Franciszek Trześniewski facts for kids
Have you ever heard of a sandwich so special it became famous? Franciszek Trześniewski was a talented Polish cook and food lover who created just that! He was born in Kraków, a city that was part of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy back then. In 1902, he opened a unique restaurant-bar in Vienna, the capital of Austria. This was a few years before World War I started. His restaurant quickly became known for its amazing open sandwiches.
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The Story of Trześniewski Sandwiches
Who Was Franciszek Trześniewski?
Franciszek Trześniewski (who passed away in 1939) was a Polish chef and a true "gourmand," which means someone who really loves good food. He was born in the city of Kraków. His big idea was to make small, tasty open sandwiches. These were made on fresh, dark bread cut into neat rectangles. Each sandwich had a different, delicious spread on top. After Franciszek passed away, his daughter, Maria Trześniewska, took over the family business. She ran the restaurant for many years before selling it in 1978.
The Famous Open Sandwiches
The special sandwiches at Trześniewski were not like the ones you might pack for lunch. They were "open-faced," meaning they only had one slice of bread with toppings. Franciszek used fresh, local dark bread. He cut it into a special rectangle shape. Then, he added many different kinds of spreads. These spreads were the secret to his success! People loved the variety and the fresh taste.
Trześniewski Today
Today, the original Trześniewski restaurant is still open at Dorotheergasse 1 in Vienna. It is considered one of the best places to eat in the city center. In fact, the official Vienna city website even promotes it! There are now 8 Trześniewski locations across Vienna. Each one sells more than 20 different kinds of these famous sandwiches.
What Can You Find There?
When you visit a Trześniewski restaurant, you can choose from over 20 types of sandwiches. They have many different toppings, so there's something for everyone! Besides the sandwiches, they also offer a "Pfiff" of Beer. A "Pfiff" is a very small glass, about 1/8 of a liter. They also serve Vodka.
The Secret Motto
The company's official motto is "Unspeakably good sandwiches." This motto is a clever nod to the founder's Polish name, Trześniewski. Many German speakers find his name hard to say. So, the motto playfully suggests that the sandwiches are so good, they are "unspeakably" delicious, just like the name is "unpronounceable" for some!
