Popular German eatery moving to historic Newport building


When it arrived on Overton Street three years ago, the authentically German Katharina’s Café immediately charmed many of its East Row neighbors.
 
Those devotees will now follow Katharina’s a few blocks west to the former site of Mary Lou’s Bar & Grille at 736 Washington Avenue.
 
The building was recently purchased by Mansion Hill Properties and is currently in the process of being renovated, with plans that include an open floor plan and outdoor biergarten.
 
Katharina’s staple menu of baguette and brotchen sandwiches, sausages and schnitzels will remain, but owner Elena Williams plans to offer more weekly specials and dinner options as well as a full bar with wine and liquor, German draft beers and local beers.
 
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