Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como Journal - Fall 2020

MANDARIN ORIENTAL, LAGO DI COMO / JOURNAL / ISSUE 02 FALL 2020

A HISTORY OF

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s summer slowly ends and we drift into fall, Lake Como and its surroundings shed their summer attire and gently start unveiling the colors of autumn, while Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como remains the perfect place to unwind and contemplate the beauty of this Italian landscape.

To enrich your stay with us and guide you through our numerous initiatives, we are delighted to present the second issue of our Journal. Leafing through these pages, you’ll discover how happy we are to reopen the doors of our Michelin-starred restaurant L˜ARIA, the realm of our Executive Chef Vincenzo Guarino. He is also the mind behind the Masters of Pizza events, an authentic Italian experience on the terrace of CO.MO Bar & Bistrot.

Don’t miss our suggestions on what to do while staying with us, including a visit to Oasi Zegna, a natural oasis founded by Ermenegildo Zegna himself in the 1930’s, and still today part of the notable fashion company. Take some time to discover Mandarin Oriental, Milan, our outstanding sister property located in the heart of the fashion capital, less than one-hour drive from us.

Or, you can always opt to simply kick back, relax and enjoy the view, maybe after a visit to our Spa or a signature cocktail at sunset, and make the most of your time with us.

Wishing you a great stay,

Samuel Porreca General Manager Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como

CONTENTS: MANDARIN WORLD 4. A BREATH OF FRESH AIR 10. NEW BEGINNINGS WITH REMISE EN FORME 16. MO MILAN: URBAN ADVENTURES 18. MASTERS OF PIZZA / OUT AND ABOUT 8. A DAY IN A LIFE 12. AN OASIS NOT A MIRAGE 22. ALL ROADS LEAD TO LENNO / FOCUS 14. PICTURE PERFECT / PORTRAITS 20. CESARE ATTOLINI / 24. WHAT’S ON: COMO, LUGANO, MILANO, A WEEK AT THE MANDARIN ORIENTAL, LAGO DI COMO.

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A BREATH OF FRESH AIR A FEW WORDS WITH EXECUTIVE CHEF VINCENZO GUARINO ON THE REOPENING OF L’ARIA AND, MORE IMPORTANTLY, ON RECEIVING A MICHELIN STAR. / BY EDOARDO CELA 4

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he Chef welcomes his guests back to the Michelin-starred restaurant with a new menu designed to celebrate the re-opening, bringing together the excellency of his Italian culinary tradition with a hint of oriental cuisine, which often characterizes his cooking style.

L˜ARIA IS IMMERSED IN THE LUSH BOTANICAL PARK OF MANDARIN ORIENTAL, LAGO DI COMO, AND WELCOMES GUESTS WITH ITS MODERN DESIGN PERFECTLY MERGED INTO THE TRADITIONAL TWENTIETH CENTURY ARCHITECTURE.

Dishes such as Trota al Sol Levante (The Rising Sun Trout), with porcini mushrooms, oriental salad, trout eggs, dim sum with vegetables and smoked porcini broth or Sturgeon with cauliflower, sweet and sour Wakame seaweed, salted lemon and hollandaise sauce mousse, accompany guests on a journey through the personal memories and professional growth of the Chef.

Executive Chef Vincenzo Guarino developed his gourmet cuisine, which is a distinctive combination of modern and Mediterranean tradition, also thanks to fundamental training experiences alongside other renown chefs such as Gualtiero Marchesi in Capri, Peter Wyss in Gstaad and Fredy Girardet in Crissier.

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L˜ARIA is immersed in the lush botanical park of the Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como, and welcomes guests with its modern design perfectly merged into the traditional twentieth century architecture. The open-plan kitchen, which allows guests to admire our chefs at work, turns the dining experience into a unique narrative.

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Receiving a Michelin Star after only 7 months after opening. What was your secret?

