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Archive for August, 2007

Friday, August 31st, 2007

Cobenzl Winery 100th Anniversary Celebration in Vienna



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wine tasting at Cobenzl Winery

This Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 1-2, Cobenzl Winery (Weingut Cobenzl) hosts a fall wine celebration in honor of its 100th anniversary. Traditional house-made wines and foods are available throughout the day, from 1pm-10pm on Saturday and 10am-6pm on Sunday. In addition, various forms of entertainment, including live music, a fireworks display at 9pm on Saturday, winery tours, and wine tastings are also scheduled.

The ...

Tuesday, August 28th, 2007

Vienna's Organic Bounty at Freyung Biomarkt



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Locals peruse organic goods at the Biomarkt.

Every other Friday and Saturday at the triangular plaza around the corner from Stephansdom, an organic farmer's market springs to life. On offer are edible organic delights like fruits, vegetables, cheeses, and wines from Austria and neighboring countries. Non-edible organic handmades including woven baskets, soaps, pottery, and felted wool clothing and accessories are also available.

In addition, extra handmade and seasonal items ...

Thursday, August 23rd, 2007

Vienna's Hotel Goldener Baer Offers Location & Price



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the Goldener Baer Hotel's golden facade

The Hotel Goldener Baer provides reasonably priced rooms conveniently located a few minutes walking distance from the Stephansdom city center. For a single or double occupancy room, prices are around €50 per person. The aged interior and decor add an antique feel to the 3-star hotel while the high ceilings in the rooms create a dignified spaciousness.

A free continental breakfast of müsli ...

Tuesday, August 21st, 2007

Praterstern Offers Family Fun in Vienna



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Praterstern ferris wheel at night

As the oldest amusement park in the world, the Praterstern inspires a feeling of youthful nostalgia among visitors. In addition to partaking in some of the more modern rides like the bungee swing, guests can enjoy a more retro feeling of fun on the flying swings, low-tech rollercoasters, or ferris wheels. Admission to the park is free and ride prices vary from €1-€10. ...

Friday, August 17th, 2007

Vienna's 7 Stern Bräu Has a Lucky 7 on Tap



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7 Stern's Helles and Hanf beer

The 7 Stern Brewery in the 7th district is a great place to enjoy a master-brewed exotic or traditional beer. The brewery always has seven house-made beers on tap. Currently on tap are the Wiener Helles (pilsner), Märzen (amber), Bamberger Rauchbier (smoky dark red), Chilli Bier (spicy gold), Prager Dunkels (dark), and Hanf Bier (golden hemp). The Helles has a nice bite ...

Tuesday, August 14th, 2007

Natsu Serves Sushi for a Steal in Vienna



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Natsu's Sushi Set Gross

For great sushi at an incredible value, head to one of Natsu's two Vienna locations. The restaurant is currently having a 50% off sale off of select menu items. The Sushi Set Gross (pictured above), for example, is a mere €5.95 and features salmon, tuna, egg, white fish, crab and shrimp. All sushi and rolls are fresh, high quality, and served at that perfect ...

Thursday, August 9th, 2007

Rustic Charm and Great Beer Prevail at Vienna's Bauernbräu



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Bauernbräu

A short distance from the Raimund Theater and Mariahilferstrasse, the Bauernbräu (Famer's Brewery) serves sensational Styrian cuisine and cold, flavorful microbrew beer. The Bauernbier (Farmer's Beer), Hausbier (House Beer), and Das Dunkel (Dark) lay a solid foundation for the beer menu. The food, on the other hand, includes tasty entrees like traditional Wiener Schnitzel (fried pork cutlet), Bauerntoast (thick, dark toast topped with egg, ham, onion and ...

Tuesday, August 7th, 2007

Berry Picking Along Vienna's Danube Canal



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Wild blackberries grow along the canal.

Berry picking season has arrived along the Danube River Canal. Help yourself to a sweet summery handful by taking the U4 metro line to Friedensbruecke. A short walk about 400m north along the canal brings you to the first berry bushes. More lie further down the path. The bushes can also be reached by taking a free Citybike (1 euro registration fee) ...

Thursday, August 2nd, 2007

'80s Dancing at the Chelsea in Vienna



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The Chelsea

On Friday nights, The Chelsea is the place to go for lively '80s dancing. Flashy colored lights and loud energetic music set the scene for a retro good time. Things heat up on the dance floor sometime after 11, so plan transportation accordingly.

The Chelsea is an English-style pub located in a hip nightlife area under the U6 metro line, between the Thaliastrasse and Josefstädterstrasse stations. The ...