Lobster Risotto with Tomato, Prosecco & Saffron for Valentine’s Day
Joanna Moeller shares her recipe for an elevated lobster risotto for Valentine's Day that is romantic and makeable at home.
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Romantic New York Italian Restaurants for Valentine’s Day
Candlelit trattorias and stylish dining rooms set the tone for an intimate date night.
Amore al Dente: Best Italian Restaurants in NYC for Valentine’s Day
A romantic roundup of NYC’s best Italian restaurants for sharing pasta this Valentine’s Day.
Rossella Rago’s Red Wine Chocolate Cake Is Valentine’s Day Love
Rossella Rago shares a Valentine's Day dessert recipe for a decadent and romantic chocolate cake that features Primitivo wine.
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How to Make Spinach Gnocchi
A dish from Trentino takes advantage of leftover bread, adding seasonal herbs for a pop of freshness.
Easy Tuscan Soup with White Beans and Romano Cheese
Mama Mancini’s co-founder Daniel Mancini shares his take on a simple Tuscan soup inspired by his travels, rich with white beans, greens, and a savory touch of Romano cheese.
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Heirloom Recipes from the Scotto Family of Pelato
Anthony Scotto III reflects on the family recipes and traditions behind Pelato.
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From farmers markets to regional shelves, a Charlotte sauce company grows one jar at a time.
Piadi Opens First U.S. Location in New York
Italy’s most popular flatbread makes its New York debut in the Flatiron District.
San Carlo Osteria Piemonte Celebrates Ten Years in New York City
The regional cuisine of Piemonte in northern Italy is celebrated at an osteria celebrating its 10-year anniversary in New York City.
Eating and Drinking in Milan During the 2026 Winter Olympics
On the ground in Milan, Appetito contributor Rob LeDonne shares a first-person look at what and where to eat during the Winter Olympics.
Valentine’s Day Gluten Free Amaretto Raspberry Cake
A soft almond cake with raspberries that works beautifully for brunch or dessert.
Chef’s Day Off: San Francisco’s Pizzaiolo Donaldo of Palio
In this installment of Chef’s Day Off, the focus moves from the main kitchen to the pizza oven, following Palio’s longtime pizzaiolo Donaldo through a working day and his life in San Francisco.
Rocco DiSpirito’s Round Hill Jamaica Residency
A two-night guest chef experience brings Italian cooking to Jamaica this spring.
