The New Sobriety – Non-Alcoholic Bars in Vienna
Sobriety: Juice pairings, sober bars, 0% rum – the range of sophisticated non-alcoholic beverages is growing. Is society changing? Or is it just a fleeting trend?
How Viennese Hotels Hold On During the Pandemic
After years of seemingly endless growth, the pandemic plunged the tourism sector into deep crisis. Vacillating between hope and despair, Vienna’s hoteliers summon resilience and creativity
Nikolo & Krampus – the Tradition Lives in Austrian Families
On December 6th, Austrian children are traditionally visited by St. Nicholas, who brings presents and words of kindness. What lies behind this custom?
Alice Urbach’s Stolen Cookbook
The bestseller by a society caterer and celebrity chef in interwar Vienna was aryanized, her name erased from history. Now, a century later, her granddaughter reveals her story.
Facing the Closed-Door Topic of Migrants and Sexual Assault
While most crime is down, alarming increases in violence against women, often by recent migrants, increases the pressure on efforts to support successful integration.
Hometown Explorers
As travel restrictions eviscerate Vienna’s hospitality sector, the city’s tour guides show locals the oddities, hidden spots and secrets of the city they call home.