A Michelin Star changes a Chef ’s life, it shifts your visibility, it’s almost like winning football’s Champions League! Receiving this star, for L˜ARIA, represented such a big achievement for me. It wasn’t the first Michelin Star I obtained in my career, and I thought it would take at least a few years to get familiar with a new restaurant, a new location, a new team. But I guess hard work, commitment and passion are fundamental to reach every goal in life. Of course, in this case other key factors which contributed to the win are the highest quality ingredients, the flavor of the dishes and an interesting culinary vision.

Do you believe in using only seasonal and local products for environmental reasons? How can a Chef of your standing contribute to safeguarding the environment?

Whenever I can, I try to source my ingredients from small Italian producers that follow the principles of the Slow Food Movement, that is, providing healthy flavor to food which preserves local food culture while promoting sustainability and responsible consumption. Furthermore, we are currently working on expanding the resort’s herbal garden, including varieties of vegetables that I will be able to use in my culinary creations.

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How does working at a world-renowned destination hotel like Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como impact your work?

There are countless reasons why being the Executive Chef at Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como has affected my life and my career. The most exciting aspect of my job is the opportunity to experiment with my ideas in an international environment, which gives me the possibility to be in contact with guests coming from all over the world. It’s a fair exchange because I have the priceless opportunity to help them fall in love with Italian cuisine and with my own culinary philosophy, while they share with me their experiences and views from far corners of the Earth. This also happens with other colleagues at the resort and from the Mandarin Oriental group. Did you know that Mandarin Oriental is the hotel group with the highest number of Michelin-starred restaurants in the world? This reason alone represents a privilege for me and an exclusive opportunity for our discerning guests.

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A DAY IN A LIFE / BY GEORGE LONGSHOT

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hen creating unique moments for guests one must work with unique partners.

Imago Artis has created a full-day excursion that allows you to live the best of the lake- both land life and lake life – and brings together two worlds which harmoniously coexist on and around the water.

The day starts with a slow lakeside cruise, allowing you to see first-hand the natural landscape of the shores of the lake as seen from the water, and observe from close-up the picturesque fishing villages. Once in Domaso, a private transfer will drive you across the spectacular countryside to a wine estate for a guided wine tasting experience, as well as a visit to the cellar to learn more about the traditions behind wine making. The visit to the vineyard will be rounded off with lunch inspired by the local culinary tradition.

WHETHER ADMIRED FROM LAND OR FROM THE LAKE, LAGO DI COMO AND ITS SURROUNDING LANDSCAPE ARE AN EXCEPTIONAL SENSORY EXPERIENCE WORTH TAKING A DAY TO EXPLORE.

The second part of the day will see you back on board ready to explore the lower part of the lake: from enchanting villas to dreamy lake towns like Varenna or Bellagio – also known as the Pearl of the Lake. Those who are up to it will also be able to stroll around the unique lakeside villages, pay a visit to one of the splendid Villas or have a swim in the blue waters near the Comacina Island.

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NEW BEGINNINGS WITH REMISE EN FORME WITH SUMMER COMING TO AN END, ENJOY A WELLNESS BREAK AT THE SPA AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL, LAGO DI COMO AND PREPARE YOUR MIND AND BODY FOR THE COMING MONTHS.

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s summer days drift away, it’s time to pamper and take care of yourself.

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como has designed a unique programme that addresses the necessities of the body, to prepare it for the challenges of any busy schedule.

“Your Personal Remise en Forme” includes a 50-minute Personal Training session under the skillful guidance of our trainer Giacomo. Weather permitting, you will be able to enjoy your workout in the open air, taking in the unique views of Lake Como. To enhance the beneficial effects of your workout yet further, the program includes an 80-minute V Shape Treatment. Designed to sculpt the body by firming and fighting imperfections, thanks to the The program is € 260 per session. mechanical lymphatic drainage, the treatment helps the removal of waste We recommend booking 10 sessions to enhance the products, draining lymph from the benefits of the treatments and experience one final tissues, improving the color and complimentary full day hiking session to discover appearance of the skin.

Lake Como from a new perspective. We also recommend that you check in at Spa Reception Finally, unwind and enjoy the at least 20 minutes prior to your first scheduled facilities of our extensive Thermal appointment. Please allow 24 hours notice of Area, including the relaxing indoor cancellation to avoid full charge. pool.

