Viennese food and drink

Emperor Franz Joseph has many claims to fame, not least the establishment of the Austro-Hungarian empire. But he seems to have been a bit of a famous eater, too, judging by … [Read more...] about Tafelspitz

Vienna offers so much more than chocolate cake and fine coffee. Dig down beneath the smooth, classical veneer and you reach the hardworking roots of the city. Forget your … [Read more...] about Guide to sausages in Vienna

Name three things most closely associated with Vienna, and you get the three Cs: cake, coffee, and classical music. And No.1 in the cake rankings is the Sachertorte. Read … [Read more...] about The Sachertorte

One of the best ways to ruin a fine weight-loss diet in Vienna is by eating a Leberkäsesemmel: a round white bread roll (Semmel) with a warm slice of, well, Leberkäse inside. … [Read more...] about Leberkäse

A lot of Viennese food likes to find an association with the grander aspects of Austrian history. Particularly, for some reason, the desserts. And so it is with Kaiserschmarrn … [Read more...] about Kaiserschmarren

The Sachertorte is not the only cake in Vienna rich in tradition. Nor is it the only one with a secret recipe. We have the Imperial Torte, for example, which is made at … [Read more...] about The Imperial Torte