Austria: Surprisingly Ingenious!

Austria definitely showed their ingenuity as part of Fancy Food Week 2012.  Hosted at swanky L2 Lounge in Georgetown, the Austrian exhibitors showcased the best of Austrian cuisine, wines and beers with a mix of unique Austrian food products.  The diversity of flavors set Austrian food on a whole new level with crisp white wines, creamy cheeses, schnitzel and an amazing sauerkraut strudel.

A taste of Austria!

Last Monday, Capital Cooking got to attend the press and trade tasting event hosted by the Austrian Trade Commission at the chic L2 Lounge at Cady's Alley in Georgetown. We got to sample some of Austria's best delicacies including wine, cheeses and plenty of gourmet products. The best part is that these amazing products are now finding their market in the U.S.! Of course we were thinking of drinking and our first stop was the bar! I will admit, when I think of bubbly that hails from Europe, my mind doesn't instantly go to Austria. So I was in for a pleasant surprise when the bartender served up a glass of their sparkling pinot noir ('Secco' Sparkling Pinot Noir, Leo Hillinger, Burgenland, NV).