Nothing is more now than mid-century design. At Restaurant Beim Novak, in the epicenter of bustling Vienna is Novak, you’ll find just that. Sharing a name with a 1950s icon (though named for the family who founded it), Novak has the very same cool, mid-century chic as the ice maiden star of Vertigo but far more warmth than any Hitchcock heroine could muster. Soaring windows overlook a green and pleasant courtyard, flooding the busy dining room with light. The menu, outstanding and celebrated in gastronomic circles, is known for its sophisticated Viennese and Austrian specialties. The chef puts much thought in to his dishes and offers surprise touches to delight his customers, ranging from beautiful presentation to delicious additional dishes presented to unwitting customers.