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Vienna is unique in the world's capital cities in having large areas of vineyard right on the city's doorstep and a visit to Vienna isn't really complete without an evening spent in an heuringer, a wine cellar-cum-simple restaurant, of which there are scores in the wine-growing villages within just a few minute's of the city centre. Grinzing is probably the best known district to go looking for heuriger, though there are lots of others. Heuringen sell only the wine made in the owner's vineyard. Food is simple, traditionally served from a buffet of hot and cold dishes so you queue to make your choice and then take it to a table. It's all very informal and relaxed, an institution as popular with the locals as it is with tourists. The heuriger we found our way to (a recommendation from Ursula/alusru) Weinbau Zawodsky, was tucked right away at Reinischg 3 in the 19th district of Vienna, the last place in the road surrounded by vines and I think we were the only tourists in the place. We chose our food and joined the other patrons outside at wooden tables set up under spreading trees in a garden and stayed until it was well and truly dark - a perfect way to spend a warm summer's evening. There was no music, not a dirndl-clad damsel or lederhosened lad in sight, just the quiet hum of companionable conversation and people enjoying themselves. Lovely! Leave a Comment Theme: Eating and DrinkingDirections: If I haven't got the right street, there are more than enough heuriger in Grinzig for you to find one that suits.
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We were a group of 15 people spending a weekend in Vienna. It was pretty obvious where we ended up going after a long day of sightseeing: It was time for Heurigen. Our local colleague and tourguide chose the Martin Sepp in Grinzing for us, basically because it isn't a real tourist but a "locals Heurigen", a traditional wine garden in Vienna's wine suburb Grinzing. There's a self service buffet here. We, however, chose to be served our food and many drinks. I have never seen as much food piled up on one table! We didn't even finish half of it I think. For starter we got wonderful spreads and bread, followed by a soup. Too bad we weren't hungry afterwards anymore because the main course was amazing! Among it were Schnitzels, burgers, cooked chicken, gratinated potatoes, pasta and vegetables, pork roast, salads, etc etc. We could have fed several families with the leftovers. This wouldn't be Austria if there weren't a desert afterwards. It was really hard to enjoy the Apfelstrudel and Chocolate Mousse after all the stuff we'd had already ;) Drinks (wine, beer and soft drinks) were also included in the set menu. Because of all the food we needed so many Schnaps though, they had to be paid extra. I think I myself had "48 Marille" alone ;) There was a man playing on the accordion all evening. He only had one problem: He seems to only know the song "Wiener Blut", he played it at least 9 times between 8 and 12 o'clock. He also played Tyrolean songs. The local people in our group could only shake their heads in disgust ;) I can really recommend a night here. No visit in Vienna is complete without it even though it might be rather cliché and the wine is too sour... Leave a Comment Theme: Eating and DrinkingPhone: 3203233-0Directions: The tram ride from the city centre takes approx. 30 mts. Make sure to have a look what time the last tram or bus leaves. The night might be long...Website: http://www.zummartinsepp.at
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