A Taste of Europe

Specialties

Authentic European cuisine and true European hospitality await you at

A Taste of Europe. We serve lunch and dinner in an elegant yet comfortable setting. Our on and off premise catering services offer you an extensive menu and superb presentation.

Our lunch specialties are named after European cities, such as

«Munich» (German Potato Salad and Knackwurst), «Budapest» (sandwich

made with Chiken, toasted Almonds and Hungarian Paprika), «Prague»

(golden Potato Pancakes), etc.

The appetizers on the dinner menu include Greek «Spanakopita», Latvian «Piragi» and Fennel-​laced Vegetable Pancakes served with a velvety Spanish Saffron Sauce. Some examples of dinner entrees are

German «Sauerbraten», French «Coq au Vin», Polish «Golabki», Hungarian

«Goulash», Czech Pork Tenderloin with Root Vegetable and Sour Cream flavored Sauce, and Austrian «Wiener Schnitzel».

Our house desserts include «Apfelstrudel», «Mousse au Chocolat» and

«Palacinky» (Crepes with Jam, Chocolate and Whipped Cream).

History

Established in 1999.

A Taste of Europe started as an off-​premise catering service. Owner/​chef Jeannette always loved to cook and knew the importance of presenting the food beatifully. «The eyes eat first». Her love of cooking and baking came from her Grandmother, who welcomed J’s assistance when she prepared meals for the family in Czechoslovakia. «Babi», as Jeannette affectionately called her, lived in five different countries in her lifetime. The culinary skills that J. acquired from her, as well as her travels and studies in Europe are the reasons why J. became so passionate about serving people quality food.

When many people started to ask whether she also had a restaurant, Jeannette started thinking… Why not? in 2006, when her husband Janis retired from his other job, they opened a café in downtown Cobeskill.

By the end of 2007, Janis and Jeannette decided to move A Taste of Europe to a new location, a conveniently located large building that was originatly built as a church in 1917.

Meet the Business Owner

Jeannette B.

Business Owner

Jeannette, owner/​chef of the restraurant/​catering service was born and raised in Czechoslovakia, the part that is now the Czech Republic. In 1967 the entire family, including J’s Grandmother, obtained visas to go to Austria for a two week vacation. They did not return home. After a few months in a refugee camp, the went to the U.S. to start a new life in freedom.

Six years later, Jeannette met her future husband Janis (born in Latvia) through a connection that can only be called «fate». When you go to the restaurant, they will be happy to tell you the story. There are also many other interesting stories about their lives and those of their ancestors. If you would like to hear them. Janis will be happy to share while Jeannette prepares your meal.