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The ITA Talks "Grand Finale" of 2025 took place on June 17th.

News

Appetito Hosts ITA Talks: “Grand Finale” Panel Series Wrap Up

Morgan Hines is a New York City-based contributor for Appetito. She loves learning about and experiencing Italian cuisine and culture. Morgan is a full time reporter at PhocusWire and also contributes to Hotels Above Par, Women&#8217;s Wear Daily, Footwear News, etc. She was previously a full time reporter at USA TODAY and holds degrees from Columbia University and Georgetown University. Follow her on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/morganemhines/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@morganemhines?lang=en">TikTok</a> at <a>@MorganEmHines. </a>

Morgan Hines

Features

What to Order at Ficuzza, New York City’s West Village Newcomer

Shopping

Sunday Shop: Newport, RI packing guide 

<div>Marianna Cuomo Maier is a National Board Certified Health &amp; Wellness Coach and the founder of <a href="http://www.gratawellness.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.gratawellness.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1728582454046000&amp;usg=AOvVaw14YIpYbUloji2A2RHNVR0X">Grata Wellness</a>, where she empowers individuals to take charge of their health and cultivate joy through personalized coaching and engaging group sessions. Known for her holistic approach, Marianna leads transformative wellness workshops, events, and corporate wellness programs, utilizing an inside-out approach to foster growth and connection.</div>
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Additionally, she is the founder of the Emerging Leaders Council of <a href="https://italianlanguagefoundation.org/web/?doing_wp_cron=1700083117.0815899372100830078125" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://italianlanguagefoundation.org/web/?doing_wp_cron%3D1700083117.0815899372100830078125&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1728582454046000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2FeA-IVf0wN2W3zmaUJHKj">The Italian Language Foundation</a> (ILF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to promoting Italian language and culture. Marianna holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Yale University and a Master’s in Teaching from National Louis University.
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/gratawellness/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/gratawellness/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1728582454046000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0-p1BOSwGT2LwCBFQH-Smv">Join Marianna on Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.gratawellness.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.gratawellness.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1728582454046000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3zJZn6DlYCdpYaedSJ9zYw">sign up for the Grata Wellness newsletter</a> for tips and inspiration. For personalized guidance, please email <a href="mailto:marianna@gratawellness.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">marianna@gratawellness.com</a> or <a href="https://www.gratawellness.com/booking-calendar/complimentary-30-minute-consultation?referral=service_list_widget" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.gratawellness.com/booking-calendar/complimentary-30-minute-consultation?referral%3Dservice_list_widget&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1728582454046000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2pt-oFccDs6dDP44HSDO3D">book a coaching consultation</a> to begin your wellness journey today.
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Marianna Cuomo Maier

How to Channel an Italian Summer…Wherever You Are

<pre>Rob LeDonne is a humor and culture writer whose work can be found in
Billboard, The New York Times, The Guardian, Vogue, Rolling Stone, and
Interview. He lives in Brooklyn and is of Neapolitan and Sicilian
descent.

Learn more about Rob at his <a href="http://robledonne.com/">website.</a></pre>

Rob LeDonne

A Love Letter to Ribalta in NYC after a Devastating Fire

Contestants and judges from the Porchetta Throwdown Competition in northern New Jersey.

Porchetta for a Good Cause in Northern New Jersey

Michele Sessa is an Italian American home chef raised in upstate NY with a flair for creating new recipes. When she was young, her great grandmother would watch her while her parents worked. She only spoke Italian, and they communicated through the magic of cooking. The duo would bake, garden and even take care of the chickens, which developed Michele’s passion for making people happy through her food. All the women in her family fostered the importance of family, faith and healthy food.
Working in the apparel business for over 25 years in NYC and traveling the world for developing fashion lines, her love of different cuisines grew. Of course, Italian food is near and dear to her heart, but she now develops Greek, Asian, Latin and Mexican recipes for her family and for parties.
Now living in Florida with her husband and extended family, she even teaches her friends her innovative takes on Italian classic dishes. Everyone wants and invitation to her Italian Sunday feasts she makes for 8-14 family members, and everyone gets to pick their favorite dinner for their birthday celebration. Her Mother Louise has finally left NY and is living nearby, and they love cooking and baking together, especially for the traditional holiday meals. She learned everything about being a gracious hostess from her mom, and they even catered a large wedding for 65 guests in their backyard when her cousins came to America from Italy to get married!
Michele’s love for her heritage and family continues to drive her knack for entertaining, decorating and cooking. Instagram is another place where she shares her recipes, and she has a great following for her handle <a href="https://www.instagram.com/michele7533/">@michele7533</a>. Make sure to stop by her page for inspiration and her authentic stories through her eyes and her food! Casa Michele’s kitchen is a special place that you can visit through her page!

Michele Sessa

Recipes

How to Make the Summer Vegetable Stew of Giambotta

Sarah Campise Hallier is the Associate Editor at Appetito Magazine. She is also a Board Member of Poggioreale in America Inc, a nonprofit committed to preserving the history and cultural heritage of Western Sicilians and their diaspora. Featured in Italy Magazine, The Local IT, la Repubblica, and We the Italians (any many others), Sarah enjoys covering everything from cultural identity to the evolving Italian-American food experience. A California girl at heart, when she’s not crafting stories, she’s chasing down the best food and drink on her travels and sharing them at <a title="https://www.instagram.com/foodiesfromca/" href="https://www.instagram.com/forkboundfoodies/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@forkBOUNDfoodies</a>.  Subscribe to her newsletter <a href="https://www.sarahhallier.com/about-1">here</a>.

Sarah Campise Hallier

Cane Pazzo Joins the Charleston Dining Scene

Black pasta topped with an egg yolk and shaved cheese on a white Bottega plate

Bottega Begins a New Chapter in Napa Valley

Clarissa Carlucci is an award-winning, global marketing &amp; communications expert. She is the Founder &amp; CEO of <a href="https://www.carluccicollective.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.carluccicollective.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736873726040000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1ylrrDpcDVB38tjYQajPSM">Carlucci Collective</a>, a business development and marketing firm, exclusively for Italian brands. She is also the co-founder of <a href="https://www.shopcarina.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.shopcarina.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736873726040000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1kZ95JQoSNrtWUS3q2NMPf">CARINA</a>, a recognized Italian lifestyle brand inspired by the colors of the Italian coast. Clarissa holds a Bachelor&#8217;s Degree from The University of Miami and a Master&#8217;s Degree from New York University.
Follow CARINA and Carlucci Collective on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/carinacompany/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/carinacompany/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736873726040000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1MK8b_0176oCmxRNQQgber">@carinacompany</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/carluccicollective/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/carluccicollective/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736873726040000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0YbTM7hWVxAw6Qi8SCLit3">@carluccicollective</a> and connect with Clarissa on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarissacarlucci/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarissacarlucci/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736873726040000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1qREqfv7FmidwUTjVYe4tQ">LinkedIn</a>.

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