The Brooklyn Brand Goes Global

That sentiment is a boon for the businessman and restaurateur Francesco Panella, who is practically the Italian ambassador to Brooklyn. Mr. Panella, 44, and his brother, Lorenzo, run Antica Pesa, the Williamsburg branch of the Rome establishment that has been in their family since 1922. In addition to funneling pasta into the mouths of hungry […]
Win in Rome: An inside guide to the best of Italy’s hippest ‘hood

To help us navigate the area’s winding cobblestoned streets and must-visit venues, we turned to local son Francesco Panella, who launched and runs the Brooklyn Antica Pesa, following in the footsteps of his great grandmother, who founded the Trastevere original in 1922. See more
Polo De’Marco Magazine Issue.13

Exclusive Interview with Francesco Panella