giovedì 8 maggio 2008

Vienna city guide*part 1

Alright. Ready for some english writing... oh well I hope this will be usefull for anyone that will ever google it, in search for some tips about Vienna... and here it is...
I'll part the Vienna city guide in four, 'cause it takes quite a lot of time to write it and I don't want to wait for longer.

Vienna is one of my favourite cities. I used to live there for about six months and me and Paola have been there several times.
First thing to say is to stay away the most from the first district, also called the inner center and discover the town on all directions, from the 2dn to the 7th district, following our adresses listing.
We'll start talking about the Bars and Cafés obviously... as this is where I've spent most of my stay in town and also the best way to get into this amazing culture. Very active on social networks, this is the way viennese ppl display their very special attitude for enjoying sparetime and comfortable living.<
Eating out is also very interesting, as the vast choice of style of food you can find. Traditional dishes are influented by eastern european and italian culture but in recent time it all mixed up with turkish, arabic, asian kitchen too.


Drink and Eat out

Aromat
Very cute location, there used to be an amazing and charming sunday brunch. Now it opens for dinner only, cheap and creative.
Margaretenstraße 52
1040 Vienna
+43 1 9132453
www.arom.at

Phil
This is our favourite café in town, all the furniture are from Bananas and they are all on sale. Nice for breakfast and a coffee in the afternoon, it gets too busy after 5pm, so better call for a reservation.
Gumpendorferstrasse 10-12
1060 Vienna
+43 1 5810489
phil.info

Top Kino
Nice for a coffee or a drink, it host a small alternative cinema with a very interesting program. Check out the website for the movie listing.
Rahlgasse 1 (Corner Theobaldgasse)
1060 Vienna
www.topkino.at

Glacis Beisl
That is the place to go for some traditional Austrian dishes on a style and contemporary touch. The black wood create an elegant atmosphere; rather good wine cellar.
Museumsquartier
Entrance Breitegasse 4 Museumsplatz 1
1070 Vienna
www.glacisbeisl.at

Schikaneder
Hip and friendly bar with a good dj program. It host an alternative cinema together with the Topkino. Check out the website for the movie listing.
Margaretenstrasse 24
1040 Vienna
www.schikaneder.at

Kiosk. Wurst + Senf + Sound
Come here after the pub, to get the best organic Wurstel, interesting program of artwork exibition.
Schleifmühlg. 7/Corner Margaretenstr
1040 Vienna
+43 1 585 40 77
www.musikkiosk.at/

Espresso Bar
That one is an amazing vintage café. A stunning red leather bench and super retro wall lights makes everything back in days to the fabulous 50s.
Burggasse 57
1070 Vienna
+43 1 5268951
www.wirr.at/espresso

Das Möbel
A design shop where you first try everything before you buy. Very good breakfast. All the furniture are made by young designers for the most hip living.
Burggasse 10
1040 Vienna
+43 1 524-9497;
www.dasmoebel.at.

Naschmarkt Deli
Great turkish style food. Nice outdoor tables, great for a beer and a snack.
Naschmarkt Stand 421-436
1040 Vienna
Tel. +43 1 585 08 23
www.naschmarkt-deli.at

Kent
The best turkish food in town. Someting you can't really miss, the only stable streemarket is right in this area, so all the spiecy and exotic smells makes it an extrahordinary experience.
Brunnengasse 67
1160 Vienna
+43 1 4059173
www.kent-restaurant.at

Loos American Bar
Just the perfect bar. Dark and enlightened by warm onyx lights it is the most classical and archetypal Loos interior. A must for a serious Architectural tour.
Kärntner Straße 10
1010 Vienna
+43 1 512 32 83
www.loosbar.at

Ra mien
Asian food on a simple and freshy taste made by design.
Gumpendorfer Straße 9
1060 Vienna
+43 1 5856757
www.ramien.at

Leopold cafe
The best stop after some Schiele and Wiener Werkstette masterpiece.
Museumsplatz 1
1070 Vienna
+43 1 5236732
www.cafe-leopold.at

Point Of Sale
Ready for some New York style Breakfast? Also good for a glass of wine before a stylish dinner.
Schleifmühlg. 12
1040 Vienna
+43 1 966 98 91
www.thepointofsale.at/

Sapa
Happy healthy asian food. Amazing Thai Noodles.
Lindengasse 35
1070 Vienna
+43 1 5265626
www.sapa.at

Europa
Nice and relaxed café, very good for a sunday brunch. The place for a stop on a hard shopping afternoon.
Zollergasse 8
1070 Vienna
+43 1 526 33 83
www.hinterzimmer.at

Elektro Gönner
This simple and stylish bar is located in a courtyard on the main shopping street. Very good dj on weekdays. check out the schedule for listing.
Mariahilfer Str. 101/2.
+43 1 208 66 79
www.elektro-g.at

Halle Café-Restaurant (über Kunsthalle Wien)
MuseumsQuartier, Museumsplatz 1,
1070 Vienna
+43 1 523 70 01
www.diehalle.at

Palmenhaus
A real winter garden with giant palm. A very charming place for a drink or lunch.
Burggarten 1
1010 Vienna
+43 1 533 10 33
www.palmenhaus.at

Philiale
The Phil café is now running this old famous cinema on a perfect 60s style. The place to go to be alone in a huge cinema hall and watch a movie you've never heard about.
Foyer of the Gartenbaukinos
Parkring 12  
1010 Vienna
+43 1 581 04 89
www.phil.info/philiale/

Mezzanin
One of the few design bar in Vienna. Looks like being in the Milan Salone del mobile. Very nice furniture and cocktails.
Lerchenfelder Gürtel 43
1160 Vienna
+43 699 13 06 39 09

I ragazzi - Ristorante Pizzeria
The best pizza in town, the real italian style kitchen from the genuine sicilian staff.
Burgasse 6-8
1070 Vienna
+43 1 522 6325
www.iragazzi.at

Yellow
A fusion bar and restaurant. For same thai soup or sushi or just a drink in a style. Very nice design.
 Mariahilferstr. 127
 1060 Wien
 +43 1 595 11 55
 www.yellow.co.at

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