Madonna’s intimate dinner date with boy toy
Spies saw Zaibat cooling his heels Wednesday at Antica Pesa in Williamsburg, waiting for the Material Girl to show. Madge later arrived in a “floral dress, looking simple but chic,” See more
Antica Pesa
The original Antica Pesa, in Rome’s Trastevere neighborhood, is one of those quaint little family-owned restaurants with a celebrity following (according to press reports, Quentin Tarantino likes the cacio e pepe). At its new Williamsburg location, the décor is slick: mod white light fixtures, huge leather couches, roaring fireplace. See more
Pasta & PDA
Mary-Kate Olsen and Olivier Sarkozy had a romantic dinner at Antica Pesa in Williamsburg on Tuesday. The diminutive designer and her 16-years-senior beau were “very affectionate,” a spy said, adding they were “holding hands, kissing and openly showing their affection.” Sarkozy did the ordering for the duo during their two-hour dinner of Italian pasta and […]
Sightings
Sienna Miller and Tom Sturridge at Antica Pesa in Rome greeting owner Francesco Panella See more
Charlize Theron Celebrates Her Birthday in Rome
The Academy Award winner, who turns 38 on Aug. 7, dined al fresco on the patio of Antica Pesa with pals including the restaurant’s owner, Francesco Panella, who opened the celebrity hot spot (which is normally closed on Sundays) especially for the birthday girl. See more
B-day in Rome
Charlize Theron, who turns 38 tomorrow, started her birthday celebration in Rome this past weekend. She joined up with four friends for dinner Sunday at Antica Pesa, where they feted the South African actress with pasta, red wine and a champagne toast. See more
Franktastic
Former Times critic Frank Bruni offers a few stray dining recommendations on Facebook: “August must be my month for new-ish, underexposed Italian restaurants in NYC. After a terrific dinner Friday night at Rafele in the West Village, had a splendid one last night at Antica Pesa in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Lovely modern space with real elbow […]
Madonna and daughter have heart-to-heart chat
Madonna and Lourdes had a night out,” said a spy who saw the pair at restaurant Antica Pesa. “They were both in head-to-toe black, and in deep conversation,” See more
Off-court Italian
Novak Djokovic took a break on his day off from the US Open on Wednesday by heading out to dinner in Brooklyn. The World No. 1, his girlfriend, Jelena Ristic, and a group of friends were spotted at Antica Pesa in Williamsburg, where we’re told the Serbian superstar drank only water and surprised the staff […]
WHERE TO SPOT CELEBS DURING NEW YORK FASHION WEEK
When you need a break from the Manhattan craziness surrounding fashion week, retreat to Brooklyn to the chicness restaurant that is Antica Pesa. Madonna, Julianne Moore, and Mary Kate Olsen have all been and their traditional Roman menu with a present-day flare is not to be missed! See more