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"The side of this trailer located in Thicket Park is emblazoned with a quote from Italian filmmaker Federico Fellini: “Life is a combination of magic and pasta.” He’s right, and Artipasta blends both to make what we’re certain is the most velvety lasagna alla bolognese this side of the Atlantic. Equally good: tagliatelle with creamy mushrooms, casarecce with broccoli and sausage, and rich tiramisu (no pasta, all magic). Thicket, which also houses Brooklyn Breakfast Shop, the great Taiwanese fried chicken truck Song La, and The Celia Jacobs Cheesecake Experience, has picnic tables and a small stage for live music. " - matthew jacobs, nicolai mccrary