6 reasons to travel.

fashion week in milan may be coming to an end, but the party is still going on. you still love bice, le langhe and da giacomo, but there are tons of new hot spots that can't be missed. and you are never one to be left behind, especially with this list of reasons to travel to milano.

la dolce vita.
the most precious metal and most vibrant color have been chosen by these beloved fashion designers as the theme for their popular restaurant and bistro dolce & gabbana gold. expect opulent and luxurious décor, a menu full of international flair and always fresh ingreds. when in rome, er, milan, right? via carlo poerio 2/a. 39.02.757771. www.dolcegabbanagold.com


privé dancer.
king giorgio is ruling the nightlife with his exclusive club, armani privé. the shanghai-inspired décor, with tatami-like floors, mirror walls and red lanterns, is the perfect setting for dancing the night away to the beat of top international deejays. via gastone pisoni, 1. 39.02.062312655. www.armaninobu.it


gianni in the sky.
giannino, a landmark restaurant, has been open since 1899 but just completed a massive makeover. now, not only can you get their amazing tradish italian food that earned a michelin star, you'll be in the hottest spot of the fashion capital. via vittor pisani, 6. 39.02.66986998. www.giannino.it


pane west.
at the corner of her design and fashion gallery, rossana orlandi created pane e acqua, a cozy trattoria in a former cigarette shop. the space is filled with mod and vintage design pieces and industrial lighting fixtures that are avail for sale in the gallery. but if hunger strikes, hit the kitchen for creative italian comfort food. via matteo bandello, 14. 39.02.48198622. www.paneacqua.com


rice to ricci.
if fashion's in your name and champagne is definitely your game, then head to ricci resto and lounge. not only do they boast the best selection of champagne in the city, the historic spot is known for its hot fashion and art crowd. be like a local and sip an aperitivo all hours of the day. and night. and if you make it to morning, take a cappu and nosh on a freshly made pastry. piazza della repubblica, 27. 39.02.6523348.


five finger.
it could happen: too much tagliatelle bolognese can leave you craving something from the sea. (sush, anyone?) embrace the craving and explore a new interpretation of japanese cuisine at finger's. in company of models and italian celebs, the half-japanese, half-brazilian chef delivers a unique fusion of tastes such as gazpacho finished with fish carpaccio or lobster sushi. via san gerolamo emiliani, 2. 39.02.54122675.