The Paolo Sarpi Street fair is today! And it is already busy.And here are some photos that were taken at around 11 am this morning: … [Read more...]
Gastronomic fair – Via Paolo Sarpi, Milan*
October 8, 2007 By 7 Comments
If you happen to be in Milan on Sunday the 14th October 2007 (date corrected,Thanks to Cath), and you happen to like fresh porcini mushrooms, truffles, Italian wine, grappa and cheese, then you may find the via Paolo Sarpi street fair fascinating. You can see where Via Paolo Sarpi is on my Platial … [Read more...]
Paolo Sarpi – the Chinese quarter of Milan
May 20, 2007 By Leave a Comment
After the near riots in the Paolo Sarpi area of Milan dominated by Chinese wholesalers, several things have been being talked about, some new, some not so new.There is talk, again, about moving the Chinese traders out of Milan. Three locations have been proposed. First, there was an area near … [Read more...]
Belated post – Sarpi street fair
October 19, 2006 By Leave a Comment
Sorry I have not got round to this sooner - I've been busy, and when I wasn't busy I was tired.Anyway, the Sarpi street fair here in Milan was up to its usual good standards, even if there weren't as many stands as last year.We got some porcini mushrooms, which were promptly turned into a … [Read more...]
The Chinese Dragon
May 11, 2005 By Leave a Comment
The news here in the living museum has been carrying a lot of items about the flood of imports from China recently. And finally the dear old politicians have been getting a little worried - better late than never.I happen to live in an area of Milan which is often referred to as 'China Town', due … [Read more...]
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