The Bavarian Lederhosen: A Timeless Tradition of German Culture
Bavarian Lederhosen are a traditional garment that has become synonymous with German culture. They are typically made of leather and feature intricate embroidery and ornate button designs, making them both functional and fashionable. Worn by both men and women, these...
Bavarian Bistro Temporarily Closed
Well, folks...I'm sorry but we had to close down our German food trailer, Chef Keem's Bavarian Bistro. Due to the planned development of our location at Congress and 3rd, we had to move out without a place to go. Bummer. Looks like we'll be shut down until the...
Emily’s Dive – Food Trailer Cooking With Love
Emily’s Dive is a new food trailer in Downtown Austin, Texas. One can taste the love in their traditional Mexican and American Favorites.
LiveMom Blog Features Chef Keem’s Bavarian Bistro
If you're an Austin mom, you're probably familiar with LiveMom.com, the Queen of Austin's mom blogs. A couple of weeks ago, owner Catherine and food editor Shannon visited our Bavarian Bistro trailer for a schnitzel lunch and an interview. Read all about it here,...
Welcome to Schnitzel in Austin!
Welcome to Austin - ACL Fest visitors! And a huge Thank You to all our regular customers for your wonderful support over the last 2 months! We have authentic German sausages for you - right here in the Heart of Texas! And we have schnitzels: Wiener Schnitzel and...
Edelweiss Flower – Famous Bavarian Souvenir
The Edelweiss flower has been depicted in countless graphics (see our Bavarian Bistro trailer), decals, hat pins, souvenirs and other what-have-yous. Remember the show tune "Edelweiss" from the musical "The Sound of Music"? Here are a few real Edelweiss pictures and...
Bratkartoffel | German Sauteed Griddle Potatoes
Bratkartoffel is a traditional German side dish served with almost anything...sausages, burgers, meatloaf, steaks, fried fish, you name it. "Brat" means fried, and "Kartoffel" is German for potato. Most of the time, the plural is used: "Bratkartoffeln". Notice the...
Browning Meat – Flavor Building Technique For Goulash, Stews And Roasts
Whether for Hungarian goulash, stew recipes, or roasts and braised dishes, the technique of browning meat properly is essential for optimum flavor and color.
Jaeger Sauce Recipe For Jaeger Schnitzel
Jaeger Sauce Recipe is one of the most frequent search terms bringing visitors to this blog. Although I've written about authentic German Jaeger Schnitzel before, I've never described the actual recipe for the matching sauce. A quick recap: Wiener Schnitzel is a...
A Perfect Burger – Austin Food Trailer Max Parfait
A perfect burger is hard to find. It's usually eaten before you can look. Enter our Austin food trailer Max Parfait... I discovered Chef Zarghun's big shiny food truck last Saturday during my weekly stroll through the Barton Creek Mall Farmers Market. It smelled so...
Bavarian Bistro On Yelp – First Reviews
So nice. So kind. The first yelp reviews of our Bavarian Bistro are in. We truly appreciate the thoughtfulness and sophistication of our first reviewers. Thank you, ladies, for your kind words. I knew that Austin foodies do better than just stuffing their mouths with...
Bratwurst And Knockwurst – What Is The Difference?
We hear this question on a daily basis: What is the difference between bratwurst and knockwurst (knackwurst, bockwurst)? At our Austin, TX food trailer, Chef Keem's Bavarian Bistro, we serve authentic German sausages. Although there are several regional recipe...
Wiener Schnitzel – Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is Wiener Schnitzel a hot dog? No. In 1961, the first store of the future American fast-food franchise adopted the name "Der Wienerschnitzel" (correct German article: Das Wienerschnitzel), although they never served the real thing. Ever since, people have been...
Wiener Schnitzel In Austin, Texas
Where can you get a real Wiener Schnitzel in Austin, Texas? (Hint: At the new Bavarian Bistro food trailer on Congress and 3rd!) We featured Wiener Schnitzel as our lunch special today, and we sold out. Wow! People love the panko/almond breaded pork loin or chicken...
Bavarian Bistro’s Chef Keem On Food Network TV
Currently, the Food Network is running a new show called "Kid in a Candy Store". Part of the "Classic Twists" episode was filmed at our beloved Big Top Candy Shop on South Congress Ave. As one of the chocolatiers for BTCS, I was invited to be on the show. Here's the...
New Austin Lunch Spot – The Bavarian Bistro
Downtown Austin lunch seekers love our veal bratwurst! I'm really happy about that because I searched long and hard for the best tasting version of this traditional Bavarian lunch food. However, we have an amazing knockwurst as well. It's meaty and juicy and it has...
German Food In Austin, TX | Bavarian Bistro Updates
Austinites love German food; our authentic Bavarian Veal Bratwurst has been a hit during our first two opening days. And even folks who normally don't like sauerkraut exclaimed that they love our Bohemian Sauerkraut recipe. Thank you all for checking us out right...
Bavarian Bistro Now Open!
We're open, we're open! I can't believe Chef Keem's Bavarian Bistro is finally open! 🙂 Please come see us at the corner of Congress Avenue and 3rd Street, next to the magnificent Austonian building in the heart of downtown Austin, Texas. For right now, we serve...