The concept of hotels as a place only for guests and travelers has changed. Thanks to those addresses that have been able to open their doors to the city and undermine – with great patience, it must be said – that lack of habit that has always seen them as an “other” place. Wrong, because hotels are the perfect place for a quick lunch, an elegant dinner, or an aperitif. They are always open, they are warm and welcoming, they have an international allure, and for some years they have hosted high-level chefs, barmen and Food & Beverage professionals.
Entering theUrban Hive of Milanin Corso Garibaldia stone's throw between Brera and Corso Como – in short, in the most welcoming area of the city – it becomes clear that everything has changed, that the hotel and the city are in osmosis, and that stopping here for a break is the best choice you can make. The hotel has an elegant and informal atmosphere, with cerulean blue walls, lounges, lamps, bookcases, vintage objects and people coming in and out, chatting, working. Like being in a house with a party going on with guests from all over the world. We were there for a while Afternoon Tea.
Afternoon tea (bubbles included)
L'Afternoon Tea, as happens even in the most famous English hotels, is a wonderful excuse to sit on the sofas of the Urban Hive. Yes it can drink tea (or herbal tea), but also a glass of Franciacortaand also a cocktail. Whatever your choice, it will be accompanied with a three-tier cake stand filled with delights. In three versions:
In the “Milanese» (€26 per person), you can enjoy the typical Mondeghili, a wonderful stuffed mini Michetta and a classic stuffed sandwich, chickpea hummus, beetroot and pomegranate powder together with Tiramisu, strawberries with cream and the wonderful «Amor polenta» and «Do di breast», the very typical desserts of the Ranieri pastry shop in Milan.
The menu “Vegan» (€22) includes Babaganoush with jalapeno, pomegranate, tomato and mint, Chickpea Hummus with beetroot and pomegranate powder, Potato Chips, small and tasty Tacos with marinated tofu, pimenton and seeds crumble, beetroot powder, mayo lime and pepper, frisè salad and finally panettone.
Who chooses the menu «Sweet» (€26), will try the traditional Macarons mignon, a mini Macedonia
and Panettone with cream, Tiramisu and Amorpolenta.
Afternoon Tea is served from 4pm to 8pm. For the rest, the Portico 84, under the guidance of Dom Caramella, offers the right dish to everyone and at any time. Welcome to the hotel!
Source: Vanity Fair
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