Milan Dining Guide for August 2016
It’s that time of year again…the ferrie! In case you’re not aware, Milan has a serious case of the rolling tumbleweed in August. Stores, shops, offices, restaurants, and pretty much everything closes...
View ArticlePanino Giusto World Tour
We love it when the world gets to to sample a taste of our dear Milan, so needless to say we’re thrilled about the Panino Giusto World Tour. Since 1979, the ever reliable Panino Giusto has served some...
View ArticleBirrificio Menabrea and Biella
One of the best parts of living in Milan is our nearness to Piedmont, not just one of Italy’s best regions for food and wine, but also for beer. Unless you’re going to Torino (easily reachable by...
View ArticleMilan Christmas Dining 2016
It’s that time of year again…Christmas! A “Sfilata di Luci” (fashion show of lights) is suspended over Corso Como, both the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and the Duomo are bedecked with their gorgeous...
View ArticleChristmas dessert recipe
If you’re spending Christmas in Milan and don’t want to dine out, it’s highly likely there will be something from Peck on your Christmas table. Whether it’s the pate, Russian salad or foie gras...
View ArticleWhere to buy Panettone in Milan
Updated for 2016! It’s December and with Christmas right around the corner, there’s one treat we can’t get out of our heads (or our hands!): panettone! This fluffy brioche cake that is practically...
View ArticleNew Year’s Eve in Milan 2017
Another year over and a new one is about to begin! If you’re in our dear city and looking to ring in 2017 with a superb dinner, here are some restaurants in Milan where you can celebrate New Year’s...
View ArticleNew Year’s Day in Milan
Yes, finding a (good) restaurant that is open in Milan on New Year’s Day is tricky as many of the restaurants close for a few days starting sometimes before or after Christmas, and not re-opening until...
View ArticleThree unusual panini in Milan
We’re not shy about how much we love the food in our dear Milan and while many Milanese get their casseuola on this time of year, every once in a while, they (we included) just want a sandwich—or,...
View ArticleItalian style breakfast at Piccolo Peck
We count Peck among one of our favorite gourmet shops in Milan, but Peck is so much more than that…..it’s an ever evolving gourmet institution! And one that we love. So much in fact, that it’s a stop...
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