The cuisine throughout Italy and in major cities like Milan always factors in seasonality. This is tied to the traditional foodways of using what the land gives you, as well as the seasonal rotation of popular traditional dishes. When you go on a Milan food walk, in summer you will...

Milan may be known for its fashionable lifestyle and fabulous examples of Gothic architecture, but one thing people don’t give the city enough credit for is its diverse food culture. You see, that polenta you had last week comes from this gem in northern Italy, as do the cotoletta, the...

Anyone who comes to Milan will surely have a few breakfast places on their itinerary to indulge in a typical Italian-infused morning feed. You can get it all, from light croissant and cappuccino combos to plates filled with hearty salami, eggs, and bread. Milanese breakfasts are usually smaller than I’d...

Standing tall in Northern Italy’s Lombardy region, Milan’s cuisine focuses more on hearty dishes like saffron-infused risotto, rich-buttery polenta, and slow-roasted veal ossobuco. The city also moves at a much faster pace than you’ll find in most other parts of Italy, with a lot of blink-and-you’ll-miss-it foodie opportunities. So, I...

What’s a trip to Milan without at least a few visits to the city’s irresistible gelato shops? Even if you don’t have a persistent sweet tooth (as I unfortunately do!), visiting some of the top Milanese gelaterias is a bucket list experience you need to have when you’re in town....

The iconic Duomo di Milano is a true wonder of architecture and history that serves as a scenic backdrop for some of the top restaurants in Milan. This includes humble street food places like Cesarino Milano to restaurants serving authentic Milanese classics like Al Cantinone. One could argue that no...

Aperitivo culture is an integral part of Milan. It’s a common evening ritual in many parts of Italy, where people enjoy creative cocktails or a nice glass of wine before dinner. It’s a great way to slow down after a day spent at Milan’s often frenetic pace. When adding an...

Ossobucco is a classic Milanese dish made from tender, braised veal shank. The surrounding alpine meadows of Lombardy are home to millions of cattle which gives ossobuco in Milan a profound umami and terroir. One could argue that no foodie visit to Milan is complete without trying ossobuco at one...