Access to the Thermal Area could be limited in accordance with current governmental guidelines.

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AN OASIS NOT A MIRAGE JUST OVER 100 KM FROM COMO, OASI ZEGNA IS ONE OF THE FIRST ITALIAN EXAMPLES OF CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY / BY LINDA WHITE

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ven though officially created by the company in 1993, Oasi Zegna was always part of the original vision of Ermenegildo Zegna.

In the 1930's, the founder of the world renown luxury group decided to give new life to its native town of Trivero, in the Alps around Biella, and started building houses for employees and other amenities for the local community. In addition Ermenegildo Zegna decided to implement a reforestation project for the surrounding mountain slopes with 500,000 pines, and built a road, dubbed “the Zegna Panoramic route”, so that locals and visitors could enjoy the natural mountain environment.

Drawing on this heritage, the new generations of the family in 1993 initiated the Zegna Oasis project along the first 26 km of the “Panoramic Road”, covering an area of around 100 km2. The main goal of the Zegna Oasis, the first example of environmental patronage in Italy, is to maintain the presence of human beings in the mountain and to protect, safeguard and improve the area, through communication with visitors using innovative “visual alphabet” signs that describe animals, plants and minerals of the territory and illustrate local history, to better inform visitors and increase their awareness of the importance of respect for nature.

Members of our Fans of M.O. program will be able to enjoy a unique day at the Oasi. They will be picked from at Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como and taken to Trivero for a visit of the wool mill and Casa Zegna. From there they will enjoy lunch at Bucaneve Restaurant - in the heart of the Oasi - and be driven back to Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como. Guests should book this experience a week in advance.

Fans of M.O. is Mandarin Oriental’s one-of-a-kind, guest recognition program that offers privileges designed to surprise and delight when guests stay at properties around the world. To find out more about our classes and other unique benefits or to join the Fans of M.O. program please visit mandarinoriental.com/ fans-of-mo or scan the QR code.

The design of the Zegna Oasis as a communicating environment has been developed on two levels: the first is focusing on activities which are in direct contact with nature (ecological sports and soft tourism) and the second is the promotion of environmental education thanks to the Zegna Oasis Scientific Committee, chaired by ethologist Giorgio Celli, and the Museum of Natural History of Milan.

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PIC T U P TH RE R E E F AD R E AL Y F F L OR EC T

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From top to bottom:

LOUIS VUITTON Silk scarf Louis Vuitton.

ETRO Scarf with Wunderkammer print.

HERMÈS Carré Toucans de Paradis Scarf 90 in silk twill.

BALLY Silk carré, Made in Italy, in bone featuring a print of the 1851 hardware.

GUCCI Silk carré in Flora and GG Supreme motifs and blue edges.

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URBAN ADVENTURES DISCOVERING MANDARIN ORIENTAL, MILAN / BY EDOARDO CELA

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ilan has always been the driving force behind Italy’s creative and economic impetuous. A city which stands tall among other global capitals. Fashion, design, architecture, food, and art are all part of the main attractions the city has to offer.

Mandarin Oriental, Milan sits comfortably in the city’s luxury hub, the world renowned Quadirlatero della Moda. Thanks to its unique architecture, dating as far back as the 18th century, the hotel’s four complex, redesigned by the world class architects Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel Interiors, has become an attraction itself for both local residents and the international fashionable and business elites.

The heart of the hotel is the Mandarin Bar & Bistrot, accessible both from the recently privatized main entrance of Via Andegari and from via Monte di Pietà. With its extensive lunch and dinner menu the

On top: the entrance of Mandarin Oriental, Milan from Via Monte di Pietà. On the left: the Fornasetti Suite. On the right: the inner court of the hotel.

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100m2, is undoubtedly a one-off design marvel. Another design phenomenon is the Premier Suite, inspired by the best of Milanese rationalist design tradition, of which Giò Ponti was a leading figure.

