Joe Biden took family to ‘random’ NYC Italian spot instead of Elio’s — much to Jane Fonda’s dismay
Joe Biden dined at a lesser-known Italian restaurant, Fumo, in New York City instead of the popular Elio's, which surprised some locals including Jane Fonda. Fonda and Martha Stewart were at Elio's and expressed confusion over Biden's choice. Despite the mix-up, Biden received a warm welcome at Fumo, where he was applauded by patrons.
- ▪Joe Biden was in New York City for his wife Jill's book launch.
- ▪He chose to eat at Fumo, a less famous Italian restaurant, instead of the renowned Elio's.
- ▪Jane Fonda and Martha Stewart were dining at Elio's and commented on Biden's dining decision.
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Entertainment Joe Biden took family to ‘random’ NYC Italian spot instead of Elio’s — much to Jane Fonda’s dismay By Oli Coleman Published June 5, 2026, 8:20 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google There was no fritto mix-up after all. Upper East Siders (and Jane Fonda) were confused after Joe Biden — in town for wife Jill’s book launch — ate at a “random” Italian spot, Fumo, on Tuesday night. Rumor spread in the neighborhood that he was actually supposed to be across the street, at famed red sauce joint Elio’s — beloved by Gwyneth Paltrow, Joan Didion, Nora Ephron and many more — and had mistaken Fumo for it.
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