at items from the late 1800s to early 1900s that were actually used by the Dooleys.
Being of great wealth, the Dooleys had access to items only societies elite could afford. The craftsmanship of all the woodwork, done by hand (remember the era) and hand paintings on the ceilings are unbelievable. Even our 10-year-old granddaughter was amazed and extremely intrigued by the tour and the information given to us by Susan S. our tour guide.
The park is a work of art in itself. Cement pillars and blocks, cobblestone, numerous water features, and gazebos; exotic trees, bushes, flowers, and herbs throughout the park even including a rose bush planted in 1911. Most of the plant life was brought into the country by the Dooleys from many of their trips to Europe. We are talking plants over 100 years old, not just trees!
And don't forget to stop by the petting zoo for the kids. There are a few outbuildings including the stables and carriage house. Sorry, but no, the animals in the zoo are not 100 years old.
Remember, to tour the mansion you have to sign up in the little gift shop in the basement of the mansion. Also, once you spend the time, think about donating again. It is very inexpensive yet loaded with information, entertainment, and breathtaking sites. Visiting Maymont Mansion and park was the best we experienced during our VA vacation.
The Rickster
Whether you are a history buff, someone who appreciates fine craftsmanship, a collector of antiques, or love elegance, the Mansion tour is a must! The grounds sport several gardens containing a lot of original trees, bushes, and flowers planted in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
With 100 acres to explore, I recommend planning on spending the whole day. A lot of walking is involved but there is plenty of open fields and benches here and there to take a break if you need to. If you are not up for a lot of walking, there are several parking lots located around the park to get you close as possible to your desired entrance.
Sounds expensive? It's not! Upon entering the park, there is a request for a donation, a suggestion of $5 per person. The same donation is suggested for touring inside the Maymont Mansion.
This is not a historical site as with many places in VA; it is not the site of a major Civil War battle or the home of a former president. The mansion was one of the first homes in the state with electricity and indoor plumbing and was built in the late 1800s.
The mansion contains original furniture, fixtures, china, clothing; not items that were brought in because they were popular for the era and may have been used by Mr. and Mrs. James Dooley (original owners/builders). And that to me is a big part of what made the experience so great. We were looking at items from the late 1800s to early 1900s that were actually used by the Dooleys.
Being of great wealth, the Dooleys had access to items only societies elite could afford. The craftsmanship of all the woodwork, done by hand (remember the era) and hand paintings on the ceilings are unbelievable. Even our 10-year-old granddaughter was amazed and extremely intrigued by the tour and the information given to us by Susan S. our tour guide.
The park is a work of art in itself. Cement pillars and blocks, cobblestone, numerous water features, and gazebos; exotic trees, bushes, flowers, and herbs throughout the park even including a rose bush planted in 1911. Most of the plant life was brought into the country by the Dooleys from many of their trips to Europe. We are talking plants over 100 years old, not just trees!
And don't forget to stop by the petting zoo for the kids. There are a few outbuildings including the stables and carriage house. Sorry, but no, the animals in the zoo are not 100 years old.
Remember, to tour the mansion you have to sign up in the little gift shop in the basement of the mansion. Also, once you spend the time, think about donating again. It is very inexpensive yet loaded with information, entertainment, and breathtaking sites. Visiting Maymont Mansion and park was the best we experienced during our VA vacation.
The Rickster
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