WHAT I ATE: MILAN
Efficient, alluring, traditional and innovative, Milan’s food scene pairs as perfectly with the city’s character as a Lugana wine does with a risotto alla Milanese:
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You could be at an English manor sipping tea or a martini, sharing a secret with a dear friend.
I went solo but I didn’t feel alone in any way:
What's a pescatarian doing here? I’ll show you why… BeefBar has the chicest entrance ever: cross into the grand courtyard of The Portrait Hotel, make a left and then cross through the chic curtained enclave into the restaurant’s glamorous yet cosy room, filled with velvets and clustered art along its undulating wood paneling:
I relish the feeling of the city’s tuned heartbeat at lunch hour and seeing the multi generations of families gathering...
I marvel at how Italians bring their young children (and dogs!) to such a place with causal aplomb. No wonder they grow into such polished individuals:
When they heard we were engaged they thoughtfully set my plate with a diamond ring image:
I always order the Miso Spinach salad and Rock Corn with spicy mayonnaise. But there’s a plethora of creative choices for meat eaters that will woo you to return for multiple visits:
Designer Eric Egan took us here the evening after we filmed him at home. A hushed haven in the busy Brera dining district, this is the ultimate neighborhood cozy hang out despite its sleek, formal design. From its chic clientele to bathroom floors, it charms.
And don’t even get me started on its creamy pumpkin flan with chestnuts and a dash of cocoa! Could scoop it up every day:
Milan’s most charming pastry cafe that feels like a local hangout and must- see destination all at once. I prefer the one on Monte Napoleone.
Come and sip your luscious latte macchiato at the counter alongside locals and then take home a box of special pastries for the one you love:
Delicious crudos you can order by the piece, also tartare and insane shrimp. This is a place for locals so it’s not dressy at all. Antonio is a waiter we love.
