Martin McGoose
It was a late hour on a Sunday, and the goose on my plate seemed as tired as the poor cook who had to prepare it. Grayish-brown and weathered, it... Read more →
Back to the Nature
I still remember Gasthaus Hansi as a small dark place on the Donaufelderstrasse, serving a rather poor Brettljause. Since then, it has moved to the... Read more →
A Humdrum Goose
Places like Buschenschank Haslinger are best visited with no expectations whatsoever. Unfortunately for me, I had considered the Haslinger as a... Read more →
Why Do I Bother?
I must admit, I always look forward to the start of the goose season, despite the fact that eating and reviewing 10+ geese in one month is hard... Read more →
A Goose on Fire
I wish one day I would be allowed to visit the Mariahilferbräu’s kitchen. It must be home to the world’s most efficient goose cooking machine.... Read more →
Go for the Couvert
In case you have never encountered it, a couvert is a small (usually less than 5 euros) amount a restaurant will charge you in exchange for bringing... Read more →
Eating Flies
The last weekend of October is the last chance of experiencing the Southern Styria in its full power. There are still numerous stands along the... Read more →
A Premature Jause
A second after the words “…and a Brettljause” left my mouth I knew I had made a mistake. The images of both of the yesterday’s Jausen formed... Read more →
Soda-vignon
The southern Styria is often called “Austrian Toscana” for its gentle hills, endless vineyards and agreeable weather. Being no expert in... Read more →
Full Board
Despite a somewhat scary name (like in “I got distracted for a second and a vicious Repolusk chose that moment to attack me”), this winery in... Read more →
A Goose of Yesteryear
I’ve just realized I ate a goose at Pan two years ago and even gave it a good score. Strange – I could bet I tried to go there for a goose but... Read more →
A Sad Bundle
I have eaten quite a few spare ribs in my life, but I cannot recall any that by default would arrive with a big bowl of salad and a half of a... Read more →