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Milan - eating out
In Milan eating
out in one of the numerous places mentioned in the food guides can be both a
joy and entertainment. This is because the food is generally of high
standards, and the atmosphere very pleasant. In such a big city the number
of restaurants is naturally enormous, ranging from the very famous
restaurants to the less expensive trattorie or pizzerie. Fast-food is on the
increase except for the youngsters, it is still fundamentally alien to the
Milanese when they want to spend a pleasant evening tasting either the
traditional Milanese cuisine accompanied by some excellent Italian wine or
else the most innovative international flavors which can be tried in the
more recent Japanese, Indian, Mexican, Thai or African restaurants.
Although saffron
is still the distinctive ingredient of almost all dishes alla Milanese,
today the Milanese cuisine is no longer as lavish and over-elaborated as in
the past and often its main ingredients are freshness, simplicity and good
quality.
If the weather
allows to eat out in the open air, you will be surprised to discover how
every conceivable open space is filled with tables and chairs, providing the
ideal setting for a special evening; no doubt you'll end up, like most
Italians, relaxing at the table even when dinner is over for the sheer
pleasure of making and entertaining friends, watching passers by and
enjoying the nice summertime atmosphere.
Eating out in Italy: Milan and its cuisine, an article.
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