An evening gala to celebrate the 150 years of the Italians Association and in particular the value of health as a universal good. On the catwalk: Bianca Brandolini D’Adda, Nathalie Dompé and Matilda Borromeo. It was two monday ago at Villa Necchi Campiglio, one of the most historical place in Milano close to some of the most important and pure Luxury Hotels in Milano

Fulcrum of the night was a fashion show which has involved some of the most important Italian families of business. These include Bianca Brandolini d’Adda, the elder daughter of Giovanni Agnelli – former Fiat and Juventus president – engaged to her cousin Lapo Elkann, the young Matilde Borromeo, and even the Farmindustria President’s daughter Nathalie, showing collections of Etro and Lucilla Bonaccorsi Alice, daughter of the italian fashion designer Luisa Beccaria.

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Owing to the numerous conquests it suffered, Milan offers a cuisine that is varied and extensive in its influences. From the rural tradition, rice stew and pasta remain, besides other hearty stews always combined with meat, grain or vegetables. A more elaborate cuisine came with the Visconti and Sforza dynasties.

The era dominated by Charles V left behind the taste for rice, in this case risotto, a descendant of paella. In autumn it has pumpkin while summer brings strawberries. The costoletta milanese and the classic panettone (cake filled with raisins generally served at Christmas) were created during the time of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

One of the strongest Milanese traditions is the aperitif, which is taken every day at around six in the afternoon.

At that time, many of the bars in the city are brimful of people savouring salami, mortadela, carpaccio, sandwiches, cheeses, olives and fresh anchovies in vinegar, washed down with a drink. On occasion, the Milanese aperitif can become a good alternative to dinner, all for the price of a cocktail and amid a great atmosphere and modern music.

Once inside a restaurant, Milanese cuisine means, first of all, a hors d’oeuvre or antipasti.

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I am 3 days in Milano and live in the NHow Hotel, going to la Scala (Opera) on Friday and to last supper (Saturday). Can you give me some Restaurant tips, I am looking for a typical Italian Restaurant with normal prizes, and I hate touristic places. Maybe something with music and fun?

Comments and Advices from our Guests

1) If you want to eat well and have a lot of fun go to Jazz Cafè in Corso Sempione 8, close to the restaurant is full of trendy bars to finish the night. Or Giacomo, really good italian restaurant (fish) or Giacomo Bistro, around the corner of Giacomo (less expensive with good food in Via Sottocorno.

Other hot areas are: Corso Como e Corso Garibaldi.
Aperitivo at Radetzky Cafe in Corso Garibaldi.

2) Yes Corso Sempione has buddah bar and and many other bars/clubs…its one street with bars left and right and all of them are of good quality. Also in that area there is a tipical italian restaurant next to Hotel Johnny, just outside. The owner is coming from Sicily, so the food is very amazing.

3) For me, the Jazz Cafe is really nice, if you like try brunch on Sunday at noon, there are lovely place like Diana Majestic Hotel in Corso Como 10 or Hotel Grand Visconti Palace they have lovely garden…

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The Naviglio quarter
This is now one of the city’s liveliest quarters. The network of small canals, including the famous Naviglio canal, now have barges and a bustling commercial scene, with the opening of shops, antiques workshops and nightclubs that thrive during the day and, above all, part of the night.

Life on the two canals (Naviglio Grande and Naviglio Pavese) still goes on.

It is still possible to find typical apartment blocks in Milan yellow, with continuous balconies in bottle green around the courtyards. Enjoy a visit to the church of San Cristoforo al Naviglio (the patron saint of ferrymen) or the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie al Naviglio, which gives on to the canal. Also of interest is the antiquarians market, which is held on the last Sunday of every month in summer.

There are bars, ice cream parlours and trattorias where you can take a break and try one of the delights of Milan. If you want to stay in this area, we suggest the Hotel NHow, probably one of the trendiest Hotels in Milano. You can find a very designed rooms and a sparkling atmosphere.

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