Greco, Milan's Evolving Neighborhood: Art, Food, and Urban Regeneration

Greco, once an autonomous municipality until 1923, retains its distinct identity while undergoing urban development. The neighborhood features cultural and social landmarks: Invernomuto, a duo of Simone Bertuzzi and Simone Trabucchi, operates a headquarters at Via De Marchi 33 producing video, performance, plastic, editorial, and musical works. Trattoria Il Borghetto at Via Comune Antico 1 offers Tuscan cuisine in a former farmhouse with a garden. The Leoncavallo area at Via Watteau 7 is a historic alternative culture hub with street art and wine at La terra trema. Refettorio Ambrosiano at Piazza Greco 11, founded by Massimo Bottura and Davide Rampello, provides dignified meals to the needy, with tables by Riva 1920 designed by 13 designers including Aldo Cibic and Italo Rota, and artworks by Enzo Cucchi and Maurizio Nannucci. The Cimitero di Greco at Via De Marchi is a 38,000-square-meter green area with a cycling path. East River on the Martesana canal at Via Jean Jaurès 22 transforms a former body shop into a space with greenhouses, educational garden, bike workshop, dock, and sports facilities, currently delivering groceries to those in need under #EartRiverAiuta. Stazione Radio at Via Tofane 25, a former electrical substation, houses a digital radio and hosts courses and events. Dandelion Cocktail Bar, a secret bar designed by Alice Frana with drinks by Manuel Quintiero and Stefano Foglini, requires solving puzzles for entry.