There Milan Fashion Week it is not just fashion shows and presentations of new collections, it can be experienced (and tasted!) as an opportunity to discover how fashion brands have conquered even food. In fact, in the city of Milan, fashion designers have been able to associate their brand with high-end restaurants, allowing them to experience their own style both in the gastronomic offer and in the choice of location. Special places not just for fashion insider or celebrities, but also (and perhaps above all) for those who want to breathe the glamorous air of the exclusive fashion world through mise en place details, excellent dishes and original design. While Dsquared², Armani, Trussardi is Dolce & Gabbana propose their creations on the catwalk during these sparkling days of the Milan Fashion Week, we discover together where to find and taste their unique style.
Martini Dolce & Gabbana Bar and Bistro
In the heart of Milan, a hidden treasure born from the collaboration of two exceptional brand ambassadors of Italian style in the world: Dolce & Gabbana is Martini. Together they joined forces (and good taste) to create a multi-faceted space where to have lunch, take an aperitif or enjoy a dinner inspired by the true Sicilian tradition. After filling your eyes with the beauties created by Domenico Dolce & Stefano Gabbana in the boutique of Corso Venezia, you enter the gates of the Bar Martini. As a Doctor Who fashionista, you are catapulted into another dimension, a space with an intimate atmosphere with suffused and spectacular light spots, bright black surfaces and refined design. In this parallel universe total black the red dragon on the floor stands out, leading to the patio and the internal garden for a relaxing experience glamorous total. Not just drinks: time travel continues and leads to Martini Bistrot from the cozy and elegant atmosphere that recalls the Milanese restaurants of the early Fifties. Between bordeaux damask panels and details in baroque style accompanied by vintage posters and Martini bottles, you can taste dishes born from the encounter between the intrinsic Mediterranean passion in the Dna of Dolce & Gabbana and the taste for international cuisine. On the menu you will find Sicilian rosticceria al D & G Tiramisu made with mascarpone, coffee liquid heart and chocolate and zabaglione sauce. In addition to a well-stocked wine cellar, the Drink list is the wonderland of the Martini estimators, especially for the Spritz & Co. offered and the top of the top Dolce & Gabbana Tailoring (St. Germain, China Martini, Prosecco).
Ceresio7 / Dsquared²
From the creativity of Canadian twin designers Dean is Dan Caten the idea of Ceresio7, a multitasking space thanks to a bar, restaurant, swimming pools and gym. Indeed, the main office of Dsquared² It is located in the historic Enel palace near the Monumental where there are not only offices, but a real fantasy world. The project, absolutely innovative, has seen the enfants terribles of fashion involved together with the architectural firm Storage for architectural development and in synergy with the study of interior design Dimore Studio for the realization of the interior concept and accessories. Pleasant and unexpected is the surprise when you arrive at the terrace, where you immediately strike the two magnificent swimming pools with a 360 ° view of the city. During the day, they are the perfect private space for relaxation and escape from the daily routine, while in the evening they become the magnificent liquid scenography as a frame for the aperitif or for the numerous exclusive events. Here comes the Ceresio Restaurant7, whose cuisine is entrusted to the master's guide of the chef Elio Sironi. The hallmark of its cuisine is the rediscovery of great classics of Italian cuisine, some reworked to enhance the concreteness of the flavors and the consistency of the dishes. The absolute quality of the ingredients and the use of the most traditional cooking techniques are the basis for this kitchen and the wood-burning oven as well as the vegetable charcoal grill are the fundamental aid to transmit the clear and ancient flavors. All 'American Barinstead, we find Guglielmo Miriello, awesome crafty bartender who recently won the T225 Mixology Challenge organized for the 225th anniversary of Tassoni with his own signature cocktail "T.Time".
Armani / Ristorante
When one thinks of the link between fashion & food, the name of. comes immediately to mind Giorgio Armani. The icon designer of the Italian style is certainly the first in Italy to have had the vision of the crossover between the two fascinating worlds only apparently distant. To date the universe food & beverage signed Armani sees two hotels and more than twenty restaurants around the world, including the flagship, theArmani / Ristorante. Located on the seventh floor of theArmani Hotel Milan, inside the prestigious building of via Manzoni 31, theArmani / Ristorante It overlooks the evocative windows on the Quadrilatero della Moda, giving a private space away from the routine and chaos of the city. The elegance and refinement of the Armani signature aesthetic is found in the exclusive design of the location as well as in the exceptional gastronomic proposal. The kitchen of the Armani / Restaurant follows the Italian culinary tradition and enhances its flavors thanks to wise reinterpretations in an international key. The superb quality of the raw materials and impeccable preparation are fundamental requirements for the menu of the Armani / Ristorante, which offers dishes created with refined products of the highest quality, artisan raw materials carefully selected with attention to the method and provenance. The concept of seasonality is at the base of the menu in all its phases, from creation to packaging, where even the colors play a fundamental role just like when creating a clothing collection.
Trussardi alla Scala
Currently at the mercy of the winds of change, Trussardi alla Scala it is confirmed as an inevitable stage of ours Milan Fashion Week all to eat. The restaurant located in the beautiful building overlooking the theater has conquered the Michelin star thanks to the creativity of the chef Roberto Conti, to which the red guide makes merit "thanks to a cuisine that makes the re-interpretation of the national tradition its own belief". Just like in the all-Italian style of the historic fashion brand Trussardi, the dishes gourmand they are elaborate but at the same time simple from surprising combinations without excesses. The menu gravitates around the seasonality of the ingredients and the careful selection of raw materials. The Parmesan's liquid tortelli, hazelnuts and black truffle or the Pigeon with Barbecue, Port and Figs they deserve the experience. Although the latest statements by Tomaso Trussardi to Corriere seem to want to move the gastronomic address to a "luxury restaurant", what is now enjoyed at the Trussardi alla Scala is the perfect balance between the tradition of Italian cuisine and the creativity of experimentation following the thread of seasonality.
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