Chef Biography
Born in Vienna, Christian went to work as an apprentice at Tourotel Gaflei in Liechtenstein after finishing school. After a year there, and a year in military service, he moved to Bern, Switzerland, to work in Café de Paris, then to Restaurants Conti & Widder.
In 1981, he moved to Geneva where he worked in succession at Auberge du Lion d’Or; Hotel President; Hotel des Berges and Restaurant Le Français. In 1986 he returned to Vienna working at several restaurants, joining Walter Bauer in 1990. Great Chefs caught up with Chef Christian in 1998 at Restaurant Walter Bauer, to tape him preparing three dishes for their Great Chefs of the World television series. He prepared Crackling Dumplings on Fried Sauerkraut as an appetizer; Venison & Tyrolean Ham Cordon Bleu entrée, and a Gingerbread Soufflé with Traminer Sabayon dessert.
Chef Christian Domschitz is now one of Austria’s most renowned chefs, and he and Veronica Doppler, now have their own “Vestibül Restaurant at the World Famous Burgtheatre”.
Recipes
Venison and Tyrolean Ham Cordon Bleu with Pumpkin and Celery Mayonnaise ▶
Serving: 4 Print Venison and Tyrolean Ham Cordon Bleu with Pumpkin and Celery Mayonnaise ▶ By Great Chefs June 30, 2014 Deep-fried packets of golden pumpkin conceal centers of smoky ham and venison. The unusual cordon bleus are served with celery mayonnaise and garnished with celery root chips. Ingredients Celery Mayonnaise Celery Root – 1, […]
Gingerbread Soufflé with Traminer Sabayon ▶
Serving: 8 Print Gingerbread Soufflé with Traminer Sabayon ▶ By Great Chefs June 30, 2014 These interesting soufflés contain gingerbread, chocolate, and ground walnuts. They are seved with a sabayon based on sweet traminer wine, and raisins soaked in grappa which pack a punch. A dusting of confectioner’s sugar completes the presentation. Ingredients Grappa Raisins […]
Crackling Dumplings on Fried Sauerkraut ▶
Serving: 4 Print Crackling Dumplings on Fried Sauerkraut ▶ By Great Chefs June 30, 2014 In today’s health-conscious world we sometimes lose track of traditional dishes which may not be politically correct, but which are delicious. Christian Domschitz’ dumplings are filled with the crisp bits left from rendering pork belly fat, then deep-fried in bacon […]
Restaurant Information
Phone : +43 1 5324999
Address : Universitätsring 2, 1010, Austria