Sunday, May 3, 2026

Watershed - German, Continental


Wurst sampler - Bratwurst, Knackwurst, Weisswurst - I way over-ordered, intending to take some home.  I wound up taking a lot more home than I expected because of the size of the portions.  From the leftovers I estimated this was close to 12 oz of sausages. Weisswurst is supposed to be steamed but this was grilled, I think, like the other two.  I guessed the mustard was Dusseldorf but the menu says Dijon.  Weisswurst is typically served with a sweet Bavarian mustard.  The kraut was awesome, a term I may have never used before for kraut.  I gave up on kraut several years ago after sampling a beer-mustard kraut at a local place - couldn't eat it.  This version is fine (in small portions, please). 


 Kaesespaetzle- I'm not a fan of Mac n Cheese, have never understood the fascination with the dish that many people have; this is the German version, I guess.  I wanted to try some spätzle prepared by a professional but once was enough for me.  Many will love this, I'm sure.

Goulash - Eastern European variety vs. American Goulash - got it to go, a very generous portion.  Wow!  Loved this, too.  The knedliky dumplings are Czech. 


Konigsberger meatballs - pork and beef in a lemon caper sauce - another Wow!  



Watershed had been open for a few years before I got around to visiting but it's one of the best and most interesting additions to this side of Houston.  Despite the number of beers available this is not just a beer bar with a kitchen - check the closing hours, much earlier than your usual pub.  I'm a Sausage-a-holic and not fond of pretzel buns so haven't tried any of the wursts that way but there are other sandwiches and lots more on the menu that is appealing.


Watershed - 4820 West Bellfort, about 100 yards east of South Post Oak, just off the corner of the West and South Loops. 

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