Vienna, Austria
48.2081° N, 16.3713° E
City of Music
Field Documentary
Favorites
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Food: Weinerschnitzel, Demel Figaro
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Drink: Grüner Veltliner
Fun Facts
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Vienna has over 150 palaces, and the Hapsburgs ruled Austria for over 600 years from 1287 to 1918
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After World War II from 1945 to 1955 Vienna was split into 4 zones controlled by: United States, Russia, United Kingdom and France
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Since 1955 Austria has maintained a policy of permanent neutrality
The Food
This thing gives real meaning to the words potato salad. It was super flavorful and the texture was wonderful. And now, I will never again be able to be satisfied with American potato salad.
Weinerschnitzel
Golden, flaky, tender, flavorful! Similar of course to veal Milanese, but the level up here for me was the lemon. Asked for more and more lemon wedges and just drenched that thing, every bite was gorgeous!
Demel Figaro
I asked what this was because it was everywhere in the store and the saleswoman said it was her favorite and said it was nougat. I thought, meh no thanks. But I got one anyway expecting it to be just fine. It totally blew me away, mousse and hazelnut and chocolate in an adorable tiny package.
Melange
If you thought Viennese coffee was the thing to get in Vienna you are mistaken. It is the melange! It is similar to cappuccino except it is made with milder coffee and steamed cream instead of milk. Creamy perfection.