27 May 2023 – Efringen-Kirchen DE (near Basel)
It’s “Spargelzeit” – asparagus season – in this part of the world. For those who have lived here for a while, no further explanation is necessary. Newcomers might not yet have experienced this culinary highlight, which is only available in April through mid-June of each year. Here you can read a National Geographic article “Calling all Foodies …” to find out more!
Markgräfler Wine and Asparagus Evening
Our event will start with a visit to the well-known Ziereisen winery, where we will sample a number of the wines produced there.
The Ziereisens are known for producing outstanding Pinot Noir and Chasselas (also called Gutedel or Fendant), and a little Syrah, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, etc. Learn more about this family winery here.
This will be followed by a traditional asparagus dinner (white asparagus, various hams, potatoes, Hollandaise sauce, mayonnaise, and “Kratzte”) at Walsers Landhotel & Restaurant. The cost of the dinner includes all drinks and dessert.
Dinner Menu at Walsers Landhotel & Restaurant
First Course
Spring salad / quark with herbs / bread from the wood-fired oven
Main Course
Asparagus from local farms with cured pork shoulder, ham from the Black Forest, crusted ham, shredded savory pancakes, small roasted potatoes, Hollandaise sauce, mayonnaise
Dessert Course
Vanilla parfait with marinated strawberries
Drinks included:
– Mineral water, sparkling or still
– 1 dl chasselas with the first course
– 1 dl pinot gris from Huck-Wagner winery
– Coffee or espresso
Join us as we celebrate asparagus season! We look forward to seeing you there!
Event Details
Date: Saturday, 27 May 2023
Meeting time: 16:00 – 21h00
Meeting point: Ziereisen Winery, Markgrafenstr. 17, 79588 Efringen Kirchen (DE)
Restaurant: Walsers Landhotel & Restaurant, Bahnhofstraße 34, 79588 Efringen-Kirchen
Cost:
Due-Paying Members: CHF 13.- (winery), CHF 62.- (dinner)
All Others: CHF 18.- (winery), CHF 72.- (dinner)
Transportation
Efringen-Kirchen is a 13-14 minute train ride from the Badischer Bahnhof in Basel, which in turn has frequent connections to Basel’s main station. For those coming by car, there is ample parking near the winery and restaurant. The restaurant is located right at the train station, and the winery is a short walk from there.
Train Timetable (Returning to Basel)
Efringen-Kirchen – Basel Badischer Bahnhof
19:10 – 19:23 (RE 7)
19:30 – 19:43 (RB 27)
20:30 – 20:43 (RB 27)
21:16 – 21:29 (RE 7)
22:10 – 22:23 (RE 7)
22:35 – 22:49 (RB 27)