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Luxurious chocolate cake awaits at the Sacher Eck'.

The Sacher Eck' is one of the Sacher eateries associated with the adjoining Hotel Sacher and is the perfect place to sample a slice of Vienna's original Sacher Torte. The torte is a rich, light-textured chocolate cake that sandwiches a layer of intensely sweet apricot marmalade and is covered in a soft coating of sugary chocolate. A dollop of the ...

A Pancho margarita hits the spot.

At Pancho, the dishes embody a harmony of exotic flavors that taste like they take time to prepare. Each entree's ingredients transport the tastebuds out of Vienna and into an edible realm that must be deemed authentic Mexican. Ethnicity of the food aside, the Bistec Mexicana is one of the best steaks Vienna has to offer. It comes topped with a colorful ...

The soups at Li's are fresh and filling.

Aside from serving great Asian-fusion food, Li's Cooking is known for its welcoming atmosphere. Once inside the door, the majority of Li's staff gives patrons a warm and energetic greeting. Dining guests are then promptly ushered to an open table or given a cup of complimentary hot tea to sip while they wait a couple of minutes for an available ...

Spanish moss hangs from the trees in one of the Palm House's three climate zones.

For some uplifting foliage during the dreary days of winter, visit the Schönbrunn Palm House Gardens (Palmenhaus). Erected in 1881-1882, the Palm House is sectioned off into three different climate-specific rooms filled with a variety of plants that thrive in those climates. Each climate zone, from the northern temperate to the southern tropical, ...

A softly-lit U-shaped bar has a swanky presence on the lower level.

Vienna's first district has a stylish new bar and restaurant famous for brining Hawaiian and Asian tastes together for an elite Pacific Rim dining experience. The restaurant, Little Buddha, offers a high-end family-style dining experience. Dishes are placed in the middle of the table for dining companions to share amid the intimate surroundings of soft lighting, ...

Dozens file into Bricks on a Saturday night.

When looking for a hot night spot in Vienna, check out Bricks for energetic dancing and great drink specials. Happy Hour goes from 8-10pm, when about 10 different cocktails are available for under €5. This past weekend, Caipharinas were only €3.40 and sold out by midnight. A peak at the full printed menu reveals some amusing typos in the English ...

The traditional national dishes offer variety and value.

The Yak + Yeti Nepalese restaurant offers a fun ethnic atmosphere and deliciously prepared meals similar in flavor and style to Indian food, but with their own special flair. Playful paintings, such as the one depicting a male hiker or traveler (possibly Yak + Yeti's head chef) with a yeti (like the abominable snowman), and great black-and-white photos of Nepal ...

The Gürtelbräu pretzel is sure to please.

At the Gürtelbräu, the beer pretzels (Bier Brez'n) are baked fresh-to-order and are an absolute delight to eat. The generously-sized pretzel costs less than €2 and arrives hot, fresh out of the oven. The outer shell is lightly crispy and dusted with a sprinkling of salt and caraway seeds. The inside is chewy and delicious. Paired with one of the Gürtelbräu's ...

Snowy trails and frosty foliage adorn the trails in the Vienna Forest.

The trees and bushes in Vienna's National Forest (the Wienerwald) frost over this time of year, creating a spectacle of snow and ice not to be missed. From the Cobenzl Parkplatz stop on the 38A bus line, a short hike to the Hermans Kogel provides the most gratifying array of scenery. Thick ...