Future of the Kultlokals Tunnel in Vienna: Who saves the jazz tradition?

Future of the Kultlokals Tunnel in Vienna: Who saves the jazz tradition?

Wien, Österreich - In the heart of Vienna, a change is emerging at the “Tunnel Vienna Live” cult cup. After eleven years full of jazz and gastronomy, Hans Litsauer, who took over the restaurant in 2014, announced that the estimated operator would like to retire. "Tunnel Vienna Live", which was opened in 1982, was a popular meeting place for the Viennese music scene in the 1980s and 90s and presented numerous well-known artists such as Maria Bill, Otto Lechner and Erika Pluhar. A highlight remains the appearance of Willi Resetarits, who played in the tunnel just three months before his death, said Litsbauer. But now the restaurant continues without jazz concerts, which marks the end of an era.

LITSauer, who previously worked as a management consultant and editor and had no gastronomy experience, was looking for a new challenge and found the restaurant, which was then threatened by closing. With a lot of commitment and a feel for the needs of guests, from students to family, he has revitalized the "tunnel". Now the 59-year-old is planning to draw a line at the age of 70. He has already searched for interested parties on Facebook and received initial inquiries. However, there are currently no fixed successor regulations, which Litsauer is all the more concerned. He hopes that the tradition of the restaurant will be continued and that it does not fall into other hands that follow other plans.

The future of the "tunnel"

The search for a successor is a challenge. Litsauer, whose daughter focuses on her academic career, would like to make sure that the restaurant is preserved as a music cellar and catering business. So far there have been some offers, but these usually only refer to the operating areas, not to the cultural orientation. A deadline until the end of the year was set to find a suitable successor, otherwise he would have to take negotiations with the previous interested parties who do not take into account the traditional history of the "tunnel".

gastronomic developments in Vienna show that the trend is in diversity and regionality, as current reports show. According to Gast.at , the culinary future is strongly shaped by the demand for Plant-Based products. At the same time, many gourmets do not want to do without high -quality meat qualities. "Regional beats organic" increasingly becomes a mantra in Austrian gastronomy. Such trends could give the gastronomy in the "tunnel" fresh wind if there is a new operator who integrates these aspects into the concepts.

litsauer remains optimistic: "I hope that we will find a solution that meets both the restaurant and the loyal guests." In the event of a decision about the future of the "tunnel", clarity is expected by the end of the year. When asked how it could go on after the farewell, there is still a lot of room for speculation. Perhaps a visionary successor could be found who continues the love of music and good food and thus continues the tradition of a Viennese cultural heritage.