Elite Event at Rosamunde Sausage Grill

Sausage… mmmm but no. Sausage will always remind me of Polish Chicago, Sundays at Maxwell Street… onions.
But I haven’t had a sausage since the 90’s…so I was curious to see what this place was about and to try out their vegan sausage.
The event was my first and soo much fun! My friend pigged out on the various sausages while I opted for the vegan sausage and I loved it. The only thing that scared me was that I would love the taste too much and go back to eating meat! I loved the toppings that were offered, including mustards and sauerkraut, so you can make it even tastier.
The sodas that were offered were soooo good! I’ll be back for sure.

Sausages sausages! I got to taste so many sausages! They were all hot, they were all scrumptious, and they all were covered in way too many condiments by me. I’m a condiment junkie. With a condiment bar, I just can’t be stopped. Can’t be controlled.
The venue is gorgeous, and the wood look goes well with beer and sausages. Even the vegan sausage was awesome.
The staff rocked it, and the cocktails were refreshing and delicious.
The cheddar cheese inside the sausage? Enough to trek to Williamsburg for.
Again Peter, thank you and thank you! Really, I did have a dinner afterwards. Not that I had much room to eat after sausages. And it was so worth it.

Sausages and beer on a Monday night? Hell yes! I was the first one to arrive at this event, and although I did a downright shitty job of forming a line (basically I didn’t), I was the first to get beer! Rosamunde is a micro-​chain from California which has a great beer hall-​meets-​speakeasy setup which I liked a lot. They have a great tap selection, and I love some of the happy hour specials I saw (Anchor Steam for $ 1 sounds amazing). The staff was very friendly and efficient too. The place got crowded but not overwhelmingly so, and it was small enough that you could actually talk to the community managers without their heads exploding (exaggerating, but seriously its nice when they get to enjoy an event too). My one issue was that Rosamunde was offering its $ 2 for a half pint deal only for certain beers and didn’t say anything prior to the event or even until I ordered one that was off limits. The bartender was nice to give me a taste of the Rodenbach Grand Cru I wanted (delicious) before removing the tap handles, but I feel that this could’ve been handled better. That aside, having Anchor Steam, 2 rare beers from Ommegang, Weihenstephan Heffe Weissbier, Brooklyn Sorachi Ace and more available is nothing to scoff at.
The sausages were pretty good. They were serving a cheese brautwurst, beer sausage, merguez, and vegan links on a roll. I didn’t try the vegan because I’m not one. The cheese brautwurst was my favorite due to the consistency of the meat rather than the cheese. The merguez was my favorite of the other 2, which is surprising as I don’t normally like lamb. Some of the sausages came with cole slaw and onions which was good, and the different sauces available – ranging from curry ketchup to chipotle mayo – were great. I would definitely grab a pint and a sausage here sometime as I liked this place much better than the other options nearby. Pretty great event overall although ideally it would be on a Monday.

This event was fantastic. Had some really awesome beers, and they do something kind of interesting here: they have a bunch of craft beers, typically higher alcohol, and they serve them in a slightly smaller glass than usual and charge less. That seems like an ideal way to offer these kind of beers, and I really enjoyed it.
Sausages were great too, with the exception – just trying to be helpful here – of the merguez, which did not have much taste, which was very surprising. The veal was awesome, and the brat and the one with cheese were both very good too. Comfortable place also.

I’ll never look at sausages the same way again. I never thought of the varied ways to dress those tasty treats up. Of course the first 2013 elite event would show me the light.
I came, I ate sausages, I drank Jim beam with homemade soda, I realized that was a great combination and went back for seconds. The kicker was the unique self serve topping options.
Can someone say lamb sausage and delicious in the same sentence?!? I guess I just did. I want to go back with a sausage bucket list to ensure that I taste everything on the menu. Maybe I took it too far, maybe it’s just the right place to go, maybe I just want to go back.
Great time, great people, great food and drink and great kickoff to what I’m assuming will be a great year!

