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Entertainment
well worth trying. www.caffemiani.it. Piazza del
Duomo, 21. T: 02 86464435. M1-M3 Duomo. Map F5
Brunch
CIRCLE – This “lounge & restaurant” is situated in the
heart of the design district, in the Tortona area, at
the Diesel Headquarters. Trendy and innovative, it
is open from 7 in the morning to 2 at night. There is
always music, with great food. Brunch on Saturdays
noon to 4pm. www.circlemilano.com. Via E. Stendhal,
36. T: 02 42293745. M2 Sant’Agostino. Map B7
DESEO – Just a short distance from the Arco della Pace,
an elegant, people-filled lounge-restaurant with
a good vibe. There is also a small tobacconist’s for
the joy of smokers. Sunday brunch from noon to
3.30pm. Corso Sempione, 2. T: 02 315164. Map D3
GLOBE – Sophisticated lounge bar and restaurant with
a panoramic terrace on the eighth floor of Coin, one
of the best-stocked and trendiest department stores
in the city. Its Sunday brunch, served from noon to
4pm, offers an array of Mediterranean specialities.
Reservations advisable. www.globeinmilano.it.
Piazza Cinque Giornate, 1. T: 02 55181969. Map H5
H CLUB DIANA – Bar-foyer of the hotel Sheraton
Diana Majestic, renowned for its Sunday brunch
and its happy hour which goes on until 10pm.
Open daily from 10am to 1am. Live Dj on Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
SPOTLIGHT
www.sheraton.com/dianamajestic. Viale Piave, 42.
T: 02 20581. M1 Porta Venezia. Map H3
JAZZ CAFé – A chic trendy location offering an
eclectic cuisine and elegant entertainment, in
an informal, friendly atmosphere. Its brunch,
accompanied by the steamy notes of jazz, is served
on Saturdays and Sundays from 11.30am to 3pm.
www.ristorantejazzcafe.com. Corso Sempione, 8.
T: 02 33604039. Map D2
METROPOLIS – A meeting place for the metropolitan
tribe and business people. Brunch is served on
Saturdays and Sundays from 12.30am to 3pm.
Just a short distance from the Stazione Centrale.
www.cafemetropolis.it. Via V. Pisani, 5.
T: 02 67171746. M3 Repubblica. Map G2
PANDENUS – In one of the city’s trendiest, multiethnic
areas, even a bakery can become a fun, city
favourite. Its name in dialect means “nut bread”. A
paradise of Italian treats, including pizzas, focaccia
and freshly baked cakes and brioches, to be
bought or eaten on the spot. A “not-to-be-missed”
brunch is served on the weekend from noon to
4pm. Informal aperitivo every day from 6pm to
9.30pm. www.pandenus.it. Via A. Tadino, 15.
T: 02 29528016. M1 Porta Venezia. Map H2
REFEEL – Located in the elegant, historically rich Porta
Romana area, Refeel is an excellent combination
of elegance and vitality run by Fabio Acampora
and Sebastian Bernandez. Different atmospheres
for different times of the day. The kitchen is open
every day from 10am. Jazz evenings on Tuesdays.
Brunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays from
noon to 4pm. www.refeel.it. Viale Sabotino, 20.
T: 02 58324227. M3 Porta Romana. Map H7
TRIENNALE DESIGN CAFé – Set against the backdrop
of one of the most important museums in the
city, it offers a traditionally American-style brunch.
Elegant though informal, it is also suitable for
children. A trendy bar and an exclusive restaurant
resulting from the expertise of the chef Carlo
Cracco and the architect Michele De Lucchi. At the
Triennale di Milano, Viale Alemagna, 6. T: 02 875441.
M1-M2 Cadorna. Map D4
TWELVE – The quality and variety of flavours, warm
colours and a welcoming atmosphere make this
Sunday brunch an experience to which customers
look forward the whole week. The rich, mouth
watering buffet includes cheese and Italian cold
cuts but also hamburgers and home-made cakes.
www.twelvemilano.it. Viale Sabotino, 12.
T: 02 89073876. M3 Porta Romana. Map H7
SPEAKEASY – One of the first places in Milan to
have introduced brunch. Local American style
atmosphere, reminiscent of the ‘20’s, featuring
wood boiserie and brick walls. On Sundays, from
12am to 4pm, it serves a “not-to-be-missed” brunch
accompanied by a mug of Nescafé and an array of
newspapers and magazines. www.speakeasy.it. Via
Castelfidardo, 7. T: 02 653645. M2 Moscova. Map F2
Casino
CASINO MUNICIPALE DI CAMPIONE D’ITALIA
– Though existing outside of its fatherland, this tiny
piece of Italian soil, located in Switzerland, is home
to Europe’s largest Casino and can be reached
in just under an hour from the centre of Milan.
Its beautiful new headquarters, designed by the
architect Mario Botta, are set within an elegant,
international ambience. The casino offers roulette,
chemin de fer, baccarat, black jack, poker and slot
machines. It also has two in-house restaurants.
Open Sun 10.30pm-5am; Mon-Thurs 11.30pm-5am;
Fri 11.30pm-6am; Sat 10.30pm-6am.
www.casinocampione.it. Piazzale Milano, 2
- Campione d’Italia (CO). T: 00800 80077700 (free
phone). About 70km from Milan. OFF MAP
International Vibe
Eclecticism characterizes Bar Straf’s happy hour. Inaugurated in 2004,
this street bar, named after the Straf design hotel, is located in the heart
of Milan. At “aperitivo” time, it offers internationally inspired DJ sets, live
music and special events. Open every day until midnight. “À la carte”
menu and sandwiches available all day. Saturday to Monday, happy
hour from 6pm to 9.15pm. Tuesday to Friday, happy hour from 6pm to
10pm. Sunday brunch from 11.30am to 2.30pm. Every Tuesday,
live music from 6.30pm. Wednesday to Friday, live DJ set from 7pm.
www.straf.it. Via S. Raffaele, 3. T: 02 80508715. M1-M3 Duomo. Map F5
CASINO DI LUGANO – The third largest Swiss financial
market and an important tourist hub, Lugano is
home to the famous casino nestling on the banks
of Lake Lugano. Defined as a “play boutique”
on account of its stylish, alluring atmosphere, it
operates an all games casino for an unlimited
number of tables and slot machines. Restaurant
with panoramic terrace, offering a special business
lunch menu during the day. Open Sun-Thurs 12am-
4am. Fri-Sat 12am–5am. www.casinolugano.ch.
Via Stauffacher, 1 - Lugano (Switzerland).
T: 0041 91 9737111. About 70km from Milan. OFF MAP
CASINO DI SAINT VINCENT – The small town of Saint
Vincent, home to the famous casino since 1947, is
set within the magnificent mountainous region of
the Valle d’Aosta, a well-known tourist destination
for weekends and holiday breaks. In addition to
all the main games, it also offers a rich events
calendar. Open Mon-Thurs 7pm-10.30pm; Fri and
Sun 7pm-12am; Sat 7pm-1am.
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