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Hofbrau is a

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-style food service derived from the German term ''Hofbräu'', which originally referred to a brewery with historical ties to a royal court. Such breweries often have beer gardens where food is served.

Food

The choice of meats offered at most hofbraus includes some form of roast beef such as prime rib,

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, or brisket; some form of

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such as

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, pastrami, or ham; a whole roasted

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such as

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; and sometimes buffalo. Meals are typically served as

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es or as plated dinners, per the customer's preference. Sandwiches are often served au jus on

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rolls in French dip style, or

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with beef jus or

gravy Gravy is a sauce often made from the juices of meats that run naturally during cooking and often thickened with wheat flour or corn starch for added texture. The gravy may be further coloured and flavoured with gravy salt (a simple mix of salt an ...

ladled over the sandwich at the carvery station. Dinners often come with a side of mashed potatoes and gravy, with gravy ladled over both the potatoes and the meat. In addition, a

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with

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plus a choice of hot and cold side dishes is included. Hot sides often include

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, macaroni and cheese,

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, and green beans. Cold sides often include macaroni or pasta salad,

potato salad Potato salad is a salad dish made from boiled potatoes, usually containing a dressing and a variety of other ingredients such as boiled eggs and raw vegetables. In the United States, it is generally considered a side dish and usually accompanie ...

, or regular iceberg lettuce

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. Beer on tap is commonly available at most hofbraus. Liquor is sometimes available, and most alcoholic drinks are generally inexpensive.

Layout and characteristics

Restaurants are laid out cafeteria-style: Customers take a tray and utensils at the beginning of a long steam table, place meat orders at the carvery station, add side dishes as they move down the line, pay the cashier at the end of the line, and then seat themselves. Expansive dining areas are generally available at larger hofbraus, and are typically used as meeting places for large groups of people who gather to eat, drink, watch sports on television, and have parties.

References

{{reflist Restaurants by type

Food

Layout and characteristics

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