The sausages, the sausages! My companion and I tried three sausages– the lamb, the beer and cheddar– and found each to be delicious. Our favorites hands down was the lamb sausage. So, so good! The cheddar was a close second. At first I thought I had grabbed another beer sausage, but then I took a bite and cheese oozed out! Cheddar inside of a sausage, there aren’t many things better than that for a girl like me.
Along with our sausages, my friend and I enjoyed a few cocktails– Beam Black with house made sodas. I tried all three of the sodas, ginger was my favorite. So good, and a very generous pour might I add! Those drinks were strong!
I will definitely be back to Rosamunde Grill for happy hour drinks and sausages.
Many thanks to the staff for such a wonderful event with delicious sausages and big ups to Peter D. and Unilocal staff for another awesome event.

Ah, my first review of 2013. Thank you Rosamunde for hosting for us reckless Unilocalers, and Peter D. for hooking us up with such a sweet event. I can never get too much sausage and Rosamunde delivered. The lamb sausage was my favorite, followed by the cheddar brat, then beer sausage (I didn’t bother with the vegan option, since I had access to the real deal). I heard others say that the cheddar was a favorite, and I can only imagine that the squirting cheese might have done it for them… although that’s just my guess. Oh, and I can’t forget to mention all of the condiments. Curry ketchup? AMAZING!
The beer list at Rosamunde is extensive, and it looked like they have really good deals during happy hour. The décor of the place is rustic and inviting, too. I was bummed that my plus one bailed at the last minute, but was lucky enough to meet some fellow Unilocalers (and their +1s), who generously offered up their humor and entertaining convo (Thanks guys!). I’m so glad I got to check out this event, and will definitely be revisiting Rosamunde to get my sausage-​fix!

I’m almost ashamed to say that this was my first trip into Williamsburg… and I’ve been living in this borough for several years. If Rosamunde is any indication of what’s in the neighborhood I’ll definitely be back to explore.
The restaurant itself was beautifully done with its dim lighting and rustic charm. The sausage was fantastic and many thanks to the staff at Rosamunde for serving them quickly all night long.
We ended up trying ¾ (sorry vegan sausage– I just couldn’t bring myself to try you!)
(+) Lamb was my favorite of the night. Loved the mild spice paired with some dijon mustard.
(+) Beef/​Beer is always a winner and here was no different. The kick of spices were delicious and made the house made sodas that much better.
(+/​-​) The Cheddar Sausage gets a mixed review. We tried this one a couple times and at least once the sausage didn’t appear to be cooked all the way through. :-/​
For some silly reason we didn’t partake in the $ 2 beers but ended up taking full advantage of the house made sodas. Ginger (made with real ginger, of course, will make drinking «Canada Dry» difficult next time) and lemon (sweet, not sour) were both delightful and totally refreshing.
Thank you Rosamunde for hosting and & Peter D for setting up another fabulous event in BK!

What a great event! A great crowd and plenty of food and drink to go around. I usually don’t like Bourbon, but the Beam Black and homemade soda combination was awesome. («Not awesome at all!» said my hangover the next day.)
I would be a dope if I didn’t come back here. The sausage served at the event was awesome. I tried all three since there seemed to be enough to do so. Each one was better than the last — and the sauces were great too. I can’t wait to come in and try the Wild Boar sausage and Duck sausages.
Thanks Peter D. and Rosamunde for a perfect event!

Though we still don’t know how the sausage is made we do know it’s tasty. Kudos to Rosamunde for the $ 2 half pints and to Peter for tolerating my long, creepy hugs.
Cheddar Brat was a little taste of a Packers games. Loaded, a bit greasy and oh so cheesy. Perfect drunk food. If I had a second stomach it would have been stashed with a week’s worth of merguez.

