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The “Deutsches Haus,” or German House, a restaurant run by the German armed forces, will celebrate its grand opening at 11 a.m. April 12.
“After about 22 months of construction, we are happy to officially present a fully renovated restaurant with a nice outdoor area,” said Senior Master Sgt. Michael Chelius, manager of the Deutsches Haus. “A total of about €1.8 million of German taxpayers’ money was invested.”
The interior was recreated last year already. It received an annex, a VIP room and a bigger side room. New and modern furniture offers space for about 130 guests. A new kitchen was installed, and the patio with 35 seats will be finished shortly.
The senior national representative of Germany, Col. (GS) Harry H. Schnell, will welcome the guests at the grand opening. The ribbon cutting will be supported by Brig. Gen. C.K. Hyde, 86th Airlift Wing commander (or Col. Stephen Lambert, vice commander).
“We invited General Hyde to assist the German senior national representative, Col. (GS) Harry H. Schnell, with the grand opening and the ribbon cutting ceremony to reflect the outstanding relationship between the host nation and the host,” said Chief Master Sgt. Hans-Juergen Kohl, German air force liaison offices to Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe. “Our restaurant observed its 40th anniversary in February, and we hope to be able to continue to serve our U.S. and international partners for many more years.”
After the official ceremony outside the Deutsches Haus, which is located in Bldg. 544, guests can enjoy a barbecue served on the patio.
The German House is registered as an association in the official register of clubs and societies at the Zweibrücken local court, and as of Feb. 7, 1972, it is listed in the commercial register of the Ramstein-Miesenbach union community.
“As an association it is our intention to promote camaraderie and assist our members on and off duty,” Chelius said. “We conduct cultural and social events such as barbecues, wine tastings, Christmas parties and membership raffles where members can win wonderful prizes.”
Members just pay an annual fee of €16 and can enjoy these events for free. As an association the restaurant is not allowed to make profits. Everything goes right back to the members.
The Deutsches Haus association currently has 150 regular members and 370 associate members. Members have various other benefits such as a daily three-course menus costing €4.20 or special themed buffets.
The restaurant is open to everybody, not just members, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. for breakfast, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 for lunch, and 5 to 9 p.m. for dinner, Monday through Friday. The Deutsches Haus also offers set ups for retirement ceremonies, farewells and other functions.
The restaurant staff consists of 18 Soldiers total, of which eight are chefs working in the kitchen. The others wait on guests at the table. Guests are encouraged to make reservations for lunch. The Deutsches Haus will only accept cash, dollars or euros. Credit cards are not accepted.
To make reservations or call in orders to go, call 06371-4659-3702 or 606-258-3702.
