The Worth of Coming Back
It is natural to return to the places one likes. When it comes to geese, however, my desire to try new locations often wins over the common-sense... Read more →
Tenderness is a Weakness
Huth Gastronomie does not make a secret of the fact that it operates five restaurants in the first district. Three of them – Gastwirtschaft, Da... Read more →
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 →