Dining Around the Globe

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Scotland claims Chicken Tikka Masala origins

A chef from Scotland is claiming that he invented the Anglo-Indian curry dish, Chicken Tikka Masala. Channel News Asia reported that Ahmed Aslam Ali, whose family owns the Shish Mahal restaurant in Glasgow, claims that they concocted the first ever version of the popular dish back in the 1970s, and is now pressing the European Union to give it ‘Protected Designation of Origin’ status, alongside the likes of Champagne and Parma Ham. Chicken tikka masala is now as firmly embedded in British food folklore as fish and chips, but its origins remain unclear. Chefs in London and Birmingham also lay claim to the dish, with one restaurateur saying that he originally used a tin of tomato soup for the creamy sauce.


Welcome to the Griechenbeisl, Vienna’s oldest inn The Griechenbeisl (The Greek Inn) is one of Vienna’s oldest inns. Artists, scholars and politicians would congregate in the Griechenbeisl to eat, drink, debate and reflect – often into the early hours. From the world famous balladeer ‘Der lieber Augustin’ to later figures of the stature of Beethoven, Schubert, Wagner, Strauss, Brahms, the painters Waldmüller and Schwind, the opera singer Schaljapin, writers Mark Twain, Grillparzer and Nestroy, and political personalities such as Karl Lueger and Graf Zeppelin have all appreciated its traditional Viennese cuisine and creature comforts. The framed autographs on the walls of the famous Mark Twain room ensure that their presence lives on here.

Oldest Restaurant in Europe?? Possibly if its been operating since 803! St. Peter Stiftskeller was first documented in the year 803, when it was mentioned by the scholar Alcuin – a follower of Charlemagne – and as such it takes its place as the oldest Restaurant in Europe. When History and Zeitgeist meet, one finds oneself in the best possible company. St. Peter Stiftskeller – the restaurant, at the very heart of Salzburg old town, is one of those rare places where such an encounter is possible. Today the restaurant includes no less than twelve historic salons, each with incomparable character and charm, varying in size from small and intimate to large and lavish. But St. Peter’s offers more than fine dining. The KULTurig-music Ensemble is maybe Salzburg’s most surprising music formation. The six musicians will delight your ears with skilful contrasts. The balanced sound composed of harp, harmonica, dulcimer, contrabass, guitar and stunning vocals will surely touch your heart. The successful mix blends the traditional with a touch of mysticism à la Austrian folk-pop music legend Hubert von Goisern with a generous pinch of jazz. Enjoy it with a luscious 3-course-menu made from finest Austrian products. Tradition combines stylishly with the modern, music meets with finest culinary art.

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