Aperitivo at 'Noon' - Cadorna, Milano

Another long day at the office...rewarded by an aperitivo experience that felt seriously swanky!

I was excited to see Sabrina, our Italian-on-the-ground in Milan, who I know from London. The fab lady took me to 'Noon', known for the best Aperitivo in Milan apparently, and I must say I believe it!

The lo-fi image snapped on my camera phone may not do my plate justice, but tonights 'free dinner' included crab bites, roasted vegetables, fries, cheese bites, pizza, tiny prawn and crab vol-au-vents, a selection of meats and sausages, olive bites, tomato and mozzarella mini caprese salad and general green salad....and more... It was practically a minitaure buffet. Ok, drinks are not so cheap but it's not extortionate either, and well worth it went you get access to such a good selection of bites!

The staff are friendly and gorgeous to look at (of course gay too, immaculatly beautiful), the food is plentiful, the bar feels contemporary without feeling cold, and overall it was a real pleasure of an evening.

I feel sure Aperitivo can't get much better than this!

Thankyou Sabrina!!!!

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Aperitivo in Milano... The words!

Buona Sera!!!

The last post managed to delete my description that accompanied the images I posted! So here is the explanation - please read on!....

I now feel as though I have landed in Milano... I'm on day 2, and after two solid long days of intense work I was anxious to be exposed to more than my b&b and the office space! How better, than in the company of an old friend?!? I was amazed and surprised to find that my old friend and ex-colleauge from Landor days, my favourite Mexican Jonathan Martinez was also placed in CBA Milan from the Paris office, for a short project. We haven't seen each other in about 7 years, we were like 2 old women! So many life changes occuring since then, so much to share over beer and aperitivo! Beer overseas always seems to taste better, don't know why, and the practice of providing free snacks with your drinks in early evening is a very Milanese practice, and is fantastic! We ate, drank beer, and were soon joined by more colleagues, and I finally felt like I had arrived back in Milan. Such a lovely evening, talking about life, friends, love, travel, the world of design and the amazing things learnt along the way, whilst eating the most delicious bruschetta (made with tomatoes that taste of actual tomatoes...heaven) and finger sandwiches, bitesized pieces of olive foccacia and tomato bites... Catching up with old friends never tasted so good!!!

Aperitivo in Milano!!!

Jamie Oliver's TED Prize wish: Teach every child about food | Video on TED.com

Jamie Oliver's TED Prize wish: Teach every child about food | Video on TED.com

I LOVE this man! Jamie Oliver has passion, compassion, heart, personality, the drive to make real tangible change in the world with regards to food education and I think he is SOOOO inspiring.

Watching this, I was so moved. You can see and feel the pain in his eyes when he tells you about the tragedy of obesity. This short TED talk is only about 10 minutes long... PLEASE watch it, and pass it on.

Educating our children about food is so vital for the future health of the planet...teaching them about proper nourishment, about where food comes from, about quality of nutrition and the JOY of good food...I'm as passionate about this aspect of being a foodie as Jamie is.

Watch, enjoy, be inspired, and let's get educating each other and our kids.

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