Ratskeller
'The Rat'Location528 Commonwealth Avenue,:OwnerJimmy HaroldTypeGenre(s),ConstructionOpened1974Closed1997Demolished2000The Rathskeller (known as The Rat for short) was a legendary venue in that was open from 1974 to 1997. A dimly-lit, gritty establishment, the Rathskeller was considered the 'granddaddy' of Boston rock venues.During its heyday, the Rat hosted such acts as,. From 1980 to 1987, The Hoodoo BBQ—which called one of the '100 Best Restaurants in America'—was located at The Rat.In the 1960s it had been a restaurant and bar catering to college students. At the time it offered live music in a back room, featuring local bands such as The Remains (who opened for The Beatles on their final tour), The Lost (with future Boston punk legend Willie 'Loco' Alexander) and The Mods (whose drummer Harry Sandler went on to play with 'Boston Sound' hitmakers Orpheus).
Were so popular in 1965 that the owner of the Rathskeller was forced to open up the basement for the first time to the overflow crowds that the Remains attracted. Sixties-style live music was phased out at some point, and the Rathskeller reverted to a simple restaurant until 1974. Aimee Mann playing with her band the Young Snakes at the Rathskeller in 1981. —photo by David Henry.Upon reopening to music, the Rat promoted itself as the 'Locus of Boston Rock and Roll,'. While the club is often noted for the artists who performed there prior to their commercial breakthroughs it was also distinguished by the local bands and scenes it helped to develop.
In 1976, the album was released; it documented not only the music of the time, but the importance of the club in the development of Boston rock and roll. The was held at the Rathskeller for its first three years and was originally referred to as 'The Rumble at the Rat.' The Rat was also considered important for its contribution to the movement. In a 2010 interview, Ken Casey of the said: '(The Rat) afforded us the opportunity to have a place to play and develop our fan base, and it was just amazing to us. And the reason I credit it with all of our success, was this is how we started to tour.
The hardcore punk scene in the mid-’90s was huge in Boston.' References to the Rat's cultural impact can be found in the book, the film, and in both and.The Rathskeller closed in November 1997, and was torn down in October 2000 to make way for the Hotel Commonwealth, a 148-room luxury hotel of which is a limited partner.In 2002, released a song on their album lamenting the loss of the Rat titled ' I Want My City Back.' Notable acts. ^ Baker, Matthew Reid (July 2010). Boston Magazine. Retrieved 29 July 2014. Sullivan, Jim (15 November 1997).
'Kenmore Square's fabled Rat to close this weekend'. The Boston Globe. P. C.5. Quint, Al. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
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On August 25th 1867 the first foundation stone was laid for this honorable venue, and on August 1st 1874 the Ratskeller opened its doors for the first time. Since then guests have been delighted to the Bavarian specialties served in its historic rooms. Today the menu showcases food from Franconia and other Bavarian regions.Many German towns in earlier times had a traditional Ratskeller restaurant or inn, housed in the cellar of the their town hall.
Munich’s Ratskeller in the past years found its place in the Bavarian capitals gastronomy scene as a Wirtshaus (inn) which not only offered traditional Bavarian meals, but also offered a menu with a variety of international dishes. The huge Wirtshaus under Munich’s Town Hall currently seats 1,200 people inside and a few hundred outside at the Prunkhof of the Town Hall at the Marienplatz. Munich Combination SaladDesserts include Black Forest Kirsch cake or hot apple strudel with vanilla sauce or Munich apple fritters with vanilla ice-cream and whipped cream, plus 2 drinks per person (choice of beer, wine or soft drinks) also including a coffee/tea. Kids Menu (0-12 years old) includes choice of Fish fingers crispy baked with french fries or Chicken nuggets crispy baked with french fries, mixed ice cream with whipped cream, 1 soft drink of choice plus Hot chocolate. It’s all wunderbar in Munchen!Millions of people visit the Ratskeller and enjoy the Munich Glockenspiel during Octoberfest each year.
The first Oktoberfest was held October 12,1810 in honour of the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig. Octoberfest 2016 in Munich will be held September 17 through October 3.
Rathskeller Menu
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