The Bavarian Inn Presents: Walker on the Water September 12, 2025

For 45 years, the Holz Brücke has been a cherished symbol of Frankenmuth, linking the Bavarian Inn Restaurant with the Bavarian Inn Lodge. Walker on the Water celebrates this iconic connection by bringing together Chef Jacob Austin of the Bavarian Inn Restaurant and Chef Jason Wellnitz of the Bavarian Inn Lodge for a unique culinary collaboration, perfectly paired with premium Johnnie Walker Scotch whiskies.

Greta Gillespie Harper of Diageo Beverages and her expert team will walk you through the rich heritage and complexity of Scotch whisky - showcasing what makes Johnnie Walker a true classic.

Don’t miss out on this unique outdoor dining experience on the historic Holz Brücke Covered Wooden Bridge for an unforgettable evening.

Menu

Passed Hors d’Oeuvres

· Bourbon Glazed Pork Belly Bites

Skewered cubes of crispy pork belly finished with a sticky bourbon-maple glaze.

· Scotch Braised Chicken Thigh

With caramelized onions and goat cheese in phyllo

Create a Welcome Highball with your choice of Johnnie Walker Black, Green, or Gold

First Course

• Grilled Peach & Arugula Salad

Grilled peaches, candy-striped Chioggia beets, baby arugula, toasted walnuts, feta, and fresh mint, finished with a white balsamic-honey vinaigrette.

Served with Penicillin (Glenkinchie + Talisker Spritz) and .25 oz Glenkinchie neat pour

Second Course

• Grilled New York Strip Steak

Finished with a Johnnie Walker Black Label compound butter and paired with a charred citrus and scotch-glazed shrimp skewer.

Served with creamy horseradish mashed potatoes and grilled broccolini with lemon zest and toasted hazelnuts.

Served with Cragganmore Scotch Old Fashioned and .25 oz Cragganmore neat pour

Third Course

• Brown Butter Cake

With scotch almond cherry compote, vanilla caramel custard, and smoked whip cream

Served with Maple Hot Toddy with Mortlach, (Zehnder Maple Syrup) and .25 oz Mortlach neat pour

Reservations are required. Cost is $125 per person and includes whiskies, meal, tax and gratuity.

Host or Publisher Bavarian Inn Restaurant