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Bizi's is conveniently located near Stephansdom.

Pizza Bizi is an ideal lunch spot between Vienna's Stephansdom cathedral and Ankeruhr clock. The restaurant serves freshly made, inexpensive slices of satisfying pizza quickly and efficiently. Choose from toppings ranging from the basic Margherita (tomato sauce and cheese) to exotic varieties like Spinach and Feta or Cardinale (which includes meat, cheese, and corn). Pizza Bizi also serves additional pasta dishes and ...

Arena comprises old graffiti-covered factory buildings.

Arena is one of Vienna's top music venues. It regularly fills its three small indoor music halls with different bands. The larger hall has recently hosted performances by Editors, Rufus Wainwright, and the Decemberists. The smaller Drei Raum (three room) bar and lounge area recently housed a performance by John Vanderslice. In the summer, bands perform on a large outdoor stage, which ...

Try one of Fresco's monster burritos.

New within the past few months, Fresco Grill is making its spicy presence known in Vienna's 9th district. It offers a small but sensational menu of California-Mexico border food, including fat made-to-order burritos, nachos, tacos, and taco salads. The chicken burrito comes full of veggies (including jalapenos if requested), savory beans, rice, cheese, sour cream, seasoned chunks of grilled chicken, and a ...

Hand-decorated eggs fill the center of the market square.

In the final days before Easter, be sure to check out the Freyung Easter market. The market inhabits a small cobblestone plaza in the first district (near Stephansdom city center) and is authentic, cozy, and rustic in its aesthetics and offerings. The focal point of the market is the huge display area of hand-decorated eggs for sale in the ...

Unique painted eggs line the market stalls.

One of Vienna's more quaint Easter markets can be found at the Am Hof plaza in the first district near the Stephansdom cathedral. The Am Hof market specializes in art and antiques and has something for everyone. Shoppers can peruse cool retro toys, handmade folk clothing and jewelry, and antique tools, coins, and kitchen gadgets. A vast number of hand-decorated eggs ...

Hundreds of hand-decorated eggs are for sale.

Last weekend, Vienna's cherished Easter markets opened for the days leading up to Easter. One of the most impressive markets can be found at the Schönbrunn Palace, where visitors can shop for unique handmade toys, decorations and food items. Similar to the famed Schönbrunn Christmas Market but smaller in scale, the Easter market consists of several rustic market stalls selling quaint seasonal items like ...

The ComDiaChay is tasty and vegetarian.

SAPA restaurant is a convenient lunch stop after a bout of shopping on Vienna's store-laden Mariahilferstrasse. The restaurant serves healthy Asian food using fresh ingredients and artful presentation to create a delicious dining experience. The spring rolls (Frühlingsrolle €4.20) or vegetarian spring rolls (FrühlingsrolleChay €3.90) are an excellent way to start the meal. They are clean and light on the tongue, but ...

Ambulanz's goat cheese salad showcases locally made cheese.

The Ambulanz (Ambulance) menu stands apart from the rest in its offerings. Among the first few pages, you'll find a disclaimer that states Ambulanz uses as much local organic produce and meats as possible. They also serve a few organic beers, wines, and other beverages. The quality of the ingredients is apparent in how each dish tastes. The salads are ...

The Etre Cote steak steals the show.

With its name, Stomach boldly pays homage to its No. 1 customer. While the food alone could encourage anyone to frequent the cafe, the dining atmosphere is also pleasant. Rustic country elegance dominates the decor. Dried flowers in simple glass vases and clean white linens top the quality antique wooden tables. Dark wooden beams and shelves and a ceramic woodstove also add ...

Concertgoers file into Flex's main entrance.

Flex may not be pretty to look at, but seeing a show there promises a kind of gritty fun that makes you feel like you're getting away with something. Sandwiched between the U4 metro line and the Danube Canal, Flex is housed in an old building that appears to boast several fire and building code violations. Rumors speculate about water from the ...