Also measuring 100m2, the Premier suite is characterized by its extensive wood panelling.

The final gem of the hotel is The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Milan which is open to hotel guests and visitors. The spa offers a holistic approach to wellness. Here the Oriental Heritage of the hotel is expressed at its best both in terms of treatments and architectural choices. Inspired by the philosophy of Feng-Shui, for the use of materials - fire, earth, metal, water and wood - and for the layout of the rooms, the architects harmonized the spaces and the design to create a universe of relaxation and rebirth. Integrated to Spa treatments are a wide range of beauty treatments as well as a hair THE HEART OF studio, a fitness center equipped THE HOTEL IS THE with the latest generation of hiMANDARIN BAR & tech equipment and access to the BISTROT, ACCESSIBLE indoor pool.

BOTH FROM THE RECENTLY PRIVATIZED The hardest thing to do while at MAIN ENTRANCE OF Mandarin Oriental, Milan will be VIA ANDEGARI, OR leaving the hotel to visit the city.

FROM VIA MONTE DI PIETÀ. restaurant is the ideal location for a more informal dining experience or for cocktails and drinks before and after dinner.

The black and white mosaic marble floors and walls and the long bar give this area of the hotel a unique and eclectic look and feel.

In addition, in the warmer months the Bar & Bistrot spills into the internal courtyard of the hotel. When open, this spectacular court is always buzzing with life and is one of the city’s hotspots.

For a more formal dining experience Chef Antonio Guida will welcome you at the 2 Michelin-starred restaurant Seta. The culinary experience proposed by the chef is the culmination of his extensive career in France and Tuscany, as well as being strongly influenced by his Apulian origins. This gastronomic journey is enhanced by an extensive selection of hâute patisserie created by chef Nicola Di Lena. The wine list, curated by head sommelier Andrea Loi, boasts more than 1200 labels and consists of Italian wines, a wide selection of champagne as well as historical and niche labels.

In terms of rooms, Mandarin Oriental, Milan offers an incredibly high level of comfort, design and technology, all coming together to give guests an impressive overall experience of wellbeing and lavishness. It's worth highlighting two special suites which represent a homage to the city of Milan. The Fornasetti suite, fully furnished with pieces from the renowned Milanese design company, is located on the noble floor of the hotel. The suite, which occupies 17

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MASTERS OF PIZZA EXECUTIVE CHEF VINCENZO GUARINO JOINS FORCES WITH THE MOST RENOWNED PIZZA CHEFS TO BRING YOU A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE. / BY LINDA WHITE

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tarting on the 24th August until the 12th of October all guests of Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como and of CO.MO Bar & Bistrot will be able to enjoy the best Pizzas in the world thanks to the creative ideas of Chef Vincenzo Guarino.

In addition, guests can experience Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como's new "Ape Pizza" an extraordinary concept created by Executive Chef Vincenzo Guarino and Streetfoody. The oven, handcrafted and mounted on an iconic Ape Car, serves pizzas every day from 12 to 10pm for hotel and CO.MO Bar & Bistrot guests. The pizza is made using a traditional method which requires a leavening of over 48 hours. This creates the perfect base for carefully selected ingredients rigorously produced in Italy.

The Executive Chef will join forces with worldwide pizza superstars to bring the best pizza experience to the shores of Lago di Como.

Some of the participating chefs will be: Gennaro Nasti, of Pizzeria Bijoux in Paris, who won the best Pizzeria outside of Italy award from Gambero Rosso; Davide Civitiello, World Champion 2013 of Trofeo Caputo; Pierluigi Police, "Tre Spicchi" Gambero Rosso; Salvatore Salvo Pier and Daniele Seu, who ranked sixth and eight in the Best Pizzerias in the World list by the guide 50 Top pizzas 2019.

Immersed in the lush botanical park of the resort, with a wonderful panoramic terrace overlooking the lake, CO.MO Bar & Bistrot is the ideal place for a unique yet informal gastronomic experience, thanks to an eclectic offer that represents a journey through the best of the Italian gastronomic experiences.

