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The Mamma Mia Sandwich from Paletta’s Imported Foods
Long after Paletta’s Imported Foods closed its doors, locals still talk about one unforgettable sandwich.
How to Have the Tucci Experience in Firenze
Inspired by his memoir in progress, Max Tucci shares his family's history in Firenze and advice on how to experience the city his way.
Italian Chefs Shine at Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival
From standout tastings to a collaborative Italian dinner, some of Appetito’s favorite chefs bring serious flavor to Pebble Beach Food & Wine 2025.
Table Ten at TUCCI for a Nostalgic Negroni
Max Tucci reflects on his father's love a Negroni in this nostalgia inspired tribute that includes a family recipe.
How Writer and Professor Emanuele Pettener Eats in America
A Venetian native who lives and works in Florida as an author and professor of Italian shares his experience with food in America.
Caserta Roots, Miami Energy: Stepping Inside Francesco Martucci
An evening that reveals how a celebrated Italian pizzaiolo’s craft finds its rhythm in Wynwood.
Costa: A Taste of the Italian Coast in the Heart of Charleston
From caviar-topped gnudi to roaming digestivi, this waterfront dining room makes a compelling case for Italian coastal dining in the Lowcountry.
I ♥️ Portland, Says Chef Gabriel Pascuzzi — and He’s Proving It
Over multi-course dinners and seasonal menus, Pascuzzi aims to remind diners why Portland is worth the trip.
Bread and Hunger: Italy’s Measure of Good and Bad
From Buono come il pane to Brutto come la fame, two familiar sayings reveal how Italian culture measures good and bad at the table—through sustenance and deprivation.
Sunday Shop: An Ode to the Slip Skirt
Morgan Hines seeks out the best in not only food and drink but style, housewares, and more. Welcome to Appetito’s Sunday Shop!
