CONCEPT45 In Milano

14/08/2025: Vino Blues Bar– A Corner of Home in the Heart of Gessate In a city brimming with establishments where the goal is often little more than the ringing of a cash register, there exists—thankfully—a place of an entirely different spirit. Vino Blues, nestled discreetly in Gessate, is not merely a bar, nor simply a café, nor even just a wine spot. It is, in the truest and rarest sense of the word, a home. This is not the kind of venue that trades charm for trend, or ambiance for excess. No — here, in this warm, intimate enclave, one finds something far more enduring: belonging. Each morning and evening, without fail, it is the locals—those who walk these very streets and live in these very buildings—who gather here, not out of habit, but out of affection. That, in itself, speaks volumes. The soul of Vino Blues Bar is Omar: proprietor, sommelier, barista, and quiet curator of community. His hand is in every detail, his presence at once reassuring and reserved. Should you have ever read Ernest Hemingway—" A Clean, Well-Lighted Place" this bar is always reminds me of that story. Story about the place where the air is clean and the light is clear—you may understand the atmosphere here. One may come for an expertly poured espresso, a traditional Italian panino, or a glass of honest, well-chosen wine. But one stays for the feeling. For the live jazz and gentle jam sessions that fill the evenings. For the book presentations, the art exhibitions, the wine tastings. For the conversations that meander, unhurried, across tables both large and small. Vino Blues Bar is not simply a bar—it is a cultural hearth, a refined and soulful meeting point for minds, hearts, and neighbors alike. As any true pub or bar should be, it respects your presence whether you order a full meal or merely a cup of tea. You are not a customer here. You are a guest. It is a place where, if one wished, one could write a novel—indeed, that is precisely what I do. And as I do, I find myself grateful. Grateful for the warmth of this place, for Omar, for Sandro, for Gaia—for all those who have made this modest corner not only bearable, but beautiful. May it flourish for years to come. And may more places like this come into being—for we need them more than we know.

09/04/2025: Excellent, especially when they have music evenings