Our History... Past, Present and Future.
Feel the Excitement... We've Made History Again!
(Please click on any of the photos on this page for a more detailed look at Krogh's history.)
Feel the Excitement... We've Made History Again!
(Please click on any of the photos on this page for a more detailed look at Krogh's history.)
The area where Krogh's Restaurant & Brew Pub now stands was a beautiful meadow with a meandering stream until the early 1920's. The Arthur D. Crane company set out to accomplish what some considered could only be a dream. Plans were drawn up for a private lake community. Over 2,300 acres of land were purchased from nearly 300 owners (at a cost of "over several hundred thousand dollars," according to a sales brochure). By the end of the decade, the dream had been fulfilled, the dam was built and Lake Mohawk was formed.
Brogden Meadow, before the lake was flooded Lake Mohawk, after the meadow was flooded Original Tea Room and Gift Shop building, circa 1927 The many faces of the building at 23 White Deer Plaza began in 1927. It was one of the first structures to stand in this historic area, beginning its life as a small Tea Room and Gift Shop opened to feed visitors and sell souvenir trinkets of Lake Mohawk. After Prohibition ended, owner Carl Malmquist had a dream to create a tavern - a meeting place for those who lived in and visited the area, a place to socialize, to laugh with friends, eat fine food, drink, enjoy the company of both family and guests. A place to pass time away in the fresh air of the growing lake community in Sussex County .
The Carl Malmquist Restaurant stood at the edge of the Plaza at Lake Mohawk, and until 1937, the Malmquists served locals, visitors and the "pioneers" of the day, who developed the new Lake Mohawk region of Sparta.
The Malmquist Restaurant,
circa 1930'sThe Boardwalk at Lake
Mohawk, late 1920'sIn 1937, Frede Krogh purchased Malmquist's and Krogh's Restaurant and Tap Room was born. That name has remained the same for over 60 years. From the beginning, the building's guests and employees witnessed many events: the roaring 20's, the Depression, World War II, the Korean and Vietnam wars and 17 presidential elections.
Through it all, Krogh's stood consistent and proud, serving so many people in so many ways. To some, Krogh's was an escape from the cruelty of life, while to others, Krogh's was a pleasant, familiar face in a savage and grim world, as its bartenders served as counselors, judge and jury. Many relationships have flourished at Krogh's - guests have laughed and cheerfully passed time away. Many a couple have met at Krogh's, marrying and producing generations of families. Many tears have been shed, while much laughter has echoed from the walls of this remarkable institution.
Krogh's Restaurant and
Tap Room, circa 1950'sKrogh's Restaurant and
Tap Room, circa 1990'sKrogh's Restaurant and
Brew Pub, today.
During the 1940's, Mrs. Krogh established Krogh's as one of the finest restaurants in New Jersey, famous for homemade cuisine with a special caring touch seen in few establishments. Children of this era remember Mrs. Krogh as she patted them on the head and made them eat their vegetables, only to be rewarded with one of her homemade desserts. But as Mrs. Krogh aged, she was unable to manage the kitchen as she had for so many years. The food began to fade and the bar began to expand. The era of the rowdy Krogh bar was born.
In 1973, Mrs. Krogh called it quits and sold the restaurant to Ed & Alice King and George & Missy Dykstra. In an effort to establish a fine restaurant, food once again became the priority. "Big John", a seven foot, two inch chef, was hired to run the kitchen and reintroduce good food at Krogh's.
In November of 1981, Bob Fuchs purchased Krogh's Restaurant and Tap Room and became the fourth owner of this historic landmark. Bob hired chef Carl David Cooper in August of 1982 to run the kitchen, setting Krogh's on a path never seen before. Dave has surrounded himself with the finest culinary staff in the area. The menu expands and changes with the times to meet the needs of Krogh's valued guests. Never before has Krogh's offered such a diverse selection of fine food and beverage combined with the finest service in the entire northern region of New Jersey.
In 1999, history was once again made in this National Historic Landmark. "The achievement of excellence and our ability to be outstanding at what we do led to a historic decision," said Bob. "In the spring of 1999, the restaurant became Krogh's Restaurant & Brew Pub, the first state-of-the-art microbrewery, producing handcrafted beers sold on the premise, to the fine community of Sparta and the entire Sussex County region. There is no better place to serve handcrafted beers than Krogh's."
Krogh's continues to offer its valued guests the finest selection of hand crafted microbrews and specialty drafts in the entire state of New Jersey. "We are proud to announce this historic event and are honored that you are playing a part in making Sussex County history," added Bob.
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Krogh's Restaurant and Brew Pub • 23 White Deer Plaza, Sparta, NJ 07871
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