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 […]

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

Sightings

“Rush” director Ron Howard with Chris Hemsworth and Olivia Wilde at Antica Pesa in Rome after walking the red carpet for the film’s Italian premiere See more

Stars descend on Rome for film festival

Stars are descending on Rome for its annual film festival. Jared Leto was at restaurant Antica Pesa in the eternal City over the weekend for a premiere of “Dallas Buyers Club,” As Leto left for a Vanity Fair Bash, Joaquin Phoenix arrived at the eatery. See more

Sightings

Jennifer Lopez and Casper Smart at Antica Pesa in Rome See more