Nice Rice - Vegetarische

A fabulous vegetarian restaurant with menu translated to English on one side, German on the other. With India fared favorites in Bistro style it was really an interesting experience. The food was, well, nothing short of creative and visually appealing as well as inspiring to my palate. Elena and I were surprised at the reasonable rates for food and the minted bubbly water was a nice touch.

A fantastic menu offered daily along with a specials menu which offered the most intriguing delights. Beet Root Curry and Banana curry salad were ridiculously amazing with a cucumber dill yogurt on one and a lemony olive oil on the other with fresh Feta slices tucked beneath.

The nourishment was presented in an artful display of color and aroma by a lovely server who smiled a lot. The quaint & cozy establishment was tucked inside a hall-way leading toward the NaschMarkt and certainly could only seat 20 people at most including two nice tables just outside the door.

Vienna Naschmarkt

Following my introduction to Zanoni lovin' my beloved Tour-Goddess and Dear friend, Elena Parkinson had me walk around a million miles, ok perhaps 4 miles but after the first 5 it seemed a bit like a million during jet-lag. I was ready to see Vienna so I complained not at all.

We visited the NaschMarkt which sounds like "Nash-Mart" there are some silent letters to be found here and others that won't be hushed. I don't mind at all. We visited this daily fresh market with the most impressive deli options and fresh produce that I have ever encountered. So many options too small of stomach, but my eyes were optimistic.

Samples are available at any moment and some speak English well which is helpful when inquiring whether or not something is vegetarische or not. We picked up some fresh Feta, Dolmas, Figs and Ciabatta loaf oh and some mixed olives. Terrific fun! We saved them for our snack before visiting the park down the block which provided our evening entertainment with some delightful classical music favorites. After walking a few more miles, of course. We did encounter Sturm which is "Young Wine" Which seems to be all the rage and I tasted it and can see why! More on that later!

A day well done!

Zanoni & Zanoni Creme Brulee Gelato

I wasn't certain I should brave the dairy treat but I said, "Carpe Zanoni!" and we did! I was not punished by this delicious embrace of buttery caramel and sweet creaminess blended, frozen and scooped into a small cup. Zanoni, my Zanoni! Every taste was pure magic, I can see why it Austria's favorite! (or so I have been told by the locals!) Sweet, sweet, treat!

VegHead ED Explores Europe's Veg-Options

Let's Go!!!! VegHead ED is off to Europe to eat & drink the delicious offerings abroad. This tour begins in Vienna, Austria on September 2, 2010 where my anxious palate will be salivating around every street corner to greet the most unique Vegetarian Culinary delights throughout the month! Traveling in Austria, Italy, Germany, the Czech Republic and as many more countries as we can possibly squeeze in!

I will do my best to add (1) recipe per each blog post so you may taste right along with me. I will make as many beverage notations as possible (yes, as many as possible) given that I will be in the midst of some delicious well crafted libations.

Be prepared for disappointment if you are expecting a "Julie & Julia" or Vegetarian "Eat Pray Love" rebroadcast event in any manner. This culmination of experiences would be most appropriately considered within a less meaninful context. Considering a concept more likely to equal "The Random Ramblings of a Jet-Lagged VegHead", "Lost in Vegetation", "You can't out-drink any Italian when you're only eating vegetables" or even something much less enlightening!

Either way you can bet it will be full of ridiculous stories and questionable behavior along the way! All in good clean fun - of course!

Until we Eat well, Laugh out loud and Veg-Out together again!