Moebius

A Milanese address named after a French cartoonist – Jean Giraud. Here, however, it’s not drawings we’re talking about, but rather ideas and dishes, those of the two starred chef Enrico Croatti. Moebius is a fertile “ground” in which undisturbed design, cuisine and music thrive, circumscribed at number 25 of Via Alfredo Cappellini, between the liveliness of Porta Venezia district and the bustle of Centrale. Bistrot, lounge bar, vinyl store and revolutionary Osteria: Moebius is a new space with a multifaceted activity, where you meet, follow the flow of playlists, eat and drink divinely.

Things and concepts that make up Moebius were placed under the same roof in the best possible way. Any passage, be it of colours, lights or styles, is always sweet and never abrupt. You never get tired of looking around.

The care of the owners towards every detail has invested the interior with a silent but powerful refinement that doesn’t need to be flaunted. The atmosphere, in fact, is pleasant and relaxing for both, those who wear tie and suit and those who prefer t-shirt and sneakers.

The entrance leads to the main hall. The social table of about 30 seats immediately catches the eye and boasts a privileged position in the centre of the room: a sort of wooden main stage on which dishes and conversations between diners parade. The table is backed by a mix of chairs, sofas and other tables arranged as a sitting area, completing the Tapa Bistrot. The menu is a clear reminder of Spain. The highlight are tapas: an itinerary that takes you from San Sebastian to the White Coast, following in the footsteps of the chef’s life and travels.

The tapa bistrot has a corner dedicated to records sale and a bar area, marked by an impressive counter behind which professional bartenders juggle a dance that follows the movements of Mixology. They can surprise you with new cocktails such as Marcianeros, a true show to be witnessed in person, or pamper you with the great classics of mixing if you prefer to stay in your comfort zone.

Suspended in mid-air four meters from the ground, there is Osteria Gastronomica. A taste “ship” that challenges the rigid and boring laws of gravity, where Croatti gives the best of himself to leave anyone speechless with two tasting menus to choose from. Raw meat with sea urchins, Peruvian sea salad, forest black flavoured rice and edible hearts, are just some of the options of the moment on paper. The dishes show unquestionable audacity, creativity and unusual combinations of ingredients, resembling colour explosions and similar (not surprisingly) to certain masterpieces of science fiction illustration.