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Old Europe *
Washington, $

Having outlived every German restaurantexcept for Cafe Mozartthat came and went during its 49-year history, Old Europe is headed toward its golden anniversary. Owner and host Karl Herold keeps the dining room's charming patina of age well dusted, and both the restaurant and its proprietor maintain their youthful vigor through a round of seasonal festivals.

The Oktoberfest at Old Europe, with its strapping platters of wursts, smoked pork loin, and liver dumplings, is not to be missed, but Herold claims that his asparagus festival in the March, April, and Mayfeaturing dishes that celebrate the stalks of spring in both white and green varietiesis the best attended of the annual festivities. Right now, Herr Herold is busy serving up the venison, rabbit, pheasant, and goose that are being celebrated during the current game festival. Whatever the season, it's worth taking a nostalgic trip to Old Europe to enjoy the crackly skinned roast-pork shank, the plate-filling schnitzels, and the apple strudel at this Washington institution.

Old Europe , 2434 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington; 202-333-7600. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch, daily for dinner. MapIt!

QUALITY: ****Excellent; *** Superior; **Very Good; * Good
PRICE RANGE: $$$= Very Expensive; $$ Expensive; $=Moderate; ¢=Inexpensive

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