By Sarah Albrecht
Peppered meats are a staple of German cuisine.
Highland, Illinois, is situated just 30 miles east of
St. Louis, Missouri, and has a population of about 9,433 residents. While Highland may not have many restaurants that are located directly in the town it does have many German restaurants close to it in surrounding towns.
St. Louis Gast Haus
The St. Louis Gast Haus is a German restaurant that was started by sisters Ann Sueme and Maritza Stock and Maritza's husband Bill Stock. The sisters created the restaurant to be reminiscent preWorld War II Europe. The Gast Haus has a menu that consists of a variety of different foods such as potato pancakes, sauerbrauten, red cabbage, cold Warsteiner, and various German beers.
Saint Louis Gast Haus
1740 Chouteau Ave.
St. Louis, Mo. 63103
314-621-4567
stlgasthaus.com
Dreamland Palace
The Dreamland Palace was originally built in 1875 and served as a tavern, dance hall and general store. The Dreamland Palace serves lunch and dinner in a German atmosphere. The traditional German specialties that are served include sauerbraten, wienerschnitzel, schweinebraten, as well as chicken, seafood, steak and shrimp.
Dreamland Palace
3043 State Route 156
Foster Pond, Illinois
dreamlandpalace.net
St. Charles Vintage House Restaurant and Wine Garden
St. Charles Vintage House Restaurant and Wine Garden is a Bavarian and American restaurant. The St. Charles Vintage House serves specialties such as sauerbraten, wiener schnitzel, sausage, ravioli, chicken, Bavarian sampler, bratwurst, catfish, steak, pastas, potatoes, soups, shrimp, and salads among others.
St. Charles Vintage House Restaurant and Wine Garden
1219 South Main St.
Saint Charles, Missouri 63301
636-946-7155
stcharlesvintagehouse.com
About the Author:
Based in Houston, Texas, Sarah Albrecht has been writing articles since 1995. She writes for several websites such as eHow, Trails, and LIVESTRONG. She has contributed to local newspapers as well as her college newspaper. Albrecht holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and is working toward her master's degree in counseling psychology.
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