New cafe opens in Vienna
Cakes, biscuits and pastries like just those Mami makes are for everyone - including dogs - and can be enjoyed at the newly opened Mami's Moehspeis in the Margareten district of Vienna.
Eiswein harvest gets off to a good start in Burgenland
Vintners in Austria's wine making heartland of Burgenland have started harvesting the grapes to make ice wine (Eiswein).
UNESCO accepts Schemenlaufen as world cultural heritage
An Austrian tradition known as the Imster Schemenlaufen that takes place during the carnival period has been recognised as part of the world's cultural heritage by UNESCO.
Vir Gin backs down over spirited row with Branson firm
Lawyers for Richard Branson's Virgin firm have forced a small Alpine spirit maker to change the name of their gin after claiming it breached copyright.
Austrian apples and pears make best vodka
The best vodka does not come from Russia – it comes from Austria according to judges at the "International Wine and Spirits Competition" which was held at the Guildhall in London recently.
Crash course in cooking a Thanksgiving Dinner
For the seventh consecutive year Vienna's Marriott Hotel will celebrate the American tradition of Thanksgiving.
Burgenland celebrates its patron saint with wine and food
Austria's most eastern state of Burgenland will be celebrating the day of its patron saint on 11 November when St Martin's Day takes place.
Seiersberg bake a record
These pastry chefs have just creamed off a new world title - after whipping up an astonishing two-and-a-half ton sponge cake.
