Many new items will be introduced during this exciting anniversary year for Café Mozart as Chef Richard anticipates adding Lobster Linguine, Duck Breast, Lamb Chops and others, creating new menu to enhance celebration.

Café Mozart lies in the heart of Leavenworth, the “Bavarian Village” of Washington. Upon entering the restaurant and strains of Mozart’s familiar melodies fill your ears, you feel immediately transported to an upscale restaurant in Mozart’s birthplace, Salzburg, Austria. You are greeted “Guten Tag” or “Guten Abend” ( good day, good evening) by owner Christina Zucktriegel or friendly staff member; yes, staff is expected to learn helpful German words of courtesy as Christina and Richard speak German fluently. As you take in the ambiance of Café Mozart, the magnificent richness of warm colors, fabric and elegant atmosphere are obvious. One tends to feel like royalty. If necessary to wait for your table, you can easily relax by cozy fireplace and sip a glass of finest sherry. Owner Richard Zucktriegel offers an amazingly extensive wine attic which can house over 1600 bottles which provide perfect compliment to menu items which delight your palate. Choices of enticing appetizers, imported and domestic wines and the unique decadently delicious desserts add to making your excellently prepared entrée a meal to savor. The décor, music, fireplace, intimate tables, guarantee an evening in Viennese atmosphere to remain memorable for a long time. On a recent visit to Café Mozart, we met a couple visiting from Vancouver B.C. celebrating 15^th anniversary. A couple from Tri Cities, Evan and Brook were enjoying a romantic interlude. Evan said, “ I decided to take definitely needed time away from work. I enjoyed the Chateaubriand and talked Brook into trying Escargot. Another guest, Ruth McIntyre told me, “ This in one of my most favorite eateries in the world.” Kirkland visitors, Kim and Richard said they loved the Schwabenteller and Wienerschnitzel.

As you dine in utmost elegance you are treated to the lovely harp music by Miriam Kelley whose recently released romantic CD “Just For You” is in perfect timing for Valentine’s Day. Your dining experience will surely be enhanced with background music by Miriam’s delicate touch.