Tafelspitz…the king of the beef dishes
When Viennese talk about ‘beef’, they always mean boiled beef with ‘Tafelspitz’ the king of the beef dishes. No Viennese holiday is complete without tasting this delicious beef dish.
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Wiener Schnitzel…the classic veal dish
A specialty originating from the Italian “costoletta milanese” – a breaded and fried veal escalope.
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Although not invented in Vienna, the Wiener Schnitzel has long joined St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the giant Ferries wheel as the city’s most famous icons.
Kaiserschmarren…a dish fit for an emperor
Be that as it may: the Austrian “Mehlspeisen”, or ‘flour desserts’, have their own magic! The king of all “Schmarren”, the “Kaiserschmarren”, was one of Emperor (Kaiser) Francis Joseph’s favourites after he famously praised the dairyman of a small inn for his culinary prowess where he first tried the chopped, sweetened pancakes.
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Wachauer Marillenknödel…fruity filling in a sweet shell
The mild climate and fertile soil of the Wachau Valley not only produce outstanding white wines; they are also perfect for fruit-growing. When the apricots are ripe, this Lower Austrian region becomes a dumpling paradise.
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Wiener Apfelstrudel
It is truly one of the best known Austrian sweet dishes – Wiener Apfelstrudel, freshly baked, served with icing sugar and Viennese coffee! Who can resist this classical, mouth-watering dessert!
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Sacher Torte...a bittersweet symphony
Created in 1832 by 16 year old apprentice chef Franz Sacher at the court of Prince Metternich, it must be the most famous chocolate cake in the world today. The recipe for the Original Sacher-Torte is a well-kept secret, known only to confectioners at Hotel Sacher in Vienna.
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Vanillekipferl...the Austrian Christmas cookie
For all those who want to enjoy a little Austrian Christmas atmosphere at home, here is the recipe of the Vanillekipferl (Vanilla Crescents) a delightfully light cookie, with a hint of vanilla.
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Glühwein...the perfect Christmas drink
The result of the right mixture using red-wine, cinnamon stick, sugar, oranges and cloves is the delicious taste of Glühwein. Glühwein is mostly consumed either at traditional Christmas markets or after a day on the Austrian slopes in one of the cosy mountain huts.
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