1892 German Bier Haus

icejammer · Post by **icejammer** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 10:28 am

Daily Nonpareil wrote:Broadway might get a taste of Germany

A fall opening is anticipated for a new German restaurant at 142 W. Broadway.

Details are somewhat in flux, but Jim Royer, co-owner of J Development with Julie Stavneak, the team that developed the apartments at the site of the old 1892 Edibles and Spirits, confirmed that Council Bluffs native Frank Hoover has leased the property.

Hoover, who owns Das Rheinland in Omaha's Old Market, declined through Royer to be interviewed for this article.

Originally planned as a German beer house, Royer said the project remains in the planning phase, but the overall concept is set.

"It's going to be a German restaurant for sure," he said. The name and the exact format are still being determined.

The new restaurant will occupy one of four bays that run from 136 to 142 W. Broadway. Royer is looking to fill those other spots as soon as possible, and he's willing to listen to a variety of options.

"Anything that would kind of fit in with the neighborhood," he said. "It could be office, retail or restaurant."

The four apartments that sit above the street-level bays are full, Royer said.

icejammer · Post by **icejammer** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 2:48 pm

The German Bier House is now open for business!!!

midtown charlie · Post by **midtown charlie** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 10:29 pm

....and what's like. Â Should I actually drive my arse over there to check it out. Â Is it worth the trip?

Mr. Cox · Post by **Mr. Cox** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 7:16 pm

The owner closed his former restaurant, Das Rheinland, in the Old Market. Â Das Rheinland is being replaced by a new sports bar, The Stadium Club, owned by the same guy that owns Scott St. Pub in CB.

Stargazer · Post by **Stargazer** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 7:51 pm

You're kidding? Â Das Rheinland closed... and is now this?

I guess that great news for Council Bluffs... and just a little further I'll have to drive. Â It was only 2 minutes to get to the West Center location... what's next? Â Des Moines? :\

icejammer · Post by **icejammer** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 1:00 pm

So is JD Tuckers combining space with the new Stadium Club, or are they going to remain separate entities? Â JD Tuckers was opened by the same guy that owns Scott Street Pub, and as I understood, they utilized Das Rheinland for their kitchen operations.

Ben · Post by **Ben** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 4:13 pm

This should probably be under a stadium club thread (if one exists), but the question was posed here, so I thought I'd answer it here.

I've asked that question (combining of the spaces) of the bartenders on one of my many frequent trips to JD Tuckers. Â The Stadium Club (former Das Rheinland) will be similarly styled as Tuckers, and they expect to draw much the same crowd, but will remain 2 separate entities, mostly to preserve the smoking currently allowed in JD Tuckers (as they currently don't serve food). Â Thinking is that they will most likely offer takeout from the Stadium Club to Tuckers, with waitresses/bartenders shuffling orders/food back and forth..... Â Gotta love the ways people figure out around the smoking ban.

Last I heard, they were hoping for a Superbowl grand opening, but things appeared to be slipping some timeline wise during the remodel, so they weren't quite as definitive on a date (I'll try and post an update next time I head in for a drink).

icejammer · Post by **icejammer** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 8:26 am

Thanks, Ben! Â 'Tis certainly interesting on the smoking ban, I hadn't thought of that.

icejammer · Post by **icejammer** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 9:14 am

1892 German Bier Haus opens

You can call the 1892 German Bier Haus at 142 W. Broadway authentic.

The rebirth of the 100 block of West Broadway continues with a new face on an old favorite. The site that once was home to one of the city's most popular bars, the 1892 Edibles & Spirits, has been given new life, thanks to Frank Hoover who came to Council Bluffs nine years ago from his native Saxony in eastern Germany.

From the gold wood panels that outline the front door to the solid wood floors and brick walls, the 1892 German Bier Haus is warm and welcoming. The wooden bar lines one side with glass beer mugs towering over everything. Flags representing the German states adorn the other wall as patrons choose between tables or booths.

A couch and fireplace grace a corner near the front doors and to the rear an open space provides room for darts and tables for foosball and pool.

The new bar opened Jan. 12 and celebrated its grand opening on Saturday. On Monday the kitchen will begin featuring daily specials, while German favorites anchor the menu.

Post by **Coyote** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 3:12 am

The Stadium Club is planning on opening Feb 5th (M-F 2pm-1am S/S 11am-1am)

icejammer · Post by **icejammer** » Mon Jul 16, 2007 12:08 pm

German native realizes dream in U.S. 'paradise'

. . . While beer isn't 1892's only item, owner Frank Hoover is capitalizing on his native Germany's reputation for hearty ale in his downtown beer haus and restaurant. Hoover and his staff sport black and white "I did Das Boot!" T-shirts, which invites the question, "What does it mean?"

The "boot" refers to a 64-ounce glass and if you "did it," a bell rings - not only in your head, but also in the restaurant. . . .

Hoover's bartender fills a glass from one of four beer towers. The large imported German glass urns pour 15 different ales. Hoover plans to add another tower and five more on-tap selections to go with 85 European bottled beers he offers.

Seventy-four-year-old Johanna makes homemade soup in the kitchen and rolls out dumplings filled with bacon and onion.

"Our German food is homemade, just like Grandma's," Hoover said.

While 1892 specializes in German fare, such as schnitzel, sauerkraut, ham hocks and red cabbage, Hoover also offers hamburgers and other American items.

Before setting up shop in Council Bluffs this January, Hoover owned Das Rheinland in the Old Market. When a neighboring business offered to buy the place, he jumped at the offer.

"It was more a special occasion place," he said. "And there are too many restaurants in Omaha."

Hoover said 1892 is more to his liking and reminds him of his Plauen restaurant.

"You see a lot of the same people. It is more like a community." . . .

Frank Hoover, owner of 1892, stands outside of the restaurant. Hoover, who is originally from eastern Germany, offers various traditional dishes at his eatery.

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Mon Jul 16, 2007 2:56 pm

"And there are too many restaurants in Omaha."

-Big E

icejammer · Post by **icejammer** » Mon Jul 16, 2007 3:39 pm

Yeah, I thought that was a pretty funny thing to say, but whatever...

Post by **nebugeater** » Mon Jul 16, 2007 3:49 pm

icejammer wrote:Yeah, I thought that was a pretty funny thing to say, but whatever...

People on here have said the same thing in a few resturant thread.

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Mon Jul 16, 2007 4:22 pm

Yeah, and they too were overwhelmed by the Wrath of the

-Big E

Post by **Coyote** » Mon Jul 16, 2007 6:24 pm

Well - I guess it will take a while checking out all the too many restaurants in Omaha before I think about going to his joint. Â :roll:

Stargazer · Post by **Stargazer** » Mon Jul 16, 2007 11:51 pm

My wife and I went there a few months ago... they seem to have gone with alot more 'bar'... and a lot less 'german'. Â We loved the food at Das Rheinland... this place... not so much. Â A very limited menu compared to what they once had.