Cafe Central
One of the palacesTalking about the art of giving gifts...I am a bit lousy in this matter. However, I think the giving gift should be fun. So, this holiday season, I personally think that it is appropriate that I should receive gift (especially from the beloved ones) something without 'physical material'....so, I decided that going on a short winter break to Vienna is an ideal gift for me.
Vienna, compact royal city with so many royal palaces in so small square meter area (as compared to Paris, for example).However, my idea to come to Vienna is to taste my real 'sweet tooth' buds. Vienna is full with antique and modern cafes, konditorei and pastry shops. Sacher torte and apple strudel are their forte but I think there are plenty of other pastries and cakes to try.
This is my second day in the city and after going to a splendid Impressionist exhibition in Albertina, I decided to take a coffee break at the Central Cafe. Central cafe is a historic cafe which was built in the early 19th century. The setting is very luxury with velvet sofa and high vaulted ceiling with huge chandeliers. I am trying the truffle torte (simple layered hazelnut cake) today.... with strong coffee and cream.... the taste lingers in my mouth for quite a while.
O my, you are at a place I have been longing to go. How I envy you right now. I am imagining myself sitting beside you savouring that piece of cake whilst closing my eyes just to feel the atmosphere and ambiance of the grandiose place. Hope you could feel my presence.
RispondiEliminaIf I were to somehow make it to your part of the world, would you be kind to tour guide me there? he he he. Wishful thinking.
RispondiEliminaDear wiz
RispondiEliminathis is what i like about the 'old continental'.... the taste of the artistic endeavour! We can just spend some time together jumping from one cafe to another!