http://www.naschmarkt-restaurant.com/
Stiegl Weisse. One of the brews I drank regularly while in Austria. A light but flavorful beer that pairs well with hearty food.
Schlagl Doppel Bock. Also a light beer full of flavor. Malty, lightly hoppy, crisp and refreshing.
Artichoke Soup. A piping hot bowl of creamy soup that had what tasted like a pound of actual artichokes in each serving. Topped with smoked trout and crispy beets, this was just what I needed for a cold, winter evening.
Hungarian Beef Goulash. Hungary is right next door from Austria, so it's not surprising that this dish was on the menu. The focus was obviously the meat as they did not crowd the bowl with potatoes or vegetables. A superbly braised piece of beef. No knife was required and the paprika made a savory stew.
Herbed Spatzle. This was a side that came with the Hungarian Beef Goulash. Buttery, creamy and velvety. A nice side to sop up that hearty paprika sauce.
Veal Shank. One of the evening's specials. This was a bone-in veal shank braised until falling-off-the-bone tender. Underneath was a still slightly crunchy bread salad with butternut squash and brussels sprouts. Over the top was a light sprinkling of pine nuts, parsley and lemon zest. So succulent and even the marrow in the bone was full of flavor.
Schoko Kuchen. A fluffy, delicate chocolate cake that was oozy on the inside and served with pear ice cream. A nice way to finish a fantastic meal.
For a taste of Austria, definitely give Naschmarkt a visit. If you have more than two people in your party, be sure to make a reservation. Bar seating is also available, which might actually be preferable if you want to watch all the action in their open kitchen.
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