October 19, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, III & IV • Page 21 Pheifers bring 40th Oktoberfest celebration to Kirker’s menu, with scaled-down portions and prices,” Pheifer added. This lunch special is being offered weekdays from noon to 3 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. “Our regular menu is still available, including burgers, prime rib, and our thin crust pizza,” she said. Many long-time patrons know Kirker’s for its crispy, thincrust pizza, and the inn is still making it the same way. The inn even makes its signature pizzas and sells them – unbaked – to those who prefer to bake them at home. Kirker’s also offers “Country Lunch” specials, early bird specials (available from noon to 6 p.m. and all day on Thursdays), and dinner specials. On Tuesday nights, the inn offers diners its top six entrees for just $12 between the hours of 6 and 8 p.m. Enjoy prime rib, stuffed shrimp, a “wurst” platter, wienerschnitzel, sauerbraten, or a combination of broiled or fried seafood. These entrées are served with a choice of soup or salad. While Kirker’s is known for its casual atmosphere, reservations are highly recommended, especially during Oktoberfest. “We’ve been busy,” Pheifer said, adding that each week she has been making and serving approximately 200 pounds of her award-winning sauerbraten with ginger snap gravy. As for the inn’s casual fare, it’s hard to beat the “Kirker Burger” – a half-pound burger served on a toasted roll with lettuce and tomato and melted Swiss cheese with onion rings and fries. Diners also enjoy Kirker’s variety of (continued on Crossword page) This fall marks the 40th Oktoberfest celebration hosted by Ginger Pheifer, chef/ owner of Kirker’s Inn, and her husband Andy. Oktoberfest has been an annual event at Kirker’s, the leading German American restaurant in Bergen and Passaic counties, since the Pheifers bought the restaurant 17 years ago. The restaurateurs previously celebrated 23 years at their former location, the King’s Ransom in Waldwick. At Kirker’s, Oktoberfest means authentic home-style German fare and beverages. Now through Oct. 31, this casual, friendly, and affordable restaurant will be serving pork shanks, beef rouladen, jumbo pretzels, schnitzels, sausages, goulash, potato pancakes, potato dumplings, spaetzel, red cabbage, sauerkraut, and apple streudel. Those who want an authentic beverage to complement Pheifer’s fare will be pleased to know that Kirker’s also features several German beers on tap. The inn’s full bar also includes wines by the bottle or glass. “Nothing is over $22.95,” Pheifer said of the Oktoberfest dinner menu, adding that the price includes entrée, salad, potato, and vegetable. “New this year is our Oktoberfest lunch