When Richard Hirsch bought Fat Tuesday’s in the fall of 1997, he quickly realized what the Dubuque establishment meant to regulars.

“When I came on board, I talked about getting rid of the basketball hoop and talked about changing the name,” Hirsch said. “Most people let me know on both accounts that they wanted to see it stay (the same).”

Over the years, Fat Tuesday’s, a bar and grill with a Cajun flair located at 1121 University Ave. — about halfway between Loras College and the University of Dubuque — has remained a neighborhood staple. Locals and students alike come for food, drinks, games, sports and community. Hirsch has also used his position to help raise funds for area charities.

Classic German Streuselkuchen is a lush, fine-crumbed, yeasted cake topped with a remarkably hefty amount of buttery-crisp streusel. It’s the perfect coffee cake for breakfast, brunch or a casual dessert.

In this recipe from our cookbook, “Milk Street Bakes,” we add a pop of color with a layer of fresh blueberries. Their fruity tartness is a perfect foil for the richness of the cake and streusel. Brown sugar is not used in the streusel for true German Streuselkuchen, but a little is included here to give the topping a touch of golden color and subtle notes of molasses.