Gregory Bondaruk
A Polish-American who has deemed Vienna home - Greg is a digital marketer and a past Metropole team member.
Grätzl
Stuwerviertel | A Neighborhood at a Crossroads
The Stuwerviertel is an anomaly, both more and less than meets the eye: Wedged in between the Prater, Mexikoplatz and Ausstellungsstrasse, it’s quiet,...
Blog
On Vienna, the Viennese and Death – Christoph Waltz
I want to be buried there. While promoting his latest feature, Tulip Fever (read our preview here), Austrian cinematic ambassador a...
Film
A Summer Highlight, Frameout Festival Turns Museumsquartier into an Open-Air Cinema
An eclectic mix of cinema's finest, at one of the summer's hottest hangoutsAny summer spent in Vienna pretty much requires a visit to the Museum...
Restaurants
Vienna’s Icelandic Eatery Promises Northern Comfort the 9th District
While Austria undoubtedly has a lock on gorgeous alpine scenery as well as prime meat, dairy and produce in abundance, the one sore point is a marked ...
Restaurants
A Tale of Two Passions | Food and Biking at Ghisallo
Ghisallo marries casual Mediterranean dining with fine Italian road bikes.When you first face Ghisallo on the corner of Reinprechtsdorfer Straße...
Blog
Obsessed with the Sound of Music
CBS's Late Show host, Stephen Colbert came across rumors concerning the potential new U.S. ambassador to Austria, Patrick Park, longtime Trump support...
Opinion
Opinion | Born-Again Facts
If the recent election has taught us anything, it’s that details do not matter anymore
Trump rose to power not only by tapping into notions of helple...
Grätzl
Gußhausviertel | Downtown Diplomacy
GußhausviertelTaking a stroll just behind Karlskirche into the 4th district is a calming experience. Gone is the buzz of tourists and traffic sn...
Recipes
Nippon Soul Food at Kuro
Kohei Kurosa serves udon and other beloved Japanese staples at his newly opened restaurant, Kuro“I asked my Austrian colleague what he would lik...
Opinion
Opinion | Left Behind
The left is in a crisis
Across the pond, the presidential election ended in an upset after Democrats failed to convince their supporters to unite beh...
News
Alexander Van der Bellen wins Election
It's official. At 17:35 Norbert Hofer went on Facebook and congratulated Alexander Van der Bellen on his decisive victory. “My dear f...
Grätzl
Turning Back the Clock in Vienna’s Mittersteig
Wedged between the lively arteries of Wiedner Hauptstrasse and Margaretenstrasse, Mittersteig is a mostly residential area with some hidden gems...
News
Deadlines for Austrians Voting Abroad
The redo of the Austrian Presidential Elections is taking place on the 4th of December. Here’s what you need to know about voting if you’re living abr...
Restaurants
Burger Joint – I did it my way
Le Burger throws out convention and leaves it all up to you.A walk down Mariahilfer Straße is like life in fast-forward. Businesses shut down an...
Film
Musical Marco Polo
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma leads once distant cultures joyously in consort in The Music of StrangersAs the screen goes black, the cacophony of instruments t...
Food & Drink
Craft Beer in Vienna
A comprehensive guide to alternative beers in the city.
Finding a decent pint in Vienna is not a challenging task. However, with the advent o...
May 2016
On Sale: Light My Way
For indoors and out, Austrian companies have come up with simple solutions for our everyday needs, at home and on the moveWith technology advanc...
February 2016
On the Menu: From Kalamazoo to you
The Beaver Brewing Company brings craft beer and American classics to Alsergrund From the outside, the Beaver Brewing Company is just a...
News
Austria’s silver medal in drinking
We all know Austrians can drink, but how do they compare internationally? Zweigelt, Schilcher, Grüner Veltliner, Welschriesling, Sturm, S...
City Life
The Mariahilfer’s New Clothes
A clever Marketing campaign has the whole city perplexed. If you’re one of the many people wondering what the t-shirts, button-downs and...
Blog
Launch Party
We had a great time celebrating the first issue of Metropole at our launch party and we're glad that so many of you were able to join us. Here are a f...
