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 room between tables and some standout dishes alternately modern and classic." [Facebook]