Milan at night via Flickr. Last post, my Italian roommate Diana helped us all see the light of day by explaining why we should love Milan. Or doing anything in front of the Duomo. I spent 5 euros on a coffee in that plaza once. Check out Milan Low Cost, a guide on where to go and where to eat on a budget. It has a really cool, laid-back common room and bar attached, and I would often go with friends there to have an aperitivo.
Which leads me to. I once spent 25 euros on a hamburger and soda in Milan. Corso Sempione is an avenue with a ton of cool bars and restaurants, and many offer aperitivo. Restaurant: Ostaria La Lanterna. There are a couple of tables and the owners only speak the Milan dialect, so I can never understand a thing they say. Aperitivo Bar: La Trattoria Toscana. This restaurant is hidden in the center of the city.
You pass through a narrow entranceway and they lead you through the kitchen, and then suddenly you enter a huge open patio with a fountain, plants, and strings of lights. The restaurant is expensive, but they offer an amazing aperitivo— focaccia, pizza, crostini, baked potatoes with bacon, salad, pasta and more—for as little as the price of a beer maybe 6 or 7 euros.
Milan Dish: La Cassuela a sort of meat stew. Runner-up: Risotto allo zafferano Risotto with saffron. Annual Event: Design Week in April. It would take you three days to see everything. If you can visit Milan during Design Week, I highly recommend it. Big design brands, mostly in furniture, showcase their products.
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