Milan Design Week Is a Marathon-Here's How Locals Pace It

""Design Week is one of the rare moments when many of the city's private courtyards are open to visitors, especially in Cinque Vie, a historical neighborhood of artisans where many real Milanese families still have their palaces.""

""The best moments aren't always obvious. Here's how the locals do it.""

""Collaborations take shape over plates of pasta at Ristorante Da Giacomo. Major deals come together during meetings at the Portrait Milano hotel's Rumore bar.""

""A bit more wandering might require a snack, and the best is eaten at the counter at Marchesi 1824 bakery.""

Milan Design Week, held every April, attracts hundreds of thousands to the Salone del Mobile, featuring nearly 2,000 exhibitors. The true essence of the week unfolds in the city, where locals engage in social gatherings over food and drinks. Key venues include Bar Basso for cocktails and Ristorante Da Giacomo for meals. Visitors can explore private courtyards and cultural sites like Ambrosiana and San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, experiencing Milan's rich art and history while enjoying the design festivities.

Read at Architectural Digest