The Beauty and Reality of the Slow Season in Italy
Our Sorrento-based contributor reflects on the dawn of the seasonal shift away from the months of rampant tourism in Italy.
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Nonnas & Cavit Wines Want Americans to Celebrate Like Italians
A venerable Italian wine maker and a Nonna-run cooking school have come to inspire American's holiday celebrations.
Nonna’s Friday Pizza Fritta: The Unsung Art of Wasting Nothing
Dusted in white sugar or folded with raisins, this humble fried dough is what cucina povera was built on.
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Italian Travel Tips
Montage Laguna Beach: Coastal Italian Bliss in Southern California
Our intrepid traveler finds a resemblance to the Amalfi Coast's finest hotels at Montage Laguna Beach in southern California.
Discovering the Soul of Northern Italy Through Polenta
How a summer away from my family’s Abruzzese kitchen redefined everything I knew about Italian food.
Nirvana in Toscana: Borgo San Felice Resort
Our Editor-in-Chief returns to his beloved Tuscany and shares his experience at Borgo San Felice Resort in Chianti Country.
Zola Restaurant Santo Domingo: Where Italy Meets the Caribbean
Chef Cosimo Urso brings fresh seafood and handmade pasta to Santo Domingo’s historic Colonial Zone.
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Old Country in the New World: Vinitaly in NYC
Two days at Pier 36 offer a spirited tour of Italy, one small pour at a time.
5 Italian Olive Oils to Try, From Liguria to Sicily
Discover how local olives shape each region’s flavors and which dishes bring out their best.
Mangiare in testa a qualcuno: When Superiority Comes with Table Service
In Italian, even an absurd place to eat can make perfect sense.
Sunday Shop: 60 Cozy Women’s Finds for Autumn/Winter 2026
Morgan Hines seeks out the best in not only food and drink but style, housewares, and more. Welcome to Appetito’s Sunday Shop!
On Gremolata and Death: a Halloween Story Starring Parsley
A craving for parsley inspires a recipe for Gremolata and research into the funerary rituals of ancient Rome.
Luisa’s Table: Festivals in Campania and a Michelin Star in Milan
In her new column, Luisa Ruocco shares the culinary highlights of her latest Italian travels that take her from Campania to Milan.
Cercare il pelo nell’uovo: To Look for a Hair in the Egg
An Italian expression that speaks to those who actively scrutinize, seeking imperfections and non-existent faults.
Sunday Shop: What Caught My Eye at Mango During a Weekend Stroll
Morgan Hines seeks out the best in not only food and drink but style, housewares, and more. Welcome to Appetito’s Sunday Shop!
Erbazzone: The Savory Pie Reggio Emilia Eats for Breakfast
Cappuccino meets its unlikely match in crisp pastry filled with greens, pancetta and cheese.
It’s the Season for Noni’s Autumn Sauce
This savory autumn sauce features roasted butternut squash rendered perfectly silky with no need for cream
