Where To Find German Food? Prosit, Portsmouth! Oktoberfest Has Arrived at DeStefano’s Market
Grab your stein, bring your appetite, and get ready for a little taste of Germany—right here on the New Hampshire Seacoast!
Oktoberfest season is here, and at DeStefano’s Market in Portsmouth, NH, we’re celebrating with an exciting new selection of German foods, traditional Oktoberfest beers, locally crafted festbiers, and some seriously delicious bratwurst.
But here’s the really exciting part: Germany is just the beginning!
Our Oktoberfest celebration marks the first installment of a growing collection of European specialty foods at DeStefano’s Market. We’re expanding beyond our Italian roots to bring you unique, authentic, and hard-to-find foods from countries throughout Europe.
Think of it as a European food tour. No passport required.
The Beer: From Munich to New Hampshire
You can’t have Oktoberfest without beer. Well, technically you can, but where’s the fun in that?
We’re bringing together legendary German breweries and some fantastic local craft brewers to give Oktoberfest fans plenty of reasons to raise a glass.
Straight from Germany:
- Hofbräu Oktoberfestbier — A classic Munich Oktoberfest beer from one of Germany’s most recognizable breweries.
- Paulaner Oktoberfest Beer — Another iconic Munich brewery, offering a taste of Bavaria’s famous beer-making tradition.
And from our own backyard:
- Schilling G’Suffa — A New Hampshire-brewed Oktoberfest-style lager that brings Bavarian inspiration to the Granite State.
- Lawson’s Festbier — A seasonal Vermont craft beer that fits right into the fall celebration.
- Liars Bench Oktoberfest Stammstich — A hometown favorite from Portsmouth’s own Liars Bench Beer Company.
Whether you’re a traditional German beer enthusiast or someone who loves discovering local craft breweries, we’ve got your Oktoberfest covered.
Bring on the Brats!
What’s better with a cold Oktoberfest beer than a delicious bratwurst?
We’re featuring Short Creek Farm Beer Brats, a locally produced specialty that makes Oktoberfest dinner wonderfully simple.
Grill them, serve them with a generous helping of sauerkraut, add some authentic German mustard, and suddenly your backyard looks a lot like a Bavarian beer garden.
Lederhosen optional.
German Foods Worth Discovering
We’ve stocked our shelves with a selection of German pantry favorites, traditional accompaniments, sweet treats, and specialty products you won’t necessarily find in your everyday grocery store.
Mustards, Pickles & Bavarian Favorites
If you’ve never explored German mustard beyond the standard yellow squeeze bottle, you’re in for a treat.
Discover Löwensenf Extra Hot Mustard, Löwensenf Bavarian Sweet Mustard, and Händlmaier Bavarian Sweet Mustard. They’re terrific partners for bratwurst, pretzels, sandwiches, and traditional German meals.
You’ll also find Hengstenberg Bavarian Sauerkraut, German Sauerkraut, Crunchy Gherkin Pickles, and Red Cabbage with Apple, along with Kühne Barrel Pickles.
And for something a little different, try Hela Currywurst Sauce—a delicious introduction to one of Germany’s favorite street-food traditions.
Spaetzle, Noodles & Comfort Food
German comfort food deserves a spot at your dinner table.
Our selection includes Bechtle Bavarian Spaetzle, Black Forest Spaetzle, Broad Noodles, and even Beer Mug Pasta.
Add Dr. Knoll Half & Half Potato Dumplings and Grafschafter Goldsaft Sugar Beet Syrup, a traditional German pantry specialty, and you’ve got the beginnings of a very interesting European kitchen.
Chocolate, Coffee & Sweet Discoveries
Of course, no European food adventure would be complete without something sweet.
We’re featuring Ritter Sport Marzipan Chocolate, a German favorite combining chocolate and almond marzipan, along with Dallmayr German Coffee for those who appreciate a great cup of coffee.
Perfect for enjoying yourself—or putting together a fun German-themed gift basket.
Something Refreshing, Too
Beer isn’t the only beverage worth discovering.
Try Paulaner Spezi, the popular German cola-and-orange soda combination, or Gerolsteiner Sprudel, Germany’s distinctive sparkling mineral water.
And while we’re exploring the Alpine region, don’t miss Almdudler Herbal Soda, an Austrian favorite with a unique herbal flavor.
A Little More Europe, Just for Fun
Although Germany is our Oktoberfest headliner, we’ve already started bringing in some delicious neighbors.
Look for Austrian specialties like Manner Hazelnut Wafers and Darbo Lingonberries and Elderflower Syrup. We’ve also added Familia Swiss Muesli, Dutch stroopwafels, and Swedish ginger snaps.
Consider these a sneak preview of what’s coming.
Germany Is Just the Beginning
DeStefano’s Market has always been about sharing great food, discovering interesting products, and introducing our customers to flavors worth talking about.
Our Italian market heritage isn’t going anywhere. In fact, it’s what inspired us to take this next step.
We’re building on that passion by introducing a rotating and expanding selection of European specialty foods from different countries, giving Portsmouth and Seacoast shoppers a new place to discover international grocery favorites.
Some will be familiar classics. Others might be something you’ve never tried before. That’s part of the fun.
We’ll be highlighting additional European countries and their food traditions in the months ahead.
Your Oktoberfest Starts in Portsmouth
Whether you’re planning an Oktoberfest party, looking for authentic German ingredients, searching for seasonal craft beer, or simply curious about European foods, make DeStefano’s Market part of your next shopping trip.
Pick up some bratwurst, sauerkraut, German mustard, and your favorite festbier. Add a little chocolate for dessert.
Prosit! Here’s to great food, good beer, and many more European discoveries to come.
Visit DeStefano’s Market in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and explore our German and European specialty food selection.
Selection and seasonal beer availability may vary.
