Ristorante Bistrot del Binari on via Tortona was incredible. It’s quite bizarre, but I ended up having breakfast, lunch and dinner there whilst in Milan {and for the record, I didn’t stay anywhere near the restaurant}. The food was brilliant, especially dinner which was super yummy. Not to mention the gorgeous interior – again, photos do not do it justice. I guess you’ll just have to go and see it for yourself…

 

This little fella was also on via Tortona, but I can’t really tell you what it was called as I literally accidentally walked into it mistaking it for a design installation. Such a striking interior – black and white is always a winner.

 

Here are just a few of my favourite bits of general Milanese fabulousness, primarily the restaurants and a little bit of retail.

Nobody does courtyards, gardens and al fresco dining like the Italians.

Extreme love.

By the way, this concludes my series of posts from Salone for now. The blog will be back to “normal” from next week. Woot woot! I hope you’ve enjoyed my “Milan 2010 report” – phew, it’s taken a bit of work I tell ya. And thank you for all your encouragement via comments, tweets and e-mails. Without them I probably would have stopped ages ago.

x dana

Lush entry courtyard at 10 Corso Como – a mini lifestyle emporium which includes stores, an art gallery, and a café.

 

10 Corso Como book store is mostly dedicated to art, fashion and design. Yes.

 

The most beautiful spiral stair leading up onto the roof garden.

 

The roof garden at 10 Corso Como.



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With a disarming blend of authority and approachability, Dana is a former refugee-turned-global design visionary. Through her multi-faceted work as a creative director, keynote speaker, editor, curator, interior designer and digital publisher, Dana empowers others to appreciate and engage with design in transformative ways, making the sometimes intimidating world of design accessible to everyone, regardless of their familiarity with the subject. Dana's been catapulted to the status of a stalwart global influencer, with recognition from industry heavyweights such as AD Germany, Vogue Living, Elle Décor Italia and Danish RUM Interiør Design, who have named as one of the Top True Global Influencers of the Design World and counted her among the most visionary female creatives on the planet. Her TEDx talk—"Design Can Change the Way You See the World"— will challenge and transform your understanding of design's omnipresent and profound influence. Through her vast experience in interiors, architecture and design, Dana challenges the prevailing rapid image culture, highlighting the importance of originality, sustainability, connecting with your values and learning to "see" design beyond the aesthetic.

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  2. Vicki M

    Thanks so much for all the “Milanness”, Dana – what a great time you had, and we appreciate how much work it took to all ths sort through and post all those wonderful images. Vicki

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  3. Melissa de la Fuente

    Thank you for sharing all of this with us you gorgeous, fabulous gal you! :) I have truly loved it & wow…if I didn’t want to go to Milan before I sure do NOW! ( although I DID want to go before :)
    xo
    Melis

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