5 things to do in Milan this weekend

Also May has arrived in its full swing, spring now prepares to hand over the baton to summer but the weather doesn't seem to want to turn summery. While waiting for the scorching heat to suddenly hit us, it's still time for touristy weekends, filled with walks, Sundays at the museum, lunches discovering new venues, especially outdoors if it doesn't rain.

The nss guide, as always, is here to help you: here are 5 things to do in Milan this weekend.

Where to Eat - Afterlove

AfterLove, recently opened, stems from an idea by entrepreneur Tommaso Regondi who chose to «start something based on my passions: food and aesthetics.» AfterLove is a venue of undeniable aesthetic impact: the place embodies the concept of urban jungle by combining real plants (complete with a dedicated gardener), neon lights, and bricks: seemingly anachronistic, it's actually a stylistic mix between Miami Vice and the 1990s. From the initial idea of a kitchen that was just a side to a 360-degree experience, Regondi of AfterLove changed his mind: «We don't sell smoothies to drink, so why not offer food that's just as 'comforting'? The main challenge was to find something that wouldn't tie us to a regional or national image; so, we drew from all over the world. We mainly focus on street food.» So, if this weekend you were thinking of sitting at a sharing table to taste dishes from around the world, AfterLove is the place for you.

Via Traù, 2

What to Visit - Yohji Yamamoto. Letter to the future

Presented by 10 Corso Como and Yohji Yamamoto and curated by Alessio de’Navasques - curator and lecturer of Fashion Archives at Sapienza University of Rome - the exhibition Yohji Yamamoto. Letter to the future gathers archive pieces, all coming from the Yohji Yamamoto Collection, from different epochs and seasons, from 1986 to 2024, which mark the chapters of a letter addressed to the future, defining the designer's ambivalent and poetic relationship with time. It's difficult to distinguish garments and collections in their ability to be always contemporary and timeless: the distinctive sign of the designer's work is, in fact, the radical ability to dismantle and reassemble archetypes, giving his personal vision of the present, past, and future.

Corso Como, 10

Where to Relax - Cà-ri-co

Located in via Savona, in the Design District of Milan, Cà-ri-co - which stands for Casual Risto Cocktail - stands out for its formula that loves to define Casual drinking & dining. Cà-ri-co is a place capable of proposing innovative, inviting combinations. For this reason, recently, it was awarded the title of Best Cocktail Bar in Italy for Lombardy conferred by Gambero Rosso. Led with great passion by the three entrepreneurs Dom Carella, expert, food & beverage consultant for various brands and projects in the field of hospitality and catering, Lorenzo Ferraboschi, startupper in the Tech field and distributor of Sake and Wagyu meat, and Andrea Bassi, creative director and expert in marketing and communication, Cà-ri-co has done everything to distinguish itself from other venues in Milan. The kitchen is in the hands of Chef Leonardo D’Ingeo and sous chef Giuseppe Cafò, at the bar counter there is Francesco Polo, Head bartender supported by floor supervisor Giacomo Scotti and the service team.

Via Savona, 1

Where to shop - Miista Pop Up

On 11 May, London-based brand of Spanish origin known for its handcrafted, avant-garde footwear Miista has opened its first ever pop up store in Milan. The brand will be staying in the Lombard capital until 26 June along with its summer collection, a selection of ready-to-wear, accessories, sandals and leather shoes displayed in a futuristic-designed museum space. By no coincidence, the title of the temporary boutique is Future of Craft. 

Via Nerino, 1

Where to Have Fun - CircoLoco