Tag Archives: Milan

Home Away

Posted on April 29, 2017 by Epicurious Travelers

As business travelers, we’re no longer tourists. Creating a small network of places where we can do business and feel at home is the ultimate. And anyone can do it. Responsive. We begin at Villa San Michele, a charming hotel … Continue reading →

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La Primavera: Part I

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Epicurious Travelers

Wisteria Season March 20 is the first day of Spring. It is also my birthday. We leave Maine’s four-foot snowdrifts knowing it’s full-on primavera in Italy. There’s nothing I like more than eating my birthday dinner on a plastic tray … Continue reading →

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Far Niente Ancora

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Epicurious Travelers

Lake Como, 2014 George Clooney’s northern Italian home is known for posh restaurants and hotels, but this Matisse-shaped lake is not just for glitterati. This northern-Italian oasis, shimmering in the ever-changing light at the base of the Alps, is a … Continue reading →

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La Cucina della Memoria

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Epicurious Travelers

Let me describe Ponte Rosso, an old-fashioned trattoria in Milan’s Navigli neighborhood, a skinny spot with a cluster of tables and a dense, lengthy menu. A hybrid of authentic regional cuisine and simple home cooking, it is absolutely un-precious, and we enjoy every … Continue reading →

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La Scala II

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Epicurious Travelers

Finally, I am inside La Scala. Had to get a special i.d. – a bit like struggling through homeland security. They still have my driver’s license, I may never see it again. Right now, I don’t care. Needless to say, … Continue reading →

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Designing Milan

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Epicurious Travelers

I’m in one of my favorite cities, Milan, Italy, where it’s full-on spring and the fashion billboards are in bloom. The Milanese are still wearing black and gray, but the occasional jolt of yellow gloves or fuchsia shoes signals a … Continue reading →

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