The Real Griller
While in most Austrian restaurants’ menus spare ribs appear in the “Grill specialties” section, very few restaurants can actually afford real... Read more →
The Workers’ Ribs
There is a mildly offensive word in German, “Proleten,” which is a short version of “Proletarian.” According to Wikipedia, it’s similar to... Read more →
The Second Dinner
While the main purpose of my trip to Spittal an der Drau was, like always, to get as far away from the office as possible, this time I had a... Read more →
A Balkan Jause
I fully recognize that judging about an entire population of a region by the Brettljausen served there is culturally insensitive, but that’s what... Read more →
Don’t Forget Mosquito Spray
Once upon a time, there was no internet. And then one day it became available, to a few chosen managers at first, but also to me, for I was the... Read more →
Locals Only
Walking the hills around Pöllauberg is a lonesome experience. Around 11 a.m., I saw a few dozens of people leaving an impressive hill-top church,... Read more →
Pork and Literature
I usually read while drinking wine. The best time for reading is between ordering and receiving the Brettljause, which is usually not a very long... Read more →
Rip-Off in a Park
Having tried spare ribs at Stöckl a year ago, I came to a simple and disappointing conclusion: this relatively new restaurant next to the Belvedere... Read more →
Red Tabby, Red Peppercorns
Although the German word “Jause” literally means a snack, it is never a good idea to visit a Brettljause location when full. It is the same sort... Read more →
The Layout Trouble
When I first visited Leitgeb two weeks ago, I could hardly believe how slow the service was. It took at least an hour before the salad I had ordered... Read more →
Like in the Good Old Days
One can love Grill Ranch just for its address. House 1024 – 2 to the power of 10 – what programmer would not visit it for this number alone? The... Read more →
A Wine Farm
Search for wine taverns in southeastern Styria and you will find so many Buschenschänke and Weingüte that it quickly becomes clear that visiting... Read more →