ART AT KÄFER A key feature of our restaurant is the concept “Art at Käfer”. The placement of the paper work of Balkenhol corresponds with its unique wooden sculpture which is placed in the main room. Artist: Stephan Balkenhol Title: no title, 2013 Location: Bürostube The carved and colored wooden figures of Stephan Balkenhol are world-famous and distinctive. The core of his motifs are the human being, animals and imaginative hybrid figures. The artist consistently diversifies men and women, shows them in neutral clothing and peaceful gesture, but sometimes fancy staged and equipped with unexpected attributes. In addition to his small sized wooden figures and wall reliefs for the interior, the work of Stephan Balkenhol occupies also an important position for the public space. KÄFER- SCHÄNKE Our “stars” of the month Our menu is a special blend of Bavarian tradition, French inspirations and the famous Käfer Classics. Inspired by our regional and international suppliers, we offer a wide range of innovative creations and tantalizing flavor experiences. Our passionate team creates sophisticated dishes with strong character. In line with our philosophy “the product is our star“ we chose four products which emphasize the seasonal character of our menu and which we purchase from preferred premium suppliers. Limousin Veal The golden and red Limousin veal comes from the Limousin region, a low mountain range location in the southwest of France, which is rather a rainy area with harsh climatic conditions and infertile soil. Due to these environmental conditions, the Limousin calves became very strong, healthy and adaptable. The lack of natural resources led to isolation of this region and the farmers were able to develop their cattle with little genetic influences from the outside. The Limousin calf has evolved from a farm animal to a highly specialized cattle with good muscles and low fat content and is now a international favorite among connoisseurs. May Plaice The plaice is generally the best known representative of all flatfishes. It is mainly caught in the North Sea, Baltic Sea and in the Arctic Barents Sea. The May plaice is no separate genus or a special way of preparation. The name May plaice derives simply from the spring months at which the juvenile plaices are offered. The plaice is next to haddock and coalfish very protein-rich, fat poor and provides valuable iodine. The May plaice has a very tender flesh and tasty flavor. Valrhona Chocolate Valrhona is a French manufacturer of luxury chocolate. Established in 1922 by the French pastry Alberic Guironnet from the Rhône Valley and located in the small town of Tain l'Hermitage in Hermitage, a wine-growing region near Lyon. Valrhona purchases the raw cocoa directly from carefully selected plantations of the best cocoa-growing regions in the world. Therefore Valrhona is since many decades one of the best and most reputable manufacturers of exceptional chocolates and couverture chocolate. White Asparagus The subterranean matured snow whiting is one of the famous, seasonal sproutand luxury vegetable in this country. Asparagus is a monocotyledonous shrub, which grows mainly subterraneously and which belongs to the family of lilies. Especially the Asparagus officinalis is widely spread in our country. In spring – as soon as the ground gets warmer - the asparagus plant pushes buds out of the up to six meter long roots verticaly to the ground surface, to build arboreal sprouts. These buds are suitable for the consumption and enjoying great popularity. APÉRITIF 0,1l/€ CHAMPAGNE Roederer Brut Premier CHAMPAGNE Rosé Roederer 2009 14,50 16,50 BELLINI / Pureed White Peach / Käfer Prosecco / 9,50 RHUBARB & STRAWBERRY / Rhubarb / Strawberry / Käfer Prosecco / 9,50 KÄFER LEMONADE HOMEMADE & SERVED FROM A SIPHON / Lime/ Ginger / Sparkling Water / 6,50 ROSEMARY / Peach / Cranberry / Rosemary / Sparkling Water / 7,50 KÄFER POWER / Pureed Fruits / / with Sparkling Water / / with Käfer Prosecco / 8,50 9,50 WINE BY THE GLASS WHITE WINE 0,1l/€ 0,2l/€ 2014 Sauvignon Blanc Kaitui Markus Schneider / Palatinate / Germany 5,50 11,00 2013 Riesling Gelblack Schloss Johannisberg / Rheingau / Germany 6,50 13,00 2012 Chardonnay & Pinot Gris Fred Loimer / Kamptal / Austria 5,50 11,00 5,30 10,60 2012 Barbera d’Alba Elvio Cogno / Piedmont / Italy 4,90 9,80 2009 Ygay Reserva Marquès de Murrieta / Rioja / Spain 8,20 16,40 12,20 24,40 ROSÉ WINE 2013 Rosé Aix Domaines La Grand Seouve / Provence / Frankreich RED WINE REDWINE – OUR SPECIAL RECOMMENDATION 2007 Château de Pez Saint-Estèphe / Bordeaux / France Imperfect Bottles & wooden wine lids Imperfect Bottles are a delight for all wine connoisseurs, who value the good taste but don’t look out for the perfection of the bottle. These imperfect bottles of great growths have small blemishes like damaged labels, crown caps or slight deviations of the filling level. This is why we can offer such curiosities to exceptional prices. Please ask for our offers of not perfect bottles, which you can view in our showcase. Withdrawal of open bottles is not possible. You can also find in our new showcase exclusive covers and front sides of original