Another fun Unilocal event! So nice to have a crowd on a Monday night.
There was even plenty of space to sit and get comfy.
The bartenders were speedy and poured with a heavy hand. The complimentary drinks were made with house made sodas and they offered at least 5 different sausages, including a vegan option which made me very happy. It was fun to try all the varieties of sausage here, of which there is no lack. The sausage honestly kept on coming, it was a very generous event. My favorite was the beer sausage but I was also intrigued with the cheddar sausage, which had cheddar infused into it, which kind of squirted out with each bite. There is a self serve condiment bar with crazy varieties of mustards (but I don’t eat mustard) so I especially enjoyed the curry ketchup.
The cooks in the open kitchen were really attentive and were constantly restocking the sausages. I really appreciated that one of the chefs actually came over to our table and asked how we enjoyed the food, that really provided a personal touch.
I met some new friendly faces and feel like in general the vibe was very chill.

What an epic Monday Night.
Loved the layout of this place. Very rustic and chill.
Saw many regulars trying to come in for a bite during our private party and made a note to come back for $ 1 Yuenglings during happy hour!
The Cheddar brat was by far my fave.
I couldnt try the vegan sausage. It was white. It scared me. But i hear it was great.
The beer sausage was spicy and tasted great with the sweet peppers!
i didnt imbibe on the booze because my heart skipped a beat over the homemade gingerale. It was spicy and refreshing.
i ate way too many sausages but am tickled to report they are so close to home!
Thanks for a great time Chase and crew! Also, thank you Peter D for talking to the weather man this time! Maybe you turned a new leaf– no rainy elite events in 2013!

If it’s one thing Unilocal CM Pete D knows well it’s a good sausagefest! Oodles and oodles of sausage. Loads of sausage in your mouth!
Not kidding, this place knows how to rock the sausage. So many different varieties. Along with a killer craft beer list and great prices Rosamunde Sausage Grill should be on any sausage lovers list to visit.
Just walking in I saw all kinds of signage promoting some pretty awesome beer specials — $ 3 Yuengling pints all day every day, $ 1 Anchor Steam/​Yeungling &½ pints of Old Rasputin Monday-​Friday 5−7pm, $ 5 shot & Tecate all day, flights, beer tastings, and more. OMG!!! They have 24craft taps! This place is a destination just for the booze!
Add to this the ridonkulous specialty sausage selection and you might never want to leave. They offer up close to 20 different types. There is even a vegan sausage for you deprived non-​meat eaters (LOL). During this Unilocal sausagefest we were teated to a few as a sampling and honestly I liked them all! Beer Sausage — smoky and a bit spicy — was my fav. Chedder Brat was a close 2^nd with a nice cheesiness to it. The Merguez was a Morrocan Spiced Lamb that I liked even though I’m not a big lamb fan. I had to try the Vegan Kielbasa made with soy just for laughs and it was not too bad. I have to say I loved the soft rolls they use for their sausage sandwiches. Even the toppings rocked — curry ketchup, wasabi mustard, garlic mayo and a few others! Good stuff. Also worth noting is that the food never stopped all two hours and they kept serving up sausages all throughout the event. No one went hungry here!
To wash it all down I stuck with the drink special for the event — Jim Beam Black and ginger ale soda which was delicious! They went down way too easy. They make a variety of house-​made sodas that are terrific. I also had a few pints of Anchor Steam with Ruggy that were pretty damn good too. Damn, I already want to come back for the beers and sausage for happy hour!
The staff here were great. Really nice people that kept the drinks flowing and the food coming out hot. Super crowd too and the place was set up nice to mix and mingle at community type table seating and one long bar that you had to pass to get to the sausage counter. Bumped into a lot of friends this way. Had a great time and it helps set off the long work week on a Monday night. Thanks again to Pete D, Unilocal,and the owners/​staff of Rosamunde for setting up this cool evening.
Thank goodness the L train is within stumbling distance!

