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10 Tasty Gifts From Italy for the Food & Wine Lover in Your Life

Consider these ten Italian food and wine holiday gift ideas that can be shipped to the United States or Canada.

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Alessandra Fontana, a TikTok Sensation, on Her New Book

Italian baking sensation and viral cooking instructor Alessandra Fontana shares the origins of her new cookbook.

Where to Order Gluten-Free Pasta in New York City

A dietary restriction that could spell doom for pasta lovers isn’t much of an obstacle in noodle-crazed NYC. Here are the restaurants to frequent for gluten-free Italian.

Italian Culinary Star Flavia Diamante Explains Her Cookbook, Pasta Affair

Flavia Diamante from the Italian cooking network PIATTO brings 50 authentic Italian pasta recipes to your kitchen in her new cookbook.

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Now, when you purchase an annual subscription to Appetito, you will receive a bottle of Bona Furtuna extra virgin olive oil from Sicily and other gifts. Subscribe to Appetito today!

Recipes

Spaghetti alla Carbonara in the Traditional Fashion

An Italian cookbook author and food personality shares a recipe from her new book for the quintessential Roman pasta dish.

Focaccia Stuffing with Herbs and Sausage Is a Holiday Crowd-Pleaser

Focaccia bread stuffing with herbs and sausage elevates a Thanksgiving standard with Italian style and flavor.

The Autumnal Negroni at NYC’s Olio e Più Is the Season’s Aperitivo

NYC's Olio e Più has an Autumnal Negroni that features a blood orange gin from Italy infused with lemongrass bitters.

Crostata di Nutella, a Delicious Italian Tart

Our contributor continues her tribute to Nutella series with a simple and delicious crostata filled with Italy's heavenly hazelnut spread.

News

Crane Club Opens in NYC, as Melissa Rodriguez and Tao Group Go Big

The glamorous new destination near Manhattan’s Meatpacking District brings a mix of Italian and French cuisine, a world-class cocktail program, and eye-catching design.

Via Sophia in Washington DC Kicks Off Strega Nona Sundays Series

The Italian restaurant inside the stately Hamilton Hotel, in the heart of the nation’s capital, wlll offer endless bowls of pasta, a nod to the nostalgic children’s book that launched a social media trend.

Introducing Carbone x OSMO Artisanal Salts

The limited-edition collaboration between the sauce brand by Carbone and the salt company founded by a chef/social media star focus on Italian flavors.

Barilla Releases Limited Edition Snowfall Pasta for the Holidays

The pasta brand continues its seasonal pasta shape series with a circular snowflake design.

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Appetito Travel

5 Must-Visit Historic Cafés and Bars in Italy

Looking to experience Italy’s famed coffee and aperitivo culture? Here are the places you need to target for your next trip to some of the country’s major destinations.

Appetito Travels: A 3-Day Trip to Newport, Rhode Island

The famed seaside resort offers beaches, innovative Italian cuisine, historical attractions, shopping, and a famous seaside trail dotted with gilded-age mansions.

Meet Liliana Mascolo of Family-Owned Hotel Poseidon in Positano

Our Editor-in-Chief interviews an owner of a family-run, luxury hotel in Positano that is among his favorite places in the world.

Where To Eat and What To Do in Como and Around Lake Como

Charming villages with excellent restaurants and sights surround Italy’s world-famous lake and the city that bears its name. Here’s how to experience all that Lake Como has to offer.

The Latest

Meet Maria Rita Bellini, GM of Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni in Florence

The General Manager of one of Florence's most revered hotels talks about her beloved job at Antica Torre di Via Tornabouni.

Come Savor Umbria with Cookbook Author Anna Francese Gass

Learn about a culinary and cultural tour in Italy's region of Umbria with cookbook author Anna Francese Gass.

Michele Casadei Massari on Serving a “No Menu” Menu at Lucciola

For Lucciola chef, “off the menu” is the whole point with his omakase-style presentation at his Upper West Side stand-out. “It’s an adventure, not just a meal,” he says.

Where to Eat Italian in the West Village When You Can’t Get into Via Carota

We have offered three high-quality, nearby alternatives to NYC's popular Via Carota when waiting for a table is not of appeal.

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