Can a wine bar feel like an old family photograph?
At Balay in Milan, it begins with light: the glow of a single lamp over the counter,
and music—R&B, neo soul, hip hop, a little afro jazz— floating out onto Via Maiocchi,
a quiet residential street known for its creative crowd. Balay wasn’t meant to begin like this. In April 2025, on the eve of Salone del Mobile,
Ray staged a one-day pop-up in the space that would later become the bar.
No sign, no finished room — just the name BALAY and a promise printed on candies: SEE YOU IN MAY.
May became July 10, but by then the idea was already alive.
Its roots lie further back, in family gatherings in the Philippines: crowded tables, shared food, an easy warmth.
Today, that feeling shapes Balay — sincere dishes, wine chosen with curiosity,
and a room that fills naturally with neighbors, friends, and passersby.
More than a wine bar, it feels like an open living room.
Come in, and you’ll be welcome.
At Balay in Milan, it begins with light: the glow of a single lamp over the counter,
and music—R&B, neo soul, hip hop, a little afro jazz— floating out onto Via Maiocchi,
a quiet residential street known for its creative crowd. Balay wasn’t meant to begin like this. In April 2025, on the eve of Salone del Mobile,
Ray staged a one-day pop-up in the space that would later become the bar.
No sign, no finished room — just the name BALAY and a promise printed on candies: SEE YOU IN MAY.
May became July 10, but by then the idea was already alive.
Its roots lie further back, in family gatherings in the Philippines: crowded tables, shared food, an easy warmth.
Today, that feeling shapes Balay — sincere dishes, wine chosen with curiosity,
and a room that fills naturally with neighbors, friends, and passersby.
More than a wine bar, it feels like an open living room.
Come in, and you’ll be welcome.
Would Neil Young drink coffee at a small Parisian café named after his song Dreamin’ Man?
Tucked on the edge of the Marais district, the café has become a hidden favorite for coffee lovers and fashion week visitors alike.
Behind the counter is Yuichiro Sugiyama, who fills the space with Neil Young’s music,
homemade pastries, and carefully prepared coffee. Originally from Japan, Yuichiro was so inspired by the song that he gave the café its name.
Just like Neil Young, who crossed borders from Canada to America,
Yuichiro’s journey from Japan to France reflects a crossing of cultures.
Today, Dreamin’ Man attracts a mix of locals and international guests — perhaps
proof that music, coffee, and style share a universal language.
Tucked on the edge of the Marais district, the café has become a hidden favorite for coffee lovers and fashion week visitors alike.
Behind the counter is Yuichiro Sugiyama, who fills the space with Neil Young’s music,
homemade pastries, and carefully prepared coffee. Originally from Japan, Yuichiro was so inspired by the song that he gave the café its name.
Just like Neil Young, who crossed borders from Canada to America,
Yuichiro’s journey from Japan to France reflects a crossing of cultures.
Today, Dreamin’ Man attracts a mix of locals and international guests — perhaps
proof that music, coffee, and style share a universal language.