Dear Sausage,
Why do you hate me so much? You screwed up my diet and «New Year’s» resolution, I just couldn’t resist you!
When we first met at Rosemunde, there were many of you to choose from, Beer Sausage, Cheese Sausage, Vegan and even your foreign cousin Merguez was there. I decided to try 3 (except vegan), I felt guilty! You were all so well prepared, grilled to perfection, Rosemunde elevated you to a whole new level beyond any sausage I have ever tasted, (Yes I am sorry you were not my first).
The lovely Staff at Rosemunde kept you coming… non-​stop, and it made everyone happy!
I dreamt of finding you all my life, it is hard to find good sausage in NYC, but now that I found you I will never forget you, and I will make sure to visit Rosemunde over and over… just to have you again!
I paired you with a few Beers and house made sodas, Rosemunde had an extensive variety of kraft beers that I personally have never tried, and for just $ 2 for a half pint, I was very happy to try a few.
Sausage, we have to thank Peter D. and the rest of the Unilocal staff for putting this awesome Sausage Fest together, if it weren’t for Peter D. and Unilocal we would have never met.
Big shout out to Ruggy J. who was in the building… we finally got a chance to hang out, chit-​chat and kick back over a few beers.
A special thanks goes out to the Staff at Rosemunde who were all hard at work, providing us with good Drinks, a nice atmosphere and all you can eat sausages (literally), Thank you.
What a way to kick off the New Year… I’d never thought I would say this but Thank you Unilocal for introducing me to good Sausage. Lol.
Sincerely,
Leo L.

You know what the best thing about getting up this morning??? Still being able to smell the deep aroma of sausage on my hands after multiple hand washes! Men in my office are gonna be quite chatty with me today!
Rosamunde was inviting both inside and out, from the rustic raw brick walls inside to the simple and tasteful front.
The set up couldn’t have been any better for a Unilocaler with Elite status for the new year! If you went last night, I think your entry happened something like this:
Walked in — Provided either real or fake name depending on your mood -«Hey Jaclyn L.!» said Jaclyn G. — xx Hugs xx — Barrrrrrr with $ 2 beer! — Grab and Go (tip inserted here) — Fooooddd — Wow! What lovely sausages you have! What?! I can take the whole thing?! — Grab and Go — :nom nom nom: — Settle at a table
However your night went, many of us embraced this sausage fest (borrowed from Phil H.). The star of the night for me was the cheese brat; such a perfect marriage of sauerkraut, onions, and cheese infused sausage — what’s not to love?! Buns? Oh yeah, to perfection! Bet NONE of you just had one!
Great crowd and a wonderful mix to work the room with new and old faces.
Thank you Peter D. and the whole Elite Team! Love how we love Williamsburg!

I can’t think of nothing better to start the new Unilocal year than a sausagefest of massive proportions!
Actually, i can: a sausagefest AND a beerfest would top that. And that’s what I got: delicious sausages and tasty brews in the joyous company of some of my favorite people.
The cheddar brat was as rich as it was tasty, but my favorite were the beer brat and, most of all, the lamb merguez. I also couldn’t help noticing other really interesting sausages they have on the menu, including wild boar, andouille, and rabbit. In the end there was so much food that the people from Rosamunde sent us home with a few extra sausages.
As far as drinks, being a beer lover I solely focused my attention on the offerings on tap[1], and had the opportunity to try beers from Bear Republic, Ommegang, and Southern Tier for $ 2/​half pint. I also duly noted their $ 1 Anchor Steam HH deal[2]. How sweet is that!
All in all really an awesome event: wonderful people, wonderful food and drinks options, and a really friendly and laid back atmosphere.
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[1] Peter, if you read this: having the options to try whatever beers the place has to offer for a discounted price is an awesome idea! I would love to see that at future events too.
[2] M-​F, 5−7pm.

