Milan is a city where food and fashion don't just co-exist, they literally sustain each other. Italians embrace design and dining with equal passion, making the northern Italian city a top destination for lovers of either—or both. Go to any iconic Milanese eateries, and you’ll see some of the city’s creatives mingle over a glass of wine and a plate of Spaghetti limone e peperoncino. Milan is the crystallisation of how food and fashion inspire tastes, from clothing to cuisine.

Chef and entrepreneur Chuck George moved to the city in 2021, after establishing his career in New York. In NYC, he crafted his signature style of reimagining US classics with an Asian twist, inspired by his own Filipino heritage. In Milan, he opened his first restaurant, a relaxed fine-casual concept called Chuck's.

"I settled here during the height of Covid, drawn by a few key aspects of the city," he tells Trippin. "It’s a much slower pace than New York which was a welcome change and it’s small. Milan’s charm is in its size, yet it has the conveniences of a larger metropolitan. It’s easy to bike everywhere and has a strong sense of community, particularly within your chosen industry, making it an ideal place to connect and collaborate."

Whether your discussing the latest collections, or simply sipping some home-grown natural wine, Milan has it all. Below Chuck shares his guide to the must-go spots of his adopted home.