Wanker-Jause
It’s not easy to think of a situation where such a “Brettljause” would not look completely out of place. OK, maybe if it were a starter in a... Read more →
Brettljause for Students
This restaurant – one of the three in Vienna that carry Mr. Brandauer’s name – is situated close to the University of Economics, so it’s... Read more →
A Step in the Right Direction
There is a difference between well trained and badly trained waiters. When a badly trained waiter forgets to bring you the salad you ordered, he will... Read more →
December Goose
On the 6th of December you cannot find a goose; the goose has to find you. This one found me by accident, as a visit to Klosterneuburg was neither... Read more →
Chancellor’s Goose
This “noble” Beisl in the first district is said to be frequented by politicians, including the chancellor. Maybe that’s why its men’s toilet... Read more →
A Goose in the Woods
It’s always a very good sign when each burp brings good memories. Postschänke is usually quite brilliant, and it did not disappoint... Read more →
Season’s Opening
This was undoubtedly the best goose of the 2009 season so far, for the simple reason of it being the first one. Perhaps because it was the first day... Read more →
The Heavyweight Goose
This was a totally unplanned and unexpected goose. I was going to try Selitsch’s food for the first time, partly because I was hungry and partly in... Read more →
Heuriger Surprise
Bad things first: the accordion-player was there and was playing “Falling in love with you.” I have nothing against accordions and nothing... Read more →
A No-Love Goose
It comes to no surprise that the consumption of seven geese in less than a month has certain effects on one’s body, which go far beyond obvious... Read more →
Waiting for a Miracle
Miracles can happen. One day you may go for lunch to a restaurant that is average on the best of the days. You open the menu, knowing that you are... Read more →
A Goose Past Its Prime
This was really a second choice for a goose today. Unfortunately, when I called the place I planned to visit originally (Restaurant Selitsch), they... Read more →