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There's the odd overwrought clanger but after one too many servings of leaden
cotoletta
(breaded veal cutlets), chef Pietro Leeman's green realm is nothing short
of delightful.
( 02 2952 2124;
www.joia.it
; Via Panfilo Castaldi 18; mains €60-80;
noon-2.30pm Mon-Fri, 7.30pm-midnight Mon-Sat;
;
Porta Venezia)
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Pizzeria Spontini
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PIZZERIA
A hot slice isn't a fall back but a first-rate choice at this wood-fired pizza
al trancio
(by the slice) place. The frosted-glass chrome decor may be new, but traditionalists
need harbour no concerns: this is the same dough recipe that's responsible for re-
juvenating Corso Buenos Aires shoppers since 1953.
(
02 204 74 44;
www.pizzeriaspontini.it
; Corso Buenos Aires 60; pizza slice €5;
noon-2.30pm & 6-11.30pm;
;
Lima)
Drinking
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Pandenus
BAR
Originally a bakery, Pandenus was named after the walnut bread that used to
emerge from its still active oven. Now the focaccia, pizzetta and bruschetta on its
burgeoning
aperitivo
bar, which also features omelettes, couscous and salads, are
some of the best in town. Given its proximity to the Marconi Foundation, expect
an arty crowd who come for the free wi-fi and weekend brunch.
(
02 2952 8016;
www.pandenus.it
; Via A Tadino 15; cocktails/brunch €8/20;
7am-10pm;
;
Porta Venezia)
15
HClub
BAR, RESTAURANT
Secreted behind a vast leather curtain at the back of the Sheraton, the
aperitivo
in
the Diana garden is one of Milan's most varied. Grab a freshly crushed peach
Bellini and lounge around the low-lit garden. On Tuesday, Wednesday and
