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Aaron Priewasser directs the culinary program at Aarons Genusskrämerei in Hallein, where contemporary Austrian cuisine leans heavily on regional ingredients. The establishment operates under a local motto meaning you cannot be stopped as long as you hold your ground. Gault&Millau reflected this steadfast approach with a 13.5 rating for the coming season. Priewasser channels that conviction through both a daily à la carte selection and an extended Grand Tour menu.
The kitchen builds its offerings around clear flavors and straightforward preparation, staying true to modern Austrian cooking. Current dishes include Solesaibling accompanied by salt celery and heritage beef, alongside a forest mushroom raviolo. Milk veal loin arrives dressed with fresh spring asparagus, leading into a cheese course and classic beehive cake. Smaller portions such as smoked trout, truffle fries, and seasonal vegetables complete the lineup for guests who prefer sharing.
An enclosed inner courtyard frames afternoon meals and summer evenings with natural light. This relaxed environment suits the restaurant’s tapas program, which encourages diners to exchange small plates and pour their own wine. Sous chef Bianca Arnold and maitre Robert Sieberer support the service flow with steady, unforced attention. Saturday evenings frequently transition into communal tavolata dinners or weekend brunch formats, reinforcing a focus on shared tables.
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The motto "Because no one can stop you as long as you have conviction" is reflected in Aaron's Genusskrämerei through a grounded avant-garde cuisine with – precisely – conviction. Aaron Priewasser brings the region to the plates via à la carte dishes or his "Grand Tour" menu. "What the hall" features a selection of lake trout, celery root, and heritage beef, while "Mushroom Variety" presents a magnificent raviolo; the milk veal loin is served with asparagus, and after the cheese dessert, bee sting cake and petits fours await. Saturdays feature a Flying Brunch and a "Tavolata" sharing dinner. Address: Gollinger-Tor-Gasse 1, 5400 Hallein, Austria. Contact: +43 664 750 322 36, hello@genusskraemerei.at, https://www.genusskraemerei.at/. Opening Hours: Tue–Fri 12:00–15:00 and 17:00–21:00, Sat 10:00–15:00 and 17:00–21:00. Team: Aaron Priewasser, Chef; Bianca Arnold, Sous Chef; Robert Sieberer, Maître d'.
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