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Anya von Bremzen, author of the new book, National Dish, explains the origins of liptauer cheese and its presence at Vienna's rustic, centuries-old winery taverns. Come warm weather, Vienna's ...

Vienna is the only European city with a designated wine-growing area within city limits (Credit: Mike Clegg/Alamy) Anya von Bremzen, author of the new book, National Dish, explains the origins of ...