Each evening will be accompanied by one of the excellences of international winemaking, from Maison Ruinart to Ca' del Bosco and Champagne Castelnau, further enriched by an exceptional beer experience, thanks to Dulac, the renowned craft brewery on Lake Como.

For details of the evening please go to our seasonal calendar at p. 26.

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CESARE ATTOLINI / BY GEORGE CHAFE

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n anecdote from the early days of Attolini says that in the 1930’s the impeccable Duke of Windsor - who was renowned for only wearing English tailor-made clothing - fell in love with a creation from Vincenzo Attolini while walking through the magical Piazzetta in Capri. The Duke was so taken back by seeing a gentleman wearing one of Attolini’s innovative designs that he stopped him to enquire about who was the creator of such an original and stylish garment.

Vincenzo Attolini used to repeat to his admirers that a good tailor is none other than a craftsman who creates imperfect clothes for imperfect bodies. For the tailor this was not just an aphorism but the basis of his creative philosophy. By 1930 he had tailored a jacket with a line that had never been seen before and with unusual finishing details.

Left Cesare Attolini at work. On top his sons Massimiliano and Giuseppe finalising one of their creations. On top details of the tailoring of one suit. On the right the founder Vincenzo Attolini working on one of his creations.

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and constructing that jacket, as unique as it was innovative, which continued to achieve a new, enthusiastic following worldwide.

The apple does not fall far from the tree and over the years Cesare, thanks to his entrepreneurial vision, managed to transform what was an artisanal workshop into a modern men’s tailoring clothing company, while keeping true to the values of craftmanship, innovation, hard work and impeccable quality which have been passed down the generations.

The tireless pursuit of excellence means that today the sons of Vincenzo - Massimiliano and Giuseppe - personally select the best fabrics around. The choice falls mainly on Scottish, English, Irish and Italian yarns, from the highest quality wools to the purest cashmeres.

But that’s not all. The colors and designs are made exclusively on their indication, so that the distinctive style of the Neapolitan fashion house is constantly refreshed. “In our work the essential drivers are quality of the fabrics and the cut. On closer inspection, perhaps, the secret of success is blending tradition and modernity, something which sounds easy at first but MY FATHER VINCENZO requires a lot of thought. The DARED TO QUESTION result of this synthesis is the balance and harmony which THE ENGLISH MODEL. one feels every time you wear HE MANAGED TO MAKE our garments.”

THE JACKET AS SOFT AND LIGHTWEIGHT AS A SHIRT OR A CARDIGAN, INTRODUCING MANY OTHER TECHNICAL INNOVATIONS.

A garment that, during the sixties, was still considered unusual, took to the nineties to become part of a more established, sophisticated look. The item had a unique level of simplicity and was able to erase all the strictness of male elegance in an instant, making English clothing look like something out of the history books. Away with the padding, away with the shoulder pads, away with the linings. Only the essential remained, making the jacket as soft and lightweight as a shirt. So unconstructed that it could be folded in six, eight, ten. No tailor had ever been so bold in the previous fifty years.

“My father Vincenzo dared to question the English model, setting a real revolution in motion. He managed to make the jacket as soft and lightweight as a shirt or a cardigan, introducing many other technical innovations. We have drawn on his teachings, ensuring that each of our jackets is always the most suitable for the contemporary lifestyle.” These are the words of Cesare Attolini, the most talented of Vincenzo’s six children and the one who, from an early age, worked alongside him at the tailor’s shop, learning the skilled techniques of cutting fabrics and the secrets of shaping 21

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ALL ROADS LEAD TO LENNO / BY GEORGE LONGSHOT

A A CLASSIC ITALIAN CAR, AN 18TH CENTURY MANSION WHICH HAS HOSTED EPISODES OF BOTH 007 AND STAR WARS, ARTISANAL ICE-CREAM AND LAKE SIDE DRIVING. THE RECIPE FOR A PERFECT DAY.

ALFA ROMEO GIULIETTA SPIDER SWB

1959, Convertible, four cylinders, 1300cc, manual.

