kraus is a modern interpretation of fin-de siècle coffee houses. In Karl Kraus’ time the viennese coffeehouse was the center of intellectual gatherings as well as heated debates – something kraus himself was ambivalently attached to. The restaurant aims to present a modern interpretation of this social venue and to revive the critical spirit.
kraus in the digital age also weaves his satirical media criticism into the design: nonsensical fake news headlines, punctuation pedantry paired with visual indifference in form of goofy doodles.
Sharing its address with DATUM's & dieZeit's editorial office, kraus can be found in Vienna's 2nd district, around the corner from Karmelitermarkt. Adjoining the restaurant is the contemporary exhibition space „kahan art space“ representing young artistic creations that thematically focus on social, economic and political issues. together they create a lively discursive place of dialogue and exchange.

https://daskraus.at

Studio Sirene (Clara Berlinski, Ana Iankova)

Clara Berlinski, Ana Iankova

Architektur: Archiguards (Gerd Zehetner)

Animation: Roman Buchberger Text: Anatol Vitouch

Musik: Timchi (Tiemo Frantal), Track "Lasgane"

KALENDER Gastronomie GmbH (Alexander Zach, Zoltan Aczel)

Kurt Kuball

Stefan Fuertbauer