MILANO CITy OF LEONARDO - Where Milan

EntertainmentAround the Worldin 80 WinesEvery Monday evening, for 80 weeks,the seventh floor of the Armani HotelMilano will become “the” place to meetfor an exclusive, welcoming sensorialwine-tasting experience, reflecting theregions and areas of origin of several ofthe world’s most sought-after vintages forspecial tastings with a fabulous panoramicview over the city. Cocktails and live musicat the Armani/Bamboo Bar togetherwith the unique creations prepared bythe Chef at the Armani/Ristorantecompliment the fabulous Armani foodand wine experience.This first stop of this month's journey willbe held on 4 March with a sampling ofPinot Bianco di Vernica (2011).For information and reservations: T. 02 88838888,milan@armanihotels.com, www.armanihotels.comFor more detailed listings, please seewww.wheretraveler.comAperitivo10 Corso Como Café—Lounge bar (with adjoiningrestaurant) located inside a vast complex dedicatedto shopping and entertainment (art, fashionand design) founded in 1990 by the publisherand gallerist Carla Sozzani. Open Mon 6pm-1am;Tues-Fri 12pm-1am; Sat 11pm-2am; Sun 11pm-1am.www.10corsocomo.com. Corso Como, 10.T: 02 29013581. M2 Garibaldi FS. Map F2Bar Straf—The street bar of the Straf design hotel inthe heart of Milan. The bar echoes the basic materialsused inside the hotel, such as concrete walls andfloors, although here the interior designer VincenzoDe Cotiis has created a sort of spatial overwritingby using a hyper-decorative style. Open daily from9am to midnight (Sat-Sun 11-midnight); aperitivo6pm-10pm. Live music on Tues from 6pm, dj set onThurs-Fri. www.straf.it. Via San Raffaele, 3.T: 02 80508715. M1-M3 Duomo. Map F4CAMPARINO IN GALLERIA—One century after itwas first opened, Camparino - historically knownas the “bar of the Campari brand” - has returned toits original spot in the Galleria Vittorio EmanueleII. In the early 20th century it was a meeting placefor musicians, artists and men of learning, and theplace that gave birth to the tradition of the Milaneseaperitivo. The new modern interpretation of thefamous original sign has been designed by themaster Ugo Nespolo. A place where visitors canexperience a true Campari “full immersion”. OpenTues-Sun 7am-8.30pm. www.camparino.it. GalleriaVittorio Emanuele II corner of Piazza Duomo.T: 02 86464435. M1-M3 Duomo. Map F4Conti Café—This small cosy café-restaurant andlounge bar is located in the courtyard of a prestigiouslocation in via Montenapoleone. Here you can tasteand purchase not only confetti (sugared almonds),cakes, chocolates and tea and coffee blends but alsoraw fish, caviar and Mediterranean-style pasta dishes.Open Mon-Sat 8am-11pm; Sun 10am-11pm. Aperitivo6.30pm-11pm. Dj set with aperitivo on Wed. ViaMontenapoleone, 19. T: 02 76394934. M1 San Babila,M3 Montenapoleone. Map G4Cova—Founded in 1817, by none other than one ofNapoleon’s soldiers. Thanks to its strategic position, inthe heart of the Quadrilatero della moda, this venueis a true Milanese classic. Established as a pasticceria,it also offers a house aperitivo: an infusion of herbsand flowers based on a secret recipe. Open 7.45amto 8.30pm. Also lunch noon-2pm and aperitivo from6pm. www.pasticceriacova.it. Via Montenapoleone,8. T: 02 76005599. M3 Montenapoleone. Map G4Shatush-Qor Lounge Bar—This innovative sushibar is a real hit and “the” place to go for aficionadosof Milan’s ritualistic aperitivo hour. Thanks to itsversatility, it can be enjoyed at any time of the day:the upper floor hosts a lounge area where youenjoy sushi either at lunch or dinner while listeningto great music. Conversely, the ground floor isdesigned to host all types of events. The venueGuidelinesThis directory, grouped by category, is a list ofestablishments recommended by the editorsof Where Magazine and includes regularadvertisers.MAP LOCATIONSNote that references in bold at the endof each listing (A1, B5 etc) refer to thecoordinates on the street maps on pages62-63.INFORMATIONSeveral venues offering food are included inthis section. These are considered as meetingplaces rather than gourmet addresses andthus explain our decision to list them hererather than under Dining. Most major theatreproductions are listed here, together with alist of other entertainment. Since programmetimes are subject to change (often on a dailybasis) it is impossible to list all of them here.We therefore suggest that you doublecheckdetails regarding specific programmetimes. Major events can be found in the“Where Now” section. Open-air markets arean excellent opportunity not only to makepurchases but also to acquaint visitors withthe folklore of the city or indulge in VIPwatching. For this reason, we have listed themhere rather than under “Shopping”. All detailsare correct at the time of going to press buttimes can, and do, change. Always ask yourconcierge to double-check all details.where WAS FOUNDED IN 1936 in Detroit to provide information on the city to executives travelling in the heyday of the auto industry’s expansion.www.wheretraveler.com 55