G'stätt'n as an exception

Viennese gastronomy defends winter ski gardens

Ado Castelletto and Wolfgang Binder take up the cudgels for the exemplary pub garden operators in Vienna.(Bild: Philipp Stewart)

The discussion about winter ski gardens, which are misused as storage areas and look like "G'stätt'n", has caused a stir. In the industry, the criticism is seen as a wake-up call - and at the same time makes restaurateurs want to have well-kept outdoor areas, because they obviously boost sales considerably.

Because some restaurateurs have neglected their outdoor areas, even exemplary pub gardens have been cast in a bad light - the "Krone" reported. Even Mayor Michael Ludwig had to put his foot down. Now, industry representatives are speaking out to clear up misunderstandings, emphasize the importance of pavement cafés and defend the outdoor areas that are also open in winter.