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The most famous cut of meat in Viennese cuisine is the Wiener Schnitzel. This is a slice of veal pounded thin, lightly seasoned, rolled in breadcrumbs, and deep-fried. Schnitzel also comes in pork and chicken variants, and is often served on a bed of rice with parsley and sliced lemon. The other famous Austrian meat dish is Tafelspitz, a rich cut of boiled beef served with spinach and diced potatoes. Further Viennese specialties include goulash, the spicy beef stew from Hungary, and a wide variety of dumplings. Make sure you try the Germknödel, a sweet yeast dumpling drenched in sauce and topped with poppy seeds.
After lunch or dinner, stop by one of the great coffeehouses of Vienna, such as the Cafe Landtmann or the Cafe Central. Here, under vaulted ceilings and often with the accompaniment of a classical pianist, you can enjoy the cerebral Viennese cafe atmosphere beloved by poets and philosophers. You can stay as long as you like, reading or writing or just passing the time of day, for the price of a fine cup of coffee. Among the many varieties of coffee served in the coffeehouses of Vienna is the creamy Viennese specialty called melange. You can also order a straight espresso or any espresso-based beverage such as a cafe-au-lait, caffe latte, or cappuccino. |
