5 things to do in Milan this weekend From January 9th till 11th
Welcome back to Milan, good to see you again, and Happy New Year. The chances that this is your first weekend back in the city are quite high, given that Epiphany fell at the beginning of the week. Coming back, as we all know, is a traumatic experience in itself, but when it comes with the freezing temperatures of the past few days, all you want to do is stay home and wait for spring to arrive. And yet, one of the biggest clichés in history remains “new year, new life”, so even if motivation is running low, this weekend might be the right moment to try new restaurants, see new exhibitions, and explore Milan, even in the cold. That is why nss magazine’s 5 things to do in Milan this weekend is back.
To Eat – Fiore Milano
At the end of December, Fiore opened inside a charming public housing building. A place that brings together wine, food, architecture and music in a very Milanese way, without claiming to be anything more than it is. Over 300 labels on the wine list, a seasonal menu and a modular setup for carefully curated DJ sets.
Via Fratelli Bronzetti, 38
To Chill – Eastern Leaves Tea Room
When temperatures drop, what could be better than a freshly brewed cup of tea? At Eastern Leaves Tea Room, tea is at the center of everything, with a selection from the best Chinese producers, served in traditional handcrafted ceramics. On weekends it stays open on Saturdays until 6.30 pm, just enough time to stop by and warm up.
Via Macedonio Melloni, 32
To Discover – Noise
At the end of November, il Cinemino opened a new hybrid space along the Navigli, called Noise. A place conceived as a third space, halfway between a cinema, a bar and a meeting point, perfect when it is cold outside and the idea of moving from one place to another loses its appeal. Here you can watch a film sheltered from winter and then stay on, continuing the evening with a conversation and a drink.
Via Ascanio Sforza, 49
To Shop – Libreria Verso
Who has reading more among their new year’s resolutions? The best way to get back on track is to step into Verso, one of the independent bookstores that has truly built a literary community in Milan over the years. Opened in 2015, with two floors and thousands of titles, Verso is not just a place to buy books, but a space that for nearly ten years has hosted talks, presentations and reading clubs.
Corso di Porta Ticinese, 40
To Party – Rotary @ Bluesquare
It is true, January is the month of good health, alcohol abstinence and post-holiday rest. But after the melancholy that follows December, getting the body moving again might be exactly what is needed. On Saturday, January 10, Hi-Fi Weekends hosts the return of Rotary, with Abstract and The Robinson behind the decks for a journey through soul, funk, jazz, fusion and house. Tickets are available on Dice.fm.
Via Tortona, 33