The Sausage, Beam and Beer event at Rosamunde was fantastic.
The place is awesome and I’ll be sure to come back. The first thing I noticed was the fact that Rosamunde plays great music. Never necessary but always helps. The staff at the bar were really friendly and the chefs kept the food coming. Rosamunde has beautiful brick walls, plenty of benches and a long bar, which hosts plenty of taps.
The bartenders knew how to make their drinks, which is important for me at least. 86 proof bourbon is a thing of beauty. I tried it with all three of the sodas and after so, just stuck with the cola for the rest of the night. The other two were good but a lemon or lime soda should never touch bourbon and the ginger just didn’t compare to the cola. I had not planned on getting beer but when I see Ommengang and Weihenstephaner, my body starts to sweat and shiver until it gets what it wants. I tried the Mergueze because that’s what everyone told me was the best and they were correct. I hadn’t intended to try anything else but as the clock began to tick, my gluttonous behavior got the best of me and I ate three sausages in a matter of ten minutes. :Insert generic sausagefest joke here: I didn’t try the vegan sausage because I felt that would be sacrilegious to the sausage gods. The Mergueze was the best, the lamb was cooked perfectly. The Beer Sausage was solid, at first bite I wasn’t in love but then I felt the spiciness develop. Very sneaky. The cheese brat was exactly as you’d imagine, unless you imagined it being filled with old editions of the New York Post. Then you would be horribly wrong.
In the end it was a great way to kick off the new Unilocal year. Ate, drank, made new friends and was merry. I’ll be back to Rosamunde for sure.
Thanks again to Peter D., the rest of the Unilocal staff and the fine staff at Rosamunde.

My first Unilocal Elite Event. Woot Woot!
Kudos to Pete and the whole Unilocal team for putting together an awesome Monday night!
Samplings of sausage were abundant…
My faves in this order:
1.Cheddar Brat
2.Vegan Sausage
3.Merguez
4.Beer Brat
5. Veal Brat
Yeah, that’s right– I totes sampled them all and boy was I happy I did. LOVED the roll they were served on– caramelized onions and sauerkraut made the sausage EVEN better– lastly the condiments were off the charts! Curry ketchup, wasabi mustard, garlic mayo and like 5 others!
They make their own sodas too! Harper served up lemon soda and ginger soda– both YUM.
Will def be back– this place is pretty darn awesome– from food to music to staff to vibe-​all worth coming back for!
Well Done Rosamunde!

Sausagefest = amazing!!!
I ate everything! Between my sister and I, we had 9 sausages and 3 Jim Bean, homemade soda cocktails (yea, I might have been starving after the gym).
I had the spicy beef sausage, cheddar sausage and the vegan one. My favorite was the cheddar — what could be better than biting into a piece of meat stuffed with cheese?! The spicy beef was delicious as well but I can’t handle spicy… although I think I ate 2 of those (did I mention I hungry?). Vegan was good as well even though the sandwich bread wasn’t vegan.
I loved that instead of being a passed appetizer/​food event, staff just cooked the food and laid it out in the back. Although that lead to me eating lots and lots of sausages!
I also loved the amount of space we had here! There was actually room to sit and eat everything. It was a great chill environment.
Really awesome event! I think I even got my sister to starting Unilocaling as well. I don’t know what she was expecting but she was super impressed. She even texted her friend to recommend the place to him.
I’ll definitely be back for more sausages!
Thanks for a great event Peter!

What would be the perfect kickoff Unilocal event for 2013? A sausage fest of course! Get your mind out of the gutter people. I’m talking about juicy, hot delicious, flavorful sausages. Oy. I can’t seem to dig myself out of this hole. Alright simply and innocently put, Rosamunde is the kind of bar that you want in your neighborhood; awesome food, friendly staff, and plenty of beer to go around.
The sausages were delicious and there was an abundance of them. My favorite was the lamb hands down but the beer and cheddar followed very closely behind. They also have a brunch menu that has 2 for 1 mimosas. Ahhh yes. A perfect way to satisfy my Vitamin Champagne craving. The kicker is that not only do they deliver their delicious food but they also deliver growlers. Perhaps it’s a good thing that I don’t live close by.
I had such a great time catching up with old Unilocal friends and meeting new ones. Kudos to the bartenders, especially Harper. They kept the drinks flowing, were really cool and attentive and put up with us after the shindig was over.
Awesome time once again Peter D et al!