Will Franssen
A Dutch immigrant who arrived in Hastings in 1951, Will Franssen opened the 'Windmill Coffee Shop' and later took over the Hawke’s Bay Farmers’ Tearooms, playing a pivotal role in introducing European food, including the beloved meatball, to the local culinary scene.
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Will Franssen opened the 'Windmill Coffee Shop' in Hastings after arriving in 1951.
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