Food and Drink

There are cute delicatessens and stores scattered all over Milan selling salami, cured meats, cheeses, pasta and oils. Food-lovers should head to Peck, (www.peck.it), a 100-year old Milan food institution which has a flagship store on Via Spadari. Founded in 1893, this food emporium offers a gourmet selection of hams, traditional cheeses, olive oils, pastas, wines and other delights. Many small specialist stores are worth a visit for their expertise and personal recommendations, try Doc & Dop (www.docdop.com) or La Vineria where you can buy wine and olive oil straight from the tap. To buy panettone, head to Garbagnati. This renowned Milanese bakery, considered the best in town, has been making this traditional sweet bread for over 70 years. If you want to pick up some Italian wine to take home, N'Ombra de Vin has an excellent selection of top quality Italian wines and Ricera Vini, with a choice of over 3000 varieties, should be able to find one to suit you.