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Milanese Roots In A New York Park

A Dream from Milan to Manhattan

A Dream from Milan to Manhattan

Riccardo Furlanetto, a Milan native, wanted to bring life back to a quiet corner of Balsley Park. His journey started when his mom saw a video of the empty kiosk all the way from Italy. Within minutes, Riccardo was at the park negotiating for the space. He turned that empty spot into a bright hub for the Hell's Kitchen community. Now, it is a place where locals meet to enjoy real Italian food in a green, calm setting.