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The Milano Files

Jaclyn DeGiorgio
Milan
Cocktail Culture
Aperitivo
Cinepanettone
Italian Michelin Guide
Rita Cocktail Bar
Christmas
Pasta Patate E Provola
Christmas Movies
Turin
Happy Hour
Rita's Tiki Room
Italian Cinema
Barba Yada
Cocktails
Milan Design Week
Covid-19
Zaini Milano
La Siciliana Dal 1956
Navigli

The Milano Files champions the food, wine, beverage, and lifestyle culture of Milan - home to Italy's most electric food scene. Host Jaclyn DeGiorgio, who considers herself Milan's cheerleader-in-chief, is a food tour guide as well as a food, wine, and travel writer who's lived in the Lombard capital for over a decade. The fiercest champion for her adopted city and its surroundings you'll ever mee... more

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Milan-based food writer and food tour guide Jaclyn DeGiorgio steps outside her usual purview to discuss one of Italy's most cherished pop culture traditions: the Sanremo Italian Song Festival. 

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For today's episode, Jaclyn speaks with food writer Jacqueline Greaves about "Italy Meets Jamaica," her upcoming fundraising event in Milan.

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In honor of All Souls Day (November 2), Jaclyn DeGiorgio, a Milan-based food tour guide and food writer, rereleases season 2 episode 3 of the Milano Files, which is dedicated to pan dei morti, or bread of the dead, a baked sweet tre... more

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Jaclyn DeGiorgio, a Milan-based food tour guide and food writer, speaks with Lucrezia Bosone, the founder of Nema Creative, an agency in Milan that’s producing Natural Wines Oltrepò Urban Harvest, an event taking place in Milan on O... more

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Caterina Monda
Founder of Metis PR, a Milan-based PR firm
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Episode: Milan Design Week 2025 with Caterina Monda and Debrina Aliyah Part 1
Debrina Aliyah
Co-founder of Metis PR
Metis PR
Episode: Milan Design Week 2025 with Caterina Monda and Debrina Aliyah Part 1
Alessandro Fanfani
Bar supervisor at the Bvlgari Hotel Milan
Bvlgari Hotel
Episode: Alessandro Fanfani, bar supervisor at the Bvlgari Hotel Pt 2: aperitivo eats, his favorite drink, and imbibing in Milan
Nicola Olivieri
Fourth generation at the helm of his family bakery, Olivieri 1882.
Olivieri 1882
Episode: Rerelease - For the love of panettone with Nicola Olivieri
Edoardo Nono
Owner of Rita and Rita's Tiki Room, specialized in cocktails and bartender consultancy.
Rita cocktail bar
Episode: Edoardo Nono of Rita cocktail bar part 4: growth, new horizons, and good old Milano
Edoardo Nonno
Co-owner of Rita Cocktail Bar
Rita Cocktail Bar
Episode: Edoardo Nono of Rita cocktail bar part 1: staying power, Italian and American bars, and the Navigli
Carlo Carnevale
A Milan-based drinks writer, journalist, and consultant
Episode: The Italian Aperitivo with Carlo Carnevale part 2: sipping and reminiscing

Host

Jaclyn DeGiorgio
Host of The Milano Files; Milan-based food tour guide, food, wine, and travel writer with over a decade in Lombardy; advocate for Milan and Northern Italy's culinary and cultural scenes.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Insightful on the inner workings

    I found this podcast during design week, and as an American designer living in Italy for 10 years, I found the topics they discussed and the points made, as concise as it was, shed light on made in italy, the artisans, and sort of the conundrum we see here, beyond the romanticism.

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    Meganmarie10
    United Statesa year ago

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Production feels intimate and opinionated, which helps distinguish it from generic travel shows.
Genuine passion for Milan's food and design scene shines through; guests often add valuable industry insights.
Listeners appreciate the host's vivid Milanese perspective and practical local tips for food and culture.
The episodes feel like a warm, knowledgeable city guide that blends history with current experiences.

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Apple Podcasts
#247
Italy/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#45
Spain/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#139
Finland/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#146
South Africa/Arts/Food

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Edoardo Nono of Rita cocktail bar part 2: brainstorming, the nineties, and a return to tradition
Q: How could you define a cocktail from the 90s?
Cocktails from the 90s were standardized, focusing on IBA classics and often lacked fresh ingredients.
Edoardo Nono of Rita cocktail bar part 2: brainstorming, the nineties, and a return to tradition
Q: What is Rita's signature drink?
The Gin Zen, a cocktail that has been popular since 1998.
Edoardo Nono of Rita cocktail bar part 4: growth, new horizons, and good old Milano
Q: What is one of the things that you recommend for people visiting Milan?
Edoardo recommends visiting historical and artistic sites such as the Museum of Leonardo under the Castello Sforzesco.
Edoardo Nono of Rita cocktail bar part 4: growth, new horizons, and good old Milano
Q: What do you miss from the States?
Edoardo mentions missing good bagels, family, friends, and good Mexican food, along with nostalgic experiences associated with New York.
Alessandro Fanfani, bar supervisor at the Bvlgari Hotel Pt 1: the road to Milan, cinema-inspired cocktails, and the competition circuit
Q: What was your experience in the Campari competition?
Alessandro reached third place with his Twister Negroni, which included homemade Vermouth inspired by a family recipe.

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This show centers on Milan's food scene, cuisine, wine, and lifestyle, often weaving personal travel experiences and local culture into each episode. Episodes highlight iconic Milanese dishes, design-week perspectives, regional culinary traditions, and the city's vibrant, at times media-curated, design culture. Listeners likely value authentic regional storytelling, food provenance, and a cosmopolitan Italian lens. A notable strength is the host's deep Milanese ties and habit of pairing food-wue and places with broader cultural commentary, making it appealing to food lovers, design enthusiasts, and travelers exploring Northern Italy.

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1. Caterina Monda
2. Debrina Aliyah
3. Alessandro Fanfani
4. Nicola Olivieri
5. Edoardo Nono
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7. Carlo Carnevale

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