Former President Bill Clinton, Hillary, author James Patterson seen at Pleasantville spot

Jeanne Muchnick, Rockland/Westchester Journal News
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Two power couples recently dined at Tesoro D'Italia.

Author James Patterson was at the Pleasantville restaurant July 14 with his wife and friends (and fellow co-authors) Bill and Hillary Clinton.

Bill and Hillary Clinton with Peter Lucaj, owner of Tesoro D’Italia Ristorante in Pleasantville. Photographed July 14, 2023, the night the former President and Secretary of State dined there.
Bill and Hillary Clinton with Peter Lucaj, owner of Tesoro D’Italia Ristorante in Pleasantville. Photographed July 14, 2023, the night the former President and Secretary of State dined there.

According to Owner Peter Lucaj, the four have been there before (though not always together). Patterson had the veal chop, his wife the chicken palliard while Hillary Clinton enjoyed filet of sole and Bill had spagetti carbonara.

When asked why the celebrities like the restaurant, Lucaj said he's been told "it's due to the excellent food and service." The family-friendly Italian eatery has been on Marble Avenue since 2017.

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Tesoro D'Italia Owner Peter Lucaj with Author James Petterson. Photographed at his Pleasantville restaurant July 14, 2023
Tesoro D'Italia Owner Peter Lucaj with Author James Petterson. Photographed at his Pleasantville restaurant July 14, 2023

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Jeanne Muchnick covers food and dining. Click here for her most recent articles and follow her latest dining adventures on Instagram @lohud_food or via the lohudfood newsletter. 

This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Bill and Hillary Clinton spotted with James Patterson at Westchester restaurant

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