Vienna Legend: Ms. Hradetzky shaped the Spatzennest and Café Ulrich

Vienna Legend: Ms. Hradetzky shaped the Spatzennest and Café Ulrich

Sad news from the 7th district: The popular gastronomy personality, Ms. Hradetzky, has died at the age of 94. For many years she was the soul of the “Spatzennest”, a traditional inn that was run by her and her husband. Today the popular “Café Ulrich” is located at this location. The dignified atmosphere of the café reflects the previous history of the establishment, which not only offered gastronomy but was also a place for the neighborhood.

Ms. Hradetzky was a regular visitor to the "Café Ulrich" and often enjoyed a glass of Prosecco, a small elixir of life that she preferred to combine with a piece of cake. Gerald Bayer, the managing director of the café, appreciated her since the opening in 2013. Her visits were a highlight in the everyday life of the little café, which is located near the St. Ulrich church and its place. In recent years, Hradetzky has lived in a nearby retirement home and leaves many dear memories. Her connection with the old inn was strong, even after she had sold it, she continued to live above the restaurant and felt comfortable in her neighborhood.

The Café Ulrich: A place of pleasure

The "Café Ulrich", set up in a modern, urban style, not only offers guests a cozy atmosphere with bricks and industrial tones, but also a diverse selection of healthy dishes and international delicacies. It is known for its homemade lemonades and small dishes that are perfect for sharing. The popular outside terrace invites you to linger on sunny days.

Similar to the “Spatzennest”, where Ms. Hradetzky once stood at the stove for the guests, the café places great emphasis on seasonal products. The menu ranges from hearty breakfasts to fresh smoothies, evening cocktails and lunch specials to suit every taste. The café is open every day through lunchtime and into the evening and has become an important part of the neighborhood.

A piece of Viennese cuisine

Viennese cuisine itself has a long and eventful history. It developed in the 19th century and also included influences from the crown countries, which belonged to the Austria-Hungarian monarchy. Characteristic are dishes such as the famous Tafelspitz, which is not only valued in the inns, but also in private households. Traditions of bourgeois cuisine, which consisted of several courses, were passed on and maintained for generations. The love for dishes such as beef, soup and pastry dishes testifies to a kitchen that is down -to -earth and on the other hand.

Viennese cuisine always adapts to the social changes and integrates new influences. Today, vegetarian and international dishes are also very popular, which fit well into modern cafes like the "Café Ulrich". The pastry kitchen and its high blossom in Biedermeier are very well received today, supported by the love for good food and a pleasant atmosphere.

Ms. Hradetzky's loss hurts the neighborhood, but her legacy lives on in the "Café Ulrich". Together with her husband, she shaped the district's gastronomy and remains in good memory, especially for her warm way and passion for good food and social get -together. It is the spirit of this Viennese inn culture that also survives in modern gastronomy and makes the "Café Ulrich" a popular meeting place in Vienna.

For more information about the "Café Ulrich" and its offers, visit the website Ulrich Vienna. For a deeper insight into Viennese cuisine and your history, read more History Wiki.

We will always keep Ms. Hradetzky in good memory.