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Laura Itzkowitz's avatar

@Marco and Sabrina, sorry I meant to reply to your comment and accidentally deleted it instead! I'm assuming you were referring to "I Am Love"?

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Marco & Sabrina's avatar

Indeed, Laura

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Laura Itzkowitz's avatar

Such a great movie. I need to watch it again.

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Life Lived Italian's avatar

I always have this sense that the best things in Milan are hidden away in those courtyards and palazzos behind those massive wooden exterior doors. Now I know.

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Laura Itzkowitz's avatar

Oh definitely! Milan is full of hidden gems behind closed doors.

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Noel Flores's avatar

Can't wait to see it in October!

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Laura Itzkowitz's avatar

Enjoy! And if you need any other tips, ask away. I love getting questions from readers and sometimes dedicate issues of the New Roman Times to answering them.

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Noel Flores's avatar

Thank you! Do you have any restaurant recommendations in Milan? We plan a day excursion to the lakes and wonder which one you recommend? Ruminating a visit to Hotel Passalacqua for lunch. Thoughts?

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Laura Itzkowitz's avatar

In Milan, I like Langosteria Bistro for seafood, 10_11 in the Portrait Hotel for the pasta in bianco (sounds simple but it’s anything but), and Mezè for Lebanese.

And I love Passalacqua. It’s definitely a splurge, but the ambiance is truly sumptuous, the service is excellent, and Viviana Varese’s cuisine is delicious. If you go, I recommend her version of pasta e patate with pistachios. You can read my full review here: https://www.chase.com/travel/guide/hotels/passalacqua-review

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Noel Flores's avatar

Amazing and thanks so much. I may ask you for more recommendations as we near October.

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Gillian Longworth McGuire's avatar

This villa is on my forever to-do list. Maybe 2025 will be the year!

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Laura Itzkowitz's avatar

It’s really worth a visit!

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Gabriela R. Proietti's avatar

Love Villa Necchi, it’s one of my all time favorite places in Milan!

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Laura Itzkowitz's avatar

Me too! It’s so special.

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