“The inn is known for its traditional German fare such
as the jaegerschnitzel and sauerbraten,” says Christian
Asam, president of the Bavarian Inn Resort and Brewing
Company. “However, guests come far and wide for the
famous Bavarian Inn crab cakes and in the fall and winter
months for the popular Wild Game Festival menu.”
The Potomac Room’s menu is a balance of German and
European favorites with seasonal features that focus on
what is available locally. Earning the AAA Four Diamond
Award for the past 20 years, it also boasts a wine cellar
with 500 selections, for which it has also received Wine
Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence.
Although the Bavarian Inn has expanded to include new
amenities and dining options, the elegant Potomac Room has
remained the genuine Bavarian Inn fine-dining experience.
Oglebay’s Garden Bistro
While Oglebay in Wheeling, WV, is well-known for its 300-
acre holiday lights display in the wintertime, visitors in the
milder months can enjoy this four-season resort’s lovely
outdoor eating experience at the Garden Bistro.
“Our Garden Bistro features a light and relaxing outdoor
dining experience overlooking the Terrace Gardens where
many of the ingredients from our fresh, seasonal menu are
grown,” says Herb Faulkenberry, vice president of sales
Photo by Oglebay.
and marketing for Oglebay. “The unique menu features
regionally sourced produce, free-range chicken and eggs,
grass-fed beef and handcrafted bread.”
Dining while looking out on the gardens is a tradition that was
started by the property’s original owner, Earl Oglebay, and is
one of the most beloved experiences at the historic resort.
The tradition of generous hospitality began over a century
ago at the summer home of Earl Oglebay. The picturesque
property now includes 2,000 acres of year-round recreational
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