FASHION CITY - Where Milan

Shopping
Clockwise from top:
mondadori multicenter
Megastore offering a wide assortment
of books, CDs, DVDs
and electronics (p.20)
FILOVIA
A reference point for custom
embroidery (p.42)
AU NOM DE LA ROSE
Thousands of roses and
sophisticated compositions
(p.31)
acting as perfect and highly original furnishing
complements. Home delivery in and outside Milan
but also abroad. Open Mon-Sat 9am-7.30pm. www.
maryflor.com. Via Montevideo, 10. T: 02 89406754.
M2 Sant’Agostino. MAP C6
PAOLO LATTUADA – A real flower boutique and one
of the most exclusive in the city. The shop, owned by
the artist-gardener, Paolo Lattuada offers customers
an emotional experience, drawing inspiration from
essential elements such as the air, stones and water:
a creative laboratory for highly original, sophisticated
creations. Open Mon 3.30pm-7pm; Tues-Fri 9.30am-
1pm/3.30pm-7pm. www.paololattuada.it. Via Molino
delle Armi, 19. T: 02 58305078. M3 Crocetta. MAP F6
VIVAIO SORELLE RIVA – Situated just a short distance
from the “Colonne di San Lorenzo”, a magical
place, patronized by the Milanese for generations.
Plants and flowers of rare beauty, exhibitions, book
launches, dinners, performances, musical evenings/
aperitivi but also entertainment for children. In
addition to an outdoor garden, in winter it also offers
a warm, romantic winter garden. Open Mon-Sat
9.30am-12.30am/2.30pm-6.30pm. www.vivaioriva.it.
Via Arena, 7. T: 02 58101141. M2 Sant’Agostino. MAP E6
Food & Wine
Enoteca Cotti – A “not-to-be-missed” address for
wine lovers. Opened in 1906, Cotti is one of the best
stocked wine bars in the city. Enter an old-world
atmosphere, boasting impressively stocked shelves
and an extraordinary selection of wines and spirits. In
addition to wine and champagne, it also offers a wide
array of grappa, whisky, cognac, rum and liqueurs
from all over the world. You can also purchase
gastronomic specialities as well as typical Italian cakes
and pastries. Closed on Sun and Mon. Via Solferino,
42. T: 02 6572995 or 29001096. M2 Moscova. Map F2
Gastronomia Rossi & Grassi – One of the
most famous delicatessens in the city thanks to its
extraordinary selection of goodies from all over Italy,
especially cheese, cold cuts, wine and olive oil. Its
house specialities and wonderful ready-made dishes
are also worth a try. Closed on Sun. www.rossiegrassi.
it. Via Ponte Vetero, 4. T: 02 86462247. M1 Cairoli.
Map F4
Peck – A paradise for food lovers. At this high-class
delicatessen, for years an authentic temple of Milanese
taste, you will find the best of Italian excellence, from
cured meats to sauces, from wines to liqueurs, from
cheeses to olive oil. Spread out over three floors, Peck
is also a great place for an unforgettable stopover,
thanks to its large sampling areas. The search for
quality is Peck’s primary aim, achieved through a
careful selection of products from all over the world.
A totally worthwhile gastronomic experience. Closed
on Sun. www.peck.it. Via Spadari, 9. T: 02 8023161.
M1-M3 Duomo; M1 Cordusio. Map F5
Sarzi Amadè – An address where wine lovers can
purchase a selection of rare bottles. Established in
1966, since 1982 it has imported and distributed a
sought-after selection of specialties originating from
Borgogne, Alsace, Bordeaux (approx. 200 Chateaux),
the Loire valley and Provence. The establishment’s
portfolio also includes aquavitae and a number of
spirits, including cognac, Martinique rum and Scottish
whisky (about 100 distilleries), rum aged in Britain by
expert distillers and the rare “Independent Bottle”
whisky. Closed on Sun. www.sarziamade.it. Via N.
Oxilia, 25/27. T: 02 26113396. M1 Pasteur. off Map
Spazio Scarpitti – This is the most trendy, young and
bohemian wine bar in Milan. Run by Fabio Scarpitti,
renowned sommelier and talent scout, and his wife,
Paola. It offers a large selection of labels featuring two
important characteristics: all the wines are personally
sourced and selected by Fabio from unknown
producers. All the wines on offer are excellent value
for money. In addition to wine, it also stocks some rare
pearls like Amaro Toccasana Negro and beer made
by the monks of Cascinazza di Buccinasco. Closed on
Sun. www.scarpittidistribuzione.it. Via Petrocchi, 21.
T: 02 28510470. M1 Turro. off Map
Home Decor & Fabrics
Alessi – The art of living according to a company that
has always been defined as an “art factory”. It offers
tableware, small electrical appliances, cooking utensils
and bathroom accessories signed by some of the
most renowned names in international design. Alessi
is famed for its surprising, innovative and playful
inventions, the hallmark feature of the brand. Open
Mon 3pm-7pm; Tues-Sat 10am-7pm. www.alessi.com.
Corso G. Matteotti, 9. Tel: 02 795726. M1 San Babila.
Map G4
Arform – Opened it doors in 1955 and is still a
wonderful oasis of Scandinavian design in the heart
of Milan. It mainly offers objects for the home but
also a range of personal items. You will find cool, sleek
table linens in natural colours, glorious cotton items,
stylish tableware from Finland and the latest kitchen
implements from Denmark. It also stocks strikingly
beautiful glassware and wooden items enhanced by
the skilful use of colour. Open Mon 3pm-7pm; Tues-Sat
10am-1pm/3pm-7pm. www.arform.it. Via Moscova,
22. Tel: 02 6554691. M2 Moscova. Map F3
ARTEMIDE – Located inside the historic Palazzo Poldi
Pezzoli, the shop is given over entirely to lighting.
Lamps and light systems boasting cutting-edge
technology plus a design consultancy service for
architects, lighting designers and members of the
industry. Open Mon 3pm-7pm; Tues-Sat 10am-7pm.
www.artemide.com. Via A. Manzoni, 12.
T: 02 778712201. M3 Montenapoleone. Map F4
32 W H E R E m i l a n I no vember 2010