Eating & Drinking
In recent years Austria has emerged as a paradise for anyone who enjoys pampering the palate. Farmers, wine makers and restaurateurs have discovered a new sense of identity and sophistication. The outcome is a modern-day Austrian cuisine composed of the very best produce to be found in Austria’s woodlands and mountain pastures, its orchards and vineyards.
The leading Austrian chefs de cuisine are making their mark on the international culinary scene, while the country’s foremost wines regularly garner top prizes. Regional delicacies like pumpkin seed oil and apple balsamico have found their way into the kitchens of noted restaurants all over Europe, while Austria’s award-winning gourmet restaurants attract discerning guests from near and far.
All about Beer
Turning water, hops and malt into beer!
A good beer has only four ingredients: water, grain, and a little hops and yeast.
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Precious Wine ...
Grape cultivation was concentrated in the Danube region, around Lake Neusiedl and in Styria as early as in the Roman Ages.
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Of traditions, taverns & owls
Visitors to Kremsmünster Abbey encounter a whole world of traditional culture and enological connoisseurship. The art of wine making has been fostered in the abbey’s cellars for more than 1,200 years now.
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Austrian Cuisine
To fully understand the variety of Austrian Cuisine, it is useful to know something about Austria’s geography and historical background.
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