FABBRICA DEL GELATO

Piazza 11 Febbraio, 15, Lenno VILLA BALBIANELLO

Via Guido Monzino, 1, Tremezzina fondoambiente.it

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ll guests of Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como can now experience the uniqueness of driving a classic Italian convertible sports car - a 1959 Alfa Romeo spider while enjoying the scenery of Lago di Como. The destinations are endless, but Villa Balbianello, nestled on the Lavedo peninsula in Lenno, overlooking the waters of the Lake, is definably a favorite. The Villa can be reached both driving south while leaving the hotel and by ferry, heading north towards Bellaggio.

The villa was donated to FAI - Fund for the Italian Environment - in 1988 by the late by the late Guido Monzino, a Milanese entrepreneur, passionate about travel, exploration and mountain climbing, renowned for having led the first Italian expedition to the summit of Mount Everest. Apart from objects from his daily life the villa contains memorabilia from his adventures (maps, travel tools, books, furnishings and objects of primitive art) all set up according to his will.

In addition, FAI has also been entrusted with the maintenance of the impressive gardens of the villa.

Trails flanked by statues, panoramic terraces and copious blooms, leading up to the eighteenth-century Loggia Durini.

After a visit to the Villa one must visit La Fabbrica del Gelato in Lenno, just a few minutes away. After experiencing the best of Italian historical tradition, why not taste some of the culinary tradition.

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WHAT'S ON Como

SEPTEMBER 6, 13, 19, 26 @VILLA DEL BALBIANELLO

VILLA DEL BALBIANELLO DA GUSTARE

A special opening where you can enjoy the sunset in the beautiful setting of Villa Balbianello accompanied by a themed happy hour in the Loggia Segrè and background music.

SEPTEMBER 19 @PARCO DEI MISSIONARI COMBONIANI

OCTOBER 9, 10, 11 @PALAZZO STORICO DELLE ESPOSIZIONI

NON È L’ISOLA

LA FIERA DEGLI SPOSI

This year, the fair “L’isola che c’è” couldn't be held, but that hasn’t stopped the Como Network of Solidarity Economy and active citizens in organizing a series of local itineraries that continue to support the local region in both serenity and safety. It starts with a large market on the day in which the fair was supposed to open where you can find:

Now in its 33rd edition, this wedding trade show continues to be one of the most important events in the area. An all-around showcase of wedding products and services.

• Numerous stands, “Mercato dei produttori di Como Rebbio” producers, craftsmen, associations, sustainable product and service retailers and local wellness professionals; • Workshops and activities for adults and children; • Local gastronomy with sandwiches and other savory choices for a picnic on the lawn.

UNTIL SEPTEMBER 20 @VILLA BERNASCONI

FIORI NARRATI A CERNOBBIO | ART NOUVEAU AT VILLA BERNASCONI UNTIL SEPTEMBER 20 TH EVENTS IN COMO

An exhibition of works by some of the most famous painters and illustrators at the turn of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, for whom the beauty of women and nature interpreted the vision of a world of elegance and harmony sought after within the home.

Among the works on display is the large and rare lithograph on canvas by Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939) entitled “Les fleurs”, created in 1894 for Home Decor and from the Fondazione Arte Nova collection.

UNTIL SEPTEMBER 18 (EVERY WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY) @MUSEO STORICO GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI

35MM TRA LA LUNA E LE STELLE

The season’s top films will be shown in the museum courtyard in Piazza Medaglie d'Oro. La dea della fortuna Richard Jewell SEPTEMBER 16, 17, 18 AT 9 PM: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

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• Workshops and activities for adults and children; • Local gastronomy with sandwiches and other savory choices for a picnic on the lawn.

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Milano OCTOBER 20 - JANUARY 10 @TRIENNALE, MILANO

MIRABILIA. A WUNDERKAMMER OF MILANESE ARTS AND CRAFTS

With this exhibition, the Cologni Foundation brings to light Milanese art masters (workshops, ateliers, manufacturers) who still create objects that provoke wonder and admiration. Around 40 objects will be selected and exhibited: 5 significant Renaissance pieces and about 35 contemporary objects, often unique or in small series, with great artistic and cultural significance. The exhibition will be accompanied by guided tours, workshop activities and concerts with musical instruments made by Milanese instrument makers.

