RegioNews reports on a suspected theft in Linz on Wednesday. A local man went into a supermarket, and stole a Bundt cake.
Published: 11 July 2014 21:18 CEST
This is not the cake that was stolen, but it probably is similar. Photo: Kouglof/CC
A cashier in a supermarket in Linz caught the shoplifter in the act. The man was spotted grabbing the Bundt cake, and a non-alcoholic soda beverage, and passed through the check-out without paying for either item.
The cashier called the police, giving them a physical description of the suspected perpetrator. The 48-year-old man was arrested a short time later, still in possession of the stolen cake and soda.
When confronted with the alleged criminal, the store clerk made a positive identification.
The man was then arrested, and has been transported to the police detention center of Linz. After consultation with the Linz prosecutor's office, the man has been released.
Better known to Austrians as a 'Gugelhupf', this is a large confection of marble-cake with a distinctive ring or 'torus' shape.
According to informed sources, the cake is usually eaten with coffee, during coffee breaks, and not with a soda.
This is an example of the Czech version known as bábovka. Photo: Petr Brož
Hugo, Almdudler and Radler: 5 drinks to try in Austria this summer
It is easier to face the summer heat with a proper cold drink in your hands. Austrians know that well and have created (or made popular) several delicious alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Here are five you should try.
Published: 28 July 2022 16:47 CEST Updated: 7 August 2022 07:37 CEST
The debate of which is the perfect summer drink is undoubtedly a very controversial one.
While many people would argue that nothing can beat the Italian Aperol Spritz (which is also very popular in Austria), some would rather stay with a simple cold beer.
If you are team Spritz, then you should know that Austria has a love for things g’spritzt, with their own versions of sparkling drinks (with or without alcohol). However, for those who prefer a beer, the alpine country is home to several famous brands, including the Styrian Gösser, the Viennese Ottakringer, and Stiegl, from Salzburg.
In any case, when living or visiting a new country, it’s always fun to try out the traditional dishes and, in this case, beverages.
Here are five drinks you should try during the Austrian summer.
Hugo is a very popular (and sweet) summer drink in Austria (Photo by Greta Farnedi on Unsplash)
Hugo
Some say this is the Austrian answer to the Aperol Spritz, but its sweetness from the elderflower syrup makes it quite different from the bitter bright orange Aperol.
There is also a bit of controversy as to where this drink, which Austrians love to drink during a nice summer afternoon, originates.
Internationally, it seems to be widely accepted that this alcoholic aperitif comes from South Tyrol, a German-speaking region of Italy with deep Austrian roots. Ask any Austrian, though, and they will tell that just proves the drink is from Austria.
Italian or Austrian, the sweet drink is made with prosecco, elderflower syrup, seltzer and mint leaves. Serve it with lots of ice in a large glass, and you have a perfect summer drink.
Mix your white wine with sparkling water and you get a refreshing gespritzt (Photo by Matthieu Joannon on Unsplash)
weiß gespritzt
This is extremely popular, relatively cheap even in fancy restaurants, and somewhat controversial, but take some white wine and add a little sparkling water (sometimes ice) and you get a weiß gespritzt, or a g’spritzter.
Not everyone appreciates mixing your wine with water, but it makes for a refreshing and lighter drink. In Austrian restaurants, you might be asked whether you want a summer gespritzt, which means it has higher water content and, therefore, is lighter, or a “normal” one.
It is by no means an Austrian drink, and you may have to ask for a Weinschorle instead of a Gespritzter in Germany, but it is a popular drink in the German world.
Austrian brands sell some of the most popular Radlers in Europe (Photo by Jonathan Kemper on Unsplash)
Radler
A Radler is another drink that though not from Austria, is extremely popular here. Not only that but some of the most popular Radlers are sold by Austrian brands.
Traditionally, all you need to make a Radler is to mix beer and lemonade. However, the drink is also found bottled and sold by beer companies such as Gösser and Ottakringer. The mix has also expanded and you can discover Radlers with a citrus or berry mix.
It is a lighter and sweeter beer, perfect for enjoying the summer with a fresh drink that is not so alcoholic.
Mixing apple juice and sparkling water creates a perfect non-alcoholic summer drink. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA / AFP)
Apfelspritz
Following the Austrian love for adding sparkling water to drinks, a very common and non-alcoholic beverage is the Apfelspritz.
It is a mix of apple juice and (you guessed it) sparkling water. It is popular in Biergarten as a non-alcoholic alternative, with kids joining in on toasts with their apple and soda mix.
The drink is also very common in Germany (where it is known as Apfelschorle), Switzerland and Hungary.
Another option for a summer light and non-alcoholic drink is the Almdudler, which is technically the name of the Austrian brand that sells the famous carbonated soft drink.
The drink is a blend of 32 “natural alpine herbs, beet sugar and soda water”, according to the website. It has a very distinctive logo and can be found in almost all Austrian households – being one of the most popular beverages in the country.
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