Sightings
Bette Midler at Antica Pesa in Brooklyn… See more
‘Sopranos’ actor makes directorial debut in mob-related drama
“Sopranos” actor Federico Castelluccio celebrated his latest film project, “Lily of the Feast,” at the Italian eatery Antica Pesa in Williamsburg Sunday night. See more
‘Lily of the Feast’ cast wines and dines in Brooklyn
Michael Ricigliano Jr., who wrote and is a co-executive-producer of the movie, threw a dinner for 35 cast and crew members the other night at Antica Pesa in Williamsburg, the Brooklyn neighborhood where they will be filming for the next month. See more
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 […]
Jessica Chastain, Italian boyfriend look ‘lovey-dovey’ at dinner
Jessica Chastain, who was a presenter at the Oscars, enjoyed a cozy dinner with her Italian beau, Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo, in Brooklyn after awards season wrapped. The couple was at the outpost of Roman restaurant Antica Pesa Friday night. See more
Sightings
Bruno Mars getting recognized by fans with a group of seven at Antica Pesa in Williamsburg. The singer was seen snapping his fingers and singing along to a song playing at the restaurant. See more
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
Giada de Laurentiis’s 7 Favorite Eateries in Rome
“My cousin Luigi introduced me to this spot (shown below). There’s a beautiful outside seating area beneath a canopy, so, go when the weather is nice… And don’t miss their super delicious toasted bread with olive oil, salt, and a side of ganache or their to die for pasta al’amatriciana. You can also buy their […]