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Beethoven's has returned off Park Square
By: Brian McCauley, bmccauley@miconews.com
A little more than a year after Beethoven's Restaurant closed its doors just
off the northwest corner of Paola's Park Square, the Poetter family has
leapt back into the restaurant business, opening Beethoven's No. 9 next
door.
Most of the German specialty items that became a staple in Paola at
Beethoven's are back on the menu at Beethoven's No. 9, Hannes Poetter
said.
Poetter, who still owns the former Beethoven's Restaurant building at 120
W. Peoria St., where El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant now operates, also
owns the two neighboring buildings at 110 and 108 W. Peoria St.
Murray's TV operated out of the structure for about 50 years, and the
business's name still is displayed on the outside. Poetter said the building
itself dates back to the late 1800s.
Poetter and his family tried to keep the history in mind as they jumped into
the daunting task of transforming the aging structure into a top-of-the-line
restaurant that still maintains a small-town feel.
The kitchen is filled with state-of-the-art equipment, but some of the
buildings' past shines through in the interior design, which features
bathroom doors designed after the original barn-like doors inside the
building as well as a framed square section of wall in the dining area
featuring the original paint and building material.
Poetter said the renovation process took almost four months and required
the help of many people and businesses, including neighboring El Tapatio,
which allowed him to store material during the process.
Poetter said he has received help from his wife, Ulrike, son Frederick and
daughter, Samantha, but he emphasized that his son Patrick has really
taken the lead in the operation.
The sweat and long hours paid off last week, when the new restaurant
quietly opened its doors Thursday.
Poetter said he was surprised by the large turnout, most of whom found out
about the opening by word of mouth.
“It was great. We missed having that contact with people,” Poetter said.
The restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday through
Saturday. Poetter said the limited hours will allow them to limit the number
of employees needed and give them time to focus on catering commitments.
German favorites, such as beef stroganoff and bratwurst, are back on the
menu, along with some new items, including weisswurst and nuernberger
bratwurst. Certified Angus steaks, salad, seafood, burgers and sandwiches
also are available.
Although the restaurant is now open, the Poetters aren't finished with their
design plans.
The family is busy designing a country store in the building adjoining
Beethoven's No. 9, where visitors can shop for homemade items while
enjoying some German cookies, candies or red cabbage and sauerkraut,
Poetter said.
The family also plans to fix up the rear of the building, and provide outdoor
seating. Poetter said he hopes the rear entrance will become the primary
one, so that people will park in the back lot, leaving Peoria Street parking
for existing businesses.
“I don't want to compete with El Tap and Emery (Steakhouse),” Poetter
said. “Hopefully, we can help each other out.”
By: Brian McCauley, bmccauley@miconews.com
A little more than a year after Beethoven's Restaurant closed its doors just
off the northwest corner of Paola's Park Square, the Poetter family has
leapt back into the restaurant business, opening Beethoven's No. 9 next
door.
Most of the German specialty items that became a staple in Paola at
Beethoven's are back on the menu at Beethoven's No. 9, Hannes Poetter
said.
Poetter, who still owns the former Beethoven's Restaurant building at 120
W. Peoria St., where El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant now operates, also
owns the two neighboring buildings at 110 and 108 W. Peoria St.
Murray's TV operated out of the structure for about 50 years, and the
business's name still is displayed on the outside. Poetter said the building
itself dates back to the late 1800s.
Poetter and his family tried to keep the history in mind as they jumped into
the daunting task of transforming the aging structure into a top-of-the-line
restaurant that still maintains a small-town feel.
The kitchen is filled with state-of-the-art equipment, but some of the
buildings' past shines through in the interior design, which features
bathroom doors designed after the original barn-like doors inside the
building as well as a framed square section of wall in the dining area
featuring the original paint and building material.
Poetter said the renovation process took almost four months and required
the help of many people and businesses, including neighboring El Tapatio,
which allowed him to store material during the process.
Poetter said he has received help from his wife, Ulrike, son Frederick and
daughter, Samantha, but he emphasized that his son Patrick has really
taken the lead in the operation.
The sweat and long hours paid off last week, when the new restaurant
quietly opened its doors Thursday.
Poetter said he was surprised by the large turnout, most of whom found out
about the opening by word of mouth.
“It was great. We missed having that contact with people,” Poetter said.
The restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday through
Saturday. Poetter said the limited hours will allow them to limit the number
of employees needed and give them time to focus on catering commitments.
German favorites, such as beef stroganoff and bratwurst, are back on the
menu, along with some new items, including weisswurst and nuernberger
bratwurst. Certified Angus steaks, salad, seafood, burgers and sandwiches
also are available.
Although the restaurant is now open, the Poetters aren't finished with their
design plans.
The family is busy designing a country store in the building adjoining
Beethoven's No. 9, where visitors can shop for homemade items while
enjoying some German cookies, candies or red cabbage and sauerkraut,
Poetter said.
The family also plans to fix up the rear of the building, and provide outdoor
seating. Poetter said he hopes the rear entrance will become the primary
one, so that people will park in the back lot, leaving Peoria Street parking
for existing businesses.
“I don't want to compete with El Tap and Emery (Steakhouse),” Poetter
said. “Hopefully, we can help each other out.”