Vegas Food Finds Goes to Vienna: Naschmarkt

A true foodies' paradise, the legendary Vienna Naschmarkt is one of the most frequented gourmet markets in the city. If you can't buy it here, it probably doesn't exist. The Naschmarkt is open every day, and in addition to permanent stands, there are dozens of small, hip restaurants, which are open at night as well -- the Naschmarkt is moving towards becoming a hotspot for evening. Saturday is the most important day of the week for the market, as hundreds of non-permanent stands cover the area, selling everything from highly exotic organic produce to homemade jams by local farmers to Turkish spices to specialty teas, portioned off according to preferences. One of my favorite buys was a very high-end olive dipping oil from the famous Gegenbauer family, which has long been known to sell some of the best oils and vinegars in the country. This isn't your typical EVOO, and it's too expensive for cooking, but it's certainly worth it. I also bought a bottle of pumpkin seed oil, a specialty Austrian oil, for my friend and fellow blogger Nikki.

The additonal bonus on Saturday is the adjoining flea market, which is quite a feast for the senses. Only caveat: watch your purse.

The story of the Naschmarkt ist best told in pictures -- enjoy!