The Pasta Queen Talks Spring Cooking with Max Tucci
Max Tucci connects with Nadia Caterina Munno, The Pasta Queen, to talk about seasonal spring cooking in Italy.
Featured
Stanley Tucci Explores Italy’s Regional Flavors in New Nat Geo Series
Stanley Tucci returns to Italy in a new Nat Geo series, diving deeper into regional food traditions, local artisans, and the cultural heart of the country he calls his second home.
Paffuto Brings a Variety of Italian Tastes to South Philly
Three friends run Paffuto in South Philly with an array of Italian offerings from breakfast through dinner.
Pizza Czar Anthony Falco on Heritage and Global Dough
Pizza Czar author Anthony Falco shares his journey from Brooklyn to the world stage, exploring his Sicilian heritage, flour myths, and pizza’s global future.
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Recipes
How The Pasta Queen Makes Crostino Alle Zucchini
The Pasta Queen shares her recipe for a crostino topped with tangy zucchini and creamy stracciatella cheese.
How to Make Pasta Broccoli
This recipe for Pasta Broccoli, from the Italian cooking style of "Cucina Povera," is fast, filling and comforting.
How to Make Spinach Gnocchi
A dish from Trentino takes advantage of leftover bread, adding seasonal herbs for a pop of freshness.
The Scented Memory of Steak Pizzaiola
A scented, childhood memory of braised steak pizzaiola inspires this recipe for a classic Italian peasant dish.
News
Italian Roots Run Deep at Paso Wine Fest in CA
Paso Wine Fest returns May 16–18 with over 100 wineries, but it’s the rise of Italian varietals—from Sangiovese to Nebbiolo—that has us paying extra attention.
Carmel Culinary Week 2025 Serves Up La Dolce Vita
Carmel Culinary Week returns from May 30 to June 7, featuring village-wide events, local wines, and a one-night Italian celebration on Dolores Street.
Alba Brings Its NYC Roots to the Heart of West Hollywood
Cucina Alba’s West Coast expansion brings handmade pasta and New York polish to a new indoor-outdoor space on Melrose Avenue.
Happy Socks’ New Line Includes a “Love Letter” to Aperol Spritz
A sock wear line celebrates the essence of Italian summers with an item inspired by the iconic Aperol spritz.
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Italian Travel Ideas
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.
Where to Find a Romantic Dinner in Florence
Our Florence-based contributor pairs with a local friend and wedding planner to offer tips on the most romantic places in the city.
What to Do and Where to Stay when Visiting Rome during the Jubilee
A former resident of Rome offers advice as how to best enjoy the Eternal City while visiting during Jubilee.
Making Pizza and Friends in the Amalfi Coast Village of Tramonti
Our contributor travels to Tramonti, a small village on the Amalfi Coast, in search of pizza and finds a beautiful community as well.
The Latest
Serie A: Napoli-Inter Title Fight and Cannoli-Fueled Clashes
Soccer columnist Justin Patulli selects key Serie A matches for the coming weekend and suggests Italian snacks for pairing.
Some Chicken Parm Recs for a NY Yankees Star
Two NYC eateries that specialize in chicken parmesan are recommended to Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe for professional purposes.
A Tavola Dinner Series at Cecconi’s NYC
Cecconi’s at The Ned NoMad kicks off A Tavola, a new Italian dinner series featuring guest chefs from Italy.
Sunday Shop: 5 Dresses I Can’t Stop Thinking About
Morgan Hines seeks out the best in not only food and drink but style, housewares, and more. Welcome to Appetito’s Sunday Shop!
Italy Meets Wall Street: NEROLAB’s Bold New Home
NEROLAB’s 21,500-square-foot flagship has arrived in the Financial District, blending Roman flavors and Italian hospitality with a sleek, modern setting.
