Concept Store Find: 10 Corso Como Milan
10 Corso Como is where Milan’s fashion, art and design illuminati go to shop, eat, drink and get inspired. The Milanese concept store has been a shopping icon since the early 90’s when its original industrial space was transformed into what is arguably one of the coolest concept stores in the world – up there […]
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Contemporary Art Find: Hangar Bicocca Milan
Milan and industry go ”˜mano a mano’. Nowhere is this more evident than in the city’s Bicocca district, which was redeveloped by iconic Italian tyre manufacturer Pirelli in the Eighties. In 2004, Pirelli introduced a cultural centre focused on research and experimentation for contemporary art. For a decade Hangar Bicocca has emerged as a leading […]
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Restaurant Find: Erba Brusca Milan
In a tranquil, canal-side setting just on the edge of Milan’s bustling city centre is Erba Brusca a restaurant offering farm to table food, done in the Italian style (namely: better ingredients). The chef at Erba Brusca crafts the menu based on seasonal herbs and vegetables grown on site in the restaurant’s garden (where diners […]
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Bubbly Bliss: Everything You Need To Know About Prosecco & Tasting It In Its Natural Habitat
1 / 1 ( 2 votes ) Prosecco is often perceived as Champagne’s cheerful cousin (its main point of difference is that it uses a less labour-intensive method to produce its “bubbles” and is best consumed fresh) and while it may come at a more affordable price point, it is by no means a poor […]
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24-Hours in Treviso, One of Italy’s Most Underrated Cities
1 / 1 ( 2 votes ) Italy’s tourist destinations are popular for good reason. But if you’re looking for an alternative to the usual itinerary or just a break from the crowds, Treviso is a well-kept travel secret that those in the know will say is worth a visit. Located just 40 minutes from […]
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Treviso Restaurant Find: Alfredo
You just can’t recreate the old world glamour of Alfredo Restaurant in Treviso’s old town. Enter via the dark-hued bar area that doubles as a vaguely illicit smoking room and enjoy an aperitif as you wait for your sharply suited waiter to come and collect you. The main dining room’s Art Nouveau style interiors appear […]
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Treviso Boutique Hotel Find: Maison Matilda
1 / 1 ( 1 vote ) In Treviso’s historic center lies a chic sanctuary of contemporary Venetian design. Maison Matilda is the city’s most elegantly appointed boutique hotel and its well-heeled guests get to unwind amongst opulent antique furnishings and modern design pieces where no expense has been spared – there is certainly something […]
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Eataly is Disneyland for foodies
Any buyer’s remorse I was harbouring from my iPad purchase disappeared when I downloaded the Gourmet Live application. If you have an iPad, download it. It’s free and full of great recipes and articles and you keep getting free content by simply reading more articles. It’s like a free bite-sized version of the magazine. I […]
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Mikee Speciale: Lasagne alla Bolognese is worth the wait
It is 10pm and I am only just about to eat. Mikee’s debut into the blogosphere has been an epic one, which started since around midday today! Mikee’s infamous lasagne is a fitting one for him to start with since his culinary heart lies in Italy. I always leave the Italian food to him as […]
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