Helena McFadzean
With a background in philosophy and art history, Helena is currently an editorial intern at Metropole while completing her MA in Critical Studies at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna. She enjoys writing dynamic stories in which disciplines, people and cultures meet. You can usually find her experimenting with sourdough recipes, visiting exhibitions or shooting film over at @honourrolll.
Cafés and Restaurants
The Flavor Fraternity
“If there’s anything indispensable in this kitchen, it’s butter”, insists a tracksuit-wearing Lucas Steindorfer, chef de cuisine of the celebrated ba...
General
Culinary Current Affairs
At Heuer am Karlsplatz, chef Markus Höller keeps things playful and strictly contemporary, in this casual-yet-stylish after-work favorite.
General
Playgrounds for Foodies
The pandemic saw demand for regional food skyrocket, catapulting Vienna’s markets into the limelight.
General
From Ground to Table, the Magic of Mushrooms
An outing to the Wienerwald to explore the myth-laden world of fungi with the Mycological Society of Vienna.
Print Editions
The Allure of the Alps
The lure of Alpinism is stronger than ever– but there’s more to it than just the ascent. It’s about discovering the world from above, and the things in yourself that got you there.
Fall 2020
The Newest Food and Drink Spots in Vienna This Spring
With the pandemic forcing Vienna’s eateries to shut down for months, many of the city’s gourmets and gourmands have been compelled to start cooking themselves – a delectable hobby many are unwilling to give up even now that the long lockdown is (hopefully) over.
Here are Metropole’s favorite purveyors of quality produce, along with some tips for improving your home cooking game, from books to ceramics to DIY kits that make cooking easy.
Art
Joseph Beuys – Social Sculpture at Belvedere 21
A blockbuster exhibition celebrates the Fluxus artist’s 100th birthday, but offers only a fragmented view on his grand vision.
Features
Construction Begins on Vienna’s New U5 Line
Set to open in 2026, excavated streets and squares will lead to traffic detours around the Rathaus and along the Alserstraße for some time to come.
Politics
Waiting for ‘Willi’ – No-Show in Sigrid Maurer’s Suit Over Online Sexual Abuse
Pushing for clearer laws covering abuse on social media, Green Party leader Sigrid Maurer faces more delays and disingenuous.
City Life
5 Austrian Christmas Traditions Add Charm to the Holiday Season
From 'Advent' to 'Stille Nacht,' here are the most important customs that Austrians practice during the holidays.