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5 Places to Taste Vegan Vienna
It’s not the culinary stereotype one immediately associates with Vienna, but the vegan vittles of this schnitzel-focused city are not to be missed. Sprinkled around the city, and ranging from cupcake bakeries to upscale dining, vegan-friendly food is just a …
Food News: January 2022
Recently Opened Champa Modern Vietnamese cuisine meets local ingredients at this hidden gem out in Atzgersdorf, with fresh and aromatic dishes like “Lachs on Fire” and “Spicy Nectarine and Coriander Salad” telling compelling and flavorful stories. Owner Socheata Scheidel and …
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 bar and bistro Bruder. Whether emulsified with acid to make a delicious sauce or added at the last minute to …
How To Celebrate Thanksgiving in Vienna (Despite Lockdown)
Just because you’re a long way from home doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy Thanksgiving in Vienna – even during a lockdown.
The 4 Things You Need to Know About Austrian Martinigansl
From lore to feel to flavor, everything you need to know about Austria’s Martinigansl tradition, according to a Viennese “Wirtin.”
The Heuriger Tradition: Four of the Best
Unique to Austria, traditional wine taverns serve each year’s new vintage with a simple buffet, amid the timeless pleasures of convivial conversation among friends. Many are excellent. Here are four of the best Heuriger in and around Vienna to try.
Insect Burger Patties Coming Soon to Austrian Supermarkets
Insects provide a climate-friendly, high-protein alternative to meat – and producers are betting that ever more consumers will bite in response to the latest buzz.
War and Peas
Seeking to seed a culinary revolution, Tolstoy’s all-vegan, healthy casual dining shows promise, but the menu needs work.
Culinary Current Affairs
At Heuer am Karlsplatz, chef Markus Höller keeps things playful and strictly contemporary, in this casual-yet-stylish after-work favorite.
The Südsteiermark Is Austria’s Tuscany
Full of mini-mountains and Lilliput farmsteads, the Südsteiermark is Austria’s most unlikely wine growing region and well worth the trip.
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.
Motto Brot Is Bringing the ‘Viennoiserie’ Back to Its Hometown
The bakery rides the crest of artisanal baking while reviving a delectable local tradition.
LieblingsFisch – Shop Plump Trout and Bouillabaisse in the Leopoldstadt
Finding good fish to cook at home just got a lot easier. A new stand on the Karmelitermarkt is a good place to go.
Mochi Ramen Bar Serves to Vienna’s Foodies
Hip and relaxed, the Mochi Ramen Bar is a great hangout – but the secret’s in the soup
Kitzbühel in Summer Is For Gourmets Who Hike
A picturesque medieval town, regional gourmet cuisine, hiking and idyllic scenery make Kitzbühel the perfect getaway.
Vienna’s Best Ice Cream Spots
Discover Metropole’s guide to Vienna’s most delicious ice cream spots to cool off this summer!
Taste of India | Keep Calm and Curry On
Nestled in the 3rd district, The Taste of India’s second location serves authentic North Indian cuisine in a cozy atmosphere, balancing food and feeling.
7 Restaurants to Have Iftar This Ramadan
Today marks the beginning of Eid al-Fitr or Festival of Breaking the Fast, concluding a month of fasting for Muslims keeping the Ramadan. We’ve compiled a list of sweet spots in the city for you to celebrate the Sugar Feast.
Altes AKH |Forever a Student at the Vienna Commons
Wandering around the diverse and historic campus of Austria’s largest and best-known academic institution is compelling even if you are no longer a student
The Long Hall, Vienna’s Newest Irish Pub, Brings a Modern Take on Pub Culture to the City
Modern gastropub with a well-considered drink selection and delectable food
Martinigansl | Geese go to Eleven at Gasthaus Wild
At Gasthaus Wild, the Austrian custom of roast goose for St. Martin’s is a veritable feast.
Luftschloss Cobenzl | A Pop-up Party in Paradise
Luftschloss Cobenzl is a magnificent venue with an amazing view – but patience is mandatory.
Vienna’s Best Ice Cream
With legions of purveyors of frozen treats, Vienna has ice cream for any given sundae.
Yori | Korean Debuts & Homecomings
In Yori authentic Korean cuisine takes the stage in Vienna as a veteran proudly looks on. One of my earliest memories as a child is making special excursions to New York City with my parents, my nose pressed against the …
Brunnenmarkt | United We Eat
While Vienna’s inner districts will never lose their allure, Brunnenmarkt and its vibrant surroundings can offer an edgier alternative, providing a compelling and stimulating model of integration.
Dining on the Danube at the Scenic Ufertaverne
At the Ufertaverne of the Hofbauer Segelschule, great food and wine is only half the draw
Florentin 1090 is the Newest Addition to Vienna’s Israeli Restaurants
Florentin 1090 joins the growing number of Israeli restaurants, but remains behind the competition.
Britwurst Brings British Breakfast Sausages to Vienna
An expat has made a tidy business out of delivering tasty traditional British breakfast sausages to hungry Viennese
On The Vine | Going off the Rails with the Heurigen Express
Rest your weary feet and take Vienna’s Heurigen Express to some of the city’s most charming Buschenschänke
L’Orient Serves up Savory Morrocan in Leopoldstadt
The cuisine of Morocco at L’Orient combines warm spices with a carefully designed space
Hotel am Brillantengrund and Proprietor’s Marvin Mangalino Recipe for Bistek
The feisty proprietor of Hotel am Brillantengrund runs a family restaurant and art space with a world-famous hipster hotel attached.
Naschmarkt Vienna – The Legendary Open-Air Market
Even in staunchly nostalgic Vienna, neighborhoods change. The Naschmarkt Vienna is a prime example: Wedged between the left and right Wienzeiles between Kettenbrückengasse and Getreidemarkt, It is officially the city’s largest open-air market. Since the early 2000s, about half of …
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On the Canal | Waterfront Dining, Where 1010 Meets 1020
Every year the Danube Canal promenade gets a little more sexy, with laid-back bars, delicious street-food-style eateries and the urban attitude to match. Here are our top 10 picks for 2017
A Tale of Two Passions | Food and Biking at Ghisallo
Ghisallo marries casual Mediterranean dining with fine Italian road bikes.
Hava Nagila! Kibbutz Club’s “Jewilicious” Boogie Nights at Club Auslage
Rainbow Sabbath: Outrageous and camp, the Kibbutz Klub disco welcomes all to the family.
Slow Food, Fast Dancing
The Markterei Lindy hops onto the after-work bandwagon with their new evening event, Tanzerei
A Slice of Napoli at Via Toledo
The new Neapolitan-style pizzeria Via Toledo entices with a Valoriani oven and lots of southern cordiality
Advertorial | A Legendary Cake: The Imperial Torte
For decades, the Hotel Imperial has been pampering connoisseurs with a delicious, alluring cake
Rollercoaster – Running Sushi Goes Theme Park
The wacky restaurant Rollercoaster throws your food for a loop
My Yummy Valentine | Best Candy Gifts in Vienna
Nothing says “be mine” like giving your sweetheart seductive, sticky confections in a fancy box. Luckily for you, this city understands luxury candy better than most
Viennese Valentine’s Day Tips
Vienna for Lovers: From the amorous to the apathetic – there is something for everyone this February 14th
Waste not, want not: food sharing in Vienna
“My husband will be thrilled to have his favorite soup for dinner”, the slender, fair-haired woman says as I stow the tomatoes and zucchinis from my grandmother’s garden into her worn black backpack. With another “thank you”, the stranger leaves …
