A Guide to Food Sagras in Milan
In Milan, a sagra is a special type of food festival that celebrates a specific food or type of ingredient. In terms of Milanese cuisine, sagre often focus on risotto alla Milanese, ossobuco, or dishes featuring polenta. Attending a sagra as part of a foodie visit to Milan is a great...
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Where to Find Affordable Dining in Milan
There’s this perception that Milan’s high fashion, finance, and fine dining make it an expensive place to visit. Yet the truth is, at street level, there are a lot of vibrant eateries and delicious dining options that are very budget-friendly. Having a game plan that includes some of these less...
A Guide to Street Food in Milan
You’ve probably heard about the street food scenes in Rome and Venice, but let me tell you, the northern Italian city of Milan has the power to rival both of them. Some of my favorite bites hail from the cosmopolitan metropolis, like panettone, a sweet fruitcake bread, and fresh seafood...
An Essential Guide to Hidden Gem Restaurants in Milan
Milan is a true Italian metropolis that moves at the same speed as other major cities like New York and London. It’s easy for big-name trattorias and Michelin-starred restaurants to dominate the landscape vying for a place on your Milan foodie visit. Yet a city this size is also festooned...
A Food Lover’s Guide to Restaurants in Milan
Milan might not have the same gastronomic reputation as other Italian cities like Rome, Florence, or Palermo, but I’m here to tell you that it’s a massively underrated foodie destination. If you’ve ever joined one of my Milan food walks, you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about! The Lombardian capital...
How Local Gastronomy Has Become the Lifeblood of Corporate Events in Europe
Once upon a time, corporate events were all about ticking boxes: stick to the agenda, get everyone in the room, call it a success. But that approach doesn’t really fly anymore, especially in Europe. Things have shifted. Now, it’s just as much about what people feel as what they learn....
Milanese Panettone — An Italian Christmas Tradition
Panettone is an iconic Milanese Christmas cake that you can sample on a Milan food tour during the holiday season. It’s a tall, round, naturally leavened type of fruitcake made with soft flour, eggs, butter, raisins, candied fruit, and other seasonal ingredients. Panettone has a soft, spongy texture and goes...
Milan, Bergamo, Brescia - Exploring the Cuisine of Lombardy
Lombardy is in Northern Italy, in the foothills of the Alps. The influence of this slightly colder climate makes the cuisine of major cities like Milan, Bergamo, and Brescia much heartier than you’ll find in other parts of Italy. So, when you include Lombardy restaurants as part of a Milan...
3 Best Restaurants in Brera, Milan: Where to Eat in the Artistic Quarter
The Brera district is Milano’s artistic beating heart. Its charming cobblestone streets are festooned with art galleries and an eclectic mix of some of Milan’s best restaurants. If you love art and culture, then it only makes sense to include a stop in the Brera on your next Milan food...
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