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Sweet Wonders of Vienna ____ The grand tradition of Viennese pastry desserts lives on in the coffee houses of Vienna. But a ‘Kleiner Brauner’ – a demitasse of espresso with a dash of milk – is a perfect pleasure only when combined with a sweet Viennese delicacy. But time never stands still: more and more new creations are offering new trends in taste, pleasing the palate of the true epicurean. W Whom else could a genuine Viennese tradition derive from if not from the old Emperor himself? The Emperor, of course. "Franz Joseph I had a passion for sweets, thus in the late 19th century the best confectioners came to Vienna, bringing their recipes and making Vienna a metropole of pastry desserts.” Herwig Gasser, pastry chef of the Querfeld coffee house dynasty (Café Landtmann, Café Mozart, etc.) would know. As author of the illustrated book entitled New Vienna Pastries, he has dealt in detail with the history of these Viennese specialities which for tradition-conscious guests form an essential accompaniment to any of the assorted coffee specialties in a genuine Viennese coffee house. And Gasser also vigorously argues that the roots of Viennese pastries are not found only in Bohemia. "We have strong influences from all of the former Crown lands. Thus in addition to Bohemian cuisine, Hungarian and Italian as well as French cuisine have contributed to the uniqueness of Vienna’s confectionery culture.” The pastry cart in a Vienna coffee house today is still filled with the classics: Sachertorte, apple strudel, etc. will certainly not be absent. Yet in the last few years culinary innovators have also discovered pastries. Exotic fruits such as mango or passion fruit enrich the menu for the Viennese sweet tooth today, just as much as new variations of old specialities like apple stollen instead of apple strudel. What almost all of the new creations have in common is the trend toward fewer calories. Pastries with less sugar, less flour and looser dough are far from diet fare meant to accompany the requisite coffee 4 Classic Viennese pastry art with completely new ingredients: the tasty and fluffy strawberry strudel (top) and the surprisingly light apple-cinnamon stollen (right) are worthy alternatives to the well-known delicacies such as Sachertorte and apple strudel. ENJOY THE COFFEE HOUSE www.wiener-kaffeehaus.at Five Tips for the Curious Sweet Tooth Strawberry Strudel Garden-fresh strawberries with biscuit and vanilla yoghurt, wrapped in strudel dough and baked golden-brown. A treat for the palate especially in the strawberry season. Raspberry Soufflé Torte Juicy almond-chocolate crust, fruity raspberry mousse, light vanilla mousse and refreshing raspberries. Extremely light and very aromatic. Hazelnut Soufflé Torte Hazelnut mousse with Remy Martin on a hazelnut-orange base, garnished with whipped cream and crispy hazelnut croquant. Throughout the year for lovers of nut-nougat. Chestnut Blossom Crispy waffle shell with a light but extremely aromatic chestnut mousse, garnished with chestnut rice and amareno cherries. But watch out: dangerously high in calories. Apple-Cinnamon Stollen Fluffy apple-cinnamon mousse surrounded by a thin layer of tree cake and complemented by a delicate biscuit. Best in autumn when the apples are overripe. To learn more: New Vienna Pastries This splendid, illustrated volume by Herwig Gasser, with photos by Petra Schmidt, provides a comprehensive overview of new pastry delicacies which you should try in a coffee house. 286p., Euro37 in bookstores and at the Ketterl publishing house, Mauerbach. 5 Herwig Gasser in action: a master of confectionery seeking new directions in taste as a complement to the old pastry and coffee house tradition which has been handed down.
Wonders of the Orient _____ An evening in Aux Gazelles is a journey into another world. Oriental steam baths, the tea salon, bars and a first-class restaurant make Aux Gazelles an oasis of relaxation and indulgence in the heart of the city. A Actually, one should hardly dare to write about Aux Gazelles in a restaurant guide, but where else should it be done? It basically defies any categorization. Restaurant? Bar? Tea house? Steam bath? All of these together, perhaps. But in fact it's still much more. A luxurious oasis of comfort and well-being with an oriental flair minus the kitsch. A place to marvel at and feel comfortable, to see and be seen, as much as to retreat and shut off from the hectic, everyday life. In any case a location which has earned the title ‘unique’ perhaps more than any other in Vienna. The lavishly designed and elegant Hammam has probably contributed the most to Aux Gazelles becoming an integral part of Viennese leisure and social life. There is an entire array of relaxation and beauty treatments available - but never in a rush: two hours should be allowed to be able to really enjoy the classic oriental steam bath. In the three temperature zones (35°, 40° and 45°) your stay won't become a world record steam bath and afterwards you'll have enough energy to be able to enjoy everything else Aux Gazelles has to offer. And there's plenty of that. For gourmet food lovers the Brasserie is a must. Sumptuous different cuisines with French, Maghrebi and Arabic influences are combined in an innovative restaurant concept. With choice wines, candlelight and a view of the picturesque inner courtyard, unforgettable evenings can be enjoyed here. In no way should the caviar and oyster bar be missed either. Here Aux Gazelles also guarantees top-notch quality and freshness, as well as both modern and traditional preparation. And last but not least, if there's still a little time remaining, permit yourself another half hour in the tea salon. One particular highlight is ‘Orientation’, the weekly Oriental Urban Club Night in Aux Gazelles. An event combining traditional Arabic hospitality and modern lifestyle in an unparalleled way. As many as 1000 guests regularly enjoy the mixture of traditional music and modern rhythms; a celebration in which belly-dancing is just as much a part as is a pulsing beat. Sensuality, ecstasy, Romanticism and modern trends create an incomparable total experience which should definitely not be missed. 6 At a glance _________________________ Rahlgasse 5 A-1060 Vienna Telephone: +43 1 585 66 45 Fax: +43 1 585 6645 39 office@auxgazelles.at www.auxgazelles.at Weekly Saturday programme: www.orientation.at Parking: MuseumQuartier Garage/Museumsplatz Opening hours: Cafe & Deli Monday to Thursday - 10:00 am to 2:00 am Friday & Saturday - 10:00 am to 3:00 am Sundays 11:00 am to 10:00 pm Brunch from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Caviar and Oyster Bar Monday to Saturday - 10:00 am to 2:00 am Sunday 11:00 am to 10:00 pm Brasserie Monday to Friday - 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm Saturday - 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm Closed on Sundays Hammam Tuesday to Friday 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm Saturday 3:00 pm to 3:00 am Sunday 11:00 am to 10:00 pm Closed on Mondays Salon de Thé & Bazar Tuesday to Sunday - 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm 7
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