A Thirsty Jause
I fear bringing the wrath of the proud citizens of Hartberg upon me, but I am going to say it anyway: Hartberg is a sweet little town that must be... Read more →
Sleep and Eat
There are two types of mountain huts. First, there are alpine pasture huts, often doubling as snack places for casual hikers. This is usually the... Read more →
The Colder Cuts
The good old Grinzing seems to be undergoing a kind of a Brettljause Renaissance this season. Over the past few weeks I've been discovering Heurige... Read more →
The Smell of the Forest
I almost forgot how nice the Föhrenberge are. There was a time, almost 30 years ago, when I visited that part of Vienna Woods between... Read more →
Stupid Rich
The only reason why you would want to have a Brettljause at Hans & Fritz is if you are rich and stupid. Being only one of them will probably... Read more →
Drenched
The last time I remember being so wet was when I was 11 and my friend and I had discovered an unattended water hose, which we didn't hesitate... Read more →
The Way It Should Be
You can tell if you are in the mountains of Salzburgerland simply by tasting the butter from the Brettljause. OK, hopefully you would know that you... Read more →
Uncomplicated Jause
Here's a positive side effect of the coronavirus crisis: Heurige are now allowed to be open more or less whenever they want and not only a week or... Read more →
A Nicer Grinzing
One of the best things one can do during the current pandemic is to go to Grinzing. Without the sightseeing busses and the noisy tourist groups, the... Read more →
Last Round Ribs
Wieden Bräu is one of Vienna’s few “real” breweries, meaning is that they produce their beer in-house, rather than having a deal with one of... Read more →
A Speckplatte in Disguise
The lake Lünersee is easily one of the most beautiful places one can visit in Austria. The aquamarine of its waters is incredible, the quietness of... Read more →
Gut Feeling
Over the years, I have developed something of a sixth sense for the restaurants that may serve good Brettljausen. Upon arrival at an unfamiliar... Read more →