UNTIL OCTOBER 4 @MASI LAC, LUGANO

LOIS HECHENBLAIKNER ISCHGL AND MORE. A POP-UP PROJECT(ION)

MASI’s LAC venue presents a projection of snapshots by Austrian photographer Lois Hechenblaikner. The main theme of the exhibition is his latest series of shots dedicated to the ski destination of Ischgl, the result of a long artistic research that has allowed him to document the various aspects of Tyrolean winter tourism for over thirty years. In the collection, Ischgl is not only represented as a mere holiday destination but also, and above all, as a notorious terminus for the après-ski lovers.

Lugano UNTIL SEPTEMBER 20 @MASI PALAZZO REALE, LUGANO

SHUNK-KENDER: L'ARTE ATTRAVERSO L'OBIETTIVO (19571983)

An immersion in the art scene of the '50s, '60s,'70s thanks to 450 shots, born from the collaboration between the German photographer Shunk and the Hungarian Kender. Intimacy, The body in action and New spaces are the emblematic titles of the three sections.

PISA CIRCLE THE SHOP WINDOW OF PISA OROLOGERIA IS DIGITAL

Since 1940 Pisa Orologeria has welcomed its clients at its Milan, via Verri boutique.

August 2020 saw the beginning of a new era for Italy’s leading watch and jewelry retailer, with the opening of a new digital space.

Pisa Circle, where enthusiasts can browse through over 2000 products from the over 30 brands from the world of haute horlogerie, jewelry and accessories. pisaorologeria.com

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WHAT'S ON Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como a week on the lake.

WEDNESDAY 9-10 AM

FRIDAY 5 - 6 PM

GARDEN YOGA EXPERIENCE

FUNCTIONAL TRAINING

Inhale the future, exhale the past is one of the corner stones of practicing yoga. And there is no better place to breath and energize yourself than during one of the morning yoga sessions held every Wednesday in the botanical garden of Mandarin Lago di Como. Enjoy a full yoga workout surrounded by the beauty of nature.

Complimentary for the resort’s guests, reservation is required. Min 3, max 10 guests. Cancellations require 24 hours notice.

Tone your body and feel energized at the end of the day. Complimentary for the resort’s guests, reservation is required. Min 3, max 10 guests. Cancellations require 24 hours notice.

THURSDAY 9 - 10 AM

WELLNESS WORKOUT

Dynamic stretching exercises, breathing exercises and cardio courses combined with coordination exercises at the Mandarin Oriental Botanical Garden. Complimentary for the resort’s guests, reservation is requi-red. Min 3, max 10 guests. Cancellations require 24 hours notice.

CO.MO BAR & BISTROT

Art of Mixology, the series of specialized evenings dedicated to the sophisticated art of mixology, comes to an end on the 8th of October with an evening with Flavio Angiolillo from Mag Cafè, Milan.

Masters of Pizza, a series of events devoted to one of Italy’s most symbolic dishes, will be held each Monday through the 12th of October from 7.30 pm to 10.30 pm with a price starting at € 75 euro per person. For information and booking please email mocmo-comobistrot@mohg.com or call +39 03132511.

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Pierluigi Police, Pizzeria Scugnizzo (Arezzo) Santa Maria La Nave (Etna) – Tempesta, Metodo Classico 2015.

28TH OF SEPTEMBER Errico Porzio, Pizzeria Porzio (Naples) Azienda Agricola Ferghettina – Franciacorta Eronero 2012.

5 OF OCTOBER Gennaro Nasti, Pizzeria Bjiou (Paris) Maison Ruinart – Champagne Ruinart Blanc De Blancs.

12 OF OCTOBER Pier Daniele Seu, Seu Pizza Illuminati (Roma) Ca’ del Bosco – Franciacorta Riserva Annamaria Clementi 2011.

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