wooden wine lids. With your purchase (per piece 6,50 €) you will support the “Nest” – an aid project for children and women in need in Kenya. Springtime menu Act I Confit Salmon Trout duet of cucumber and spicy yoghurt Act II Gazpacho white tomato espuma and focaccia with scallops Act III Fillet of Line-Caught Gilthead Bouchot mussels, peas and fennel Act IV Grilled Fillet of Beef eggplant caviar, leek, chanterelles and roasted onion puree Act V Champagne Martini iced parfait with wild herbs and buttermilk and Valrhona chocolate 89€ per person Käfer Asparagus Classics ASPARAGUS „PRIMAVERA“ 19€ / green and white asparagus / butter-lime-vinaigrette / parmesan / BAVARIAN ASPARAGUS 25€ / white asparagus / organic potatoes / / your choice: Sauce Hollandaise / lukewarm butter / herb-egg-vinaigrette / … and as side dishes: Escalope „Vienna style“ Käfer boiled ham Ham steamed in hay from Aosta Valley Tournedo of beef fillet (ca. 120 g) 14€ 12€ 18€ 18€ KRISTAL Amur Sturgeon “Acipenser schrenckii” This caviar has a golden and grey glow. Its convincing features are its density and finesse / medium-large grain – diameter from 2,4 – 2,8 ,8 mm / golden colour / / almond flavour / 30g / 75€ 50g / 125€ 125g / 300€ BELUGA „ROYAL ROYAL“ Beluga Sturgeon „Huso Baeri“ This caviar is related with the Beluga Beluga Imperial caviar „Huso Huso“ Due to its similarities to the wild d caviar he is very popular with gourmets. / large, tender grain - diameter from 2,7 – 3mm / dark grey to anthracite coloration colora / / tender and creamy flavour / 30g / 78€ 50g / 130€ 125g / 325€ BELUGA IMPERIAL Iranian ranian Beluga Sturgeon “Huso Huso” It is the rarest and noblest caviar. Its eggs have a thin skin and tend to easily burst in the mouth. It has a creamy, flavoursome finish. finish / large grain - diameter from 2,4 – 2,8mm / grey to blu-ish blu coloration / / tender and creamy flavour / 30g / 200€ 50g / 330€ Upon request we serve: blini / mashed potatoes / potato cake / crème fraîche / chives / Our recommendation: small beef tartar tar 14€ / Käfer smoked salmon 14€ 125g / 830€ APPETIZER CRUNCHY SALAD FROM ORGANIC FARM 16€ berry-tarragon-vinaigrette and herb crôutons AMBER MACKEREL 24€ ponzu marinade with smoked tomatoes and salad of cucumber and papaya FOIE GRAS FROM ALSACE 29€ terrine and baked praline with currant, Valrhona chocolate, brioche DUET OF NORWAY LOBSTER 32€ honeydew melon, curry and Greek yoghurt VITELLO TONNATO RELEASE 2015 watermelon, salty lemon and deep-fried caper berries 24€ SOUPS ESSENCE OF CRUSTACEANS 16€ miso, red king prawns and vegetables SOUP OF SPRING HERBS 15€ with confit trout and salad of small radish ENTRÉES CANADIAN LOBSTER 28€ with pickled watermelon, pak choi and white pepper foam 15€ / 23€ main course TOMATO RAVIOLI mango-tamarillo-salsa, spinach with pine nut seeds and burrata cheese 17€ SMALL BOUILLABAISE with artichokes, fennel and Rouille sauce FISH FROM OUR FISH COUNTER FILLET OF HAKE 29€ with risotto of bell beans and pearl barley, sorrel and smoked stock CONFIT FILLET OF CHAR 32€ cauliflower cream, celery and stock with chives MAY PLAICE 32€ eggplant caviar, leek, mushrooms and lemongrass sauce Fish for two persons (depends on availability) LOUP DE MER of small boats cooked in the oven, with vegetables, olive gnocchi and bell pepper-orange-stock at today’s price OUR WINE RECOMMENDATION 2013 Sauvignon Blanc Vergelegen, Stellenbosch, South Africa 0,75l 48,50€ MEAT FROM OUR MEAT COUNTER ROASTED SADDLE OF LAMB 37€ with yellow curry sauce, mini vegetables, Enoki mushrooms and red quinoa 38€ POACHED FILLET OF VEAL COATED WITH HERBS ginger carrots, potato-lovage-risotto and mustard seed jus 27€ BLACK-THIGHED CHICKEN with sweet corn, filled pepper and parsley-lemon-emulsion MEAT FROM LAVASTONE GRILL RIBEYE 49€ OF US PRIME BEEF CHOP 42€ OF LIMOUSIN VEAL 19€ per piece WILD CAUGHT KING PRAWNS (ca. 240g) every dish is served with vegetables & a side dish as well with your choice of one sauce Sauces pepper-cognac-sauce or Béarnaise sauce with grapefruit or butter “Café de Paris” style Vegetables small Cesar salad or baked tomato with green asparagus Side dishes deep-fried potatoes FAMOUS KÄFER CLASSICS KÄFER CLASSIC REINTERPRETED 19€ roasted minced meet, baked quail’s egg, herbs and shallots mashed potatoes and crème fraîche CARPACCIO CIPRIANI 19€ thin slices of ox loin with lemon mayonnaise and rocket salad LOBSTERSTEW 27€ lobster meat in champagne broth, cauliflower and herb panaché WIENER SCHNITZEL 29€ traditional veal escalope, hand stirred cranberry jam, roasted potatoes with red onions or salad of potatoes and cucumbers FREE RANGE DUCK ROASTED IN THE KÄFER OVEN for two persons served in two courses 1.course / breast with caramelized red cabbage, potato rostie and apple puree / 2. course / leg with lambs lettuce an bacon crôutons 37€ p.P. DESSERT KÄFER „SWEET LOVE“ 17€ RELEASE 2015 16€ MILLE FEUILLE OF WHITE CHOCOLATE with marinated pineapple, tarragon and sorbet of blackberry and olive oil LEMON TARTE 15€ with baiser, strawberries and sorrel-yoghurt-ice cream 15€ SWEET POLENTA TARTLET with marinated blueberries, caramel, amaranth and coconut sorbet CHEESE 17€ SELECTION OF INTERNATIONAL CHEESE