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The flyer for "In the Name of the Pizza" to be hosted by Appetito.

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Appetito to Host “In the Name of the Pizza” at Song’E Napule

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

Sunday Shop

Sunday Shop: Early Spring Things

The espresso martini traces its origins to 1980s London, where bartender Dick Bradsell crafted the now iconic cocktail using illy espresso.

Recipes

How Illy Espresso Became the Secret Behind the Classic Espresso Martini

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

Oceanfront pool surrounded by palm trees overlooking the Pacific at the Marriott Newport Coast Villas

Travel

Appetito Travels: Finding a Little Italy in Newport Beach, California

Vinny DelGiudice is the creator of <a href="http://alwaysfromscratch.com">Always From Scratch</a>, where he shares approachable, rustic Italian and family-style recipes inspired by tradition and everyday life. With a background in photography and a love for storytelling, Vinny makes cooking feel personal, not performative. Whether he&#8217;s perfecting seafood for weeknight ease or getting sauce on his shirt despite wearing an apron, his content brings heart, humor, and heritage to the kitchen, always with a nod to where it all started: home.

Vinny DelGiudice smiling in his kitchen, wearing a blue shirt and glasses.

Vinny DelGiudice

Vinny DelGiudice’s Pork Chop Milanese paired with a light spring salad.

Vinny DelGiudice’s Crispy Pork Chop Milanese with Spring Salad

Paul Watters grew up in Belfast, Northern Ireland, where he discovered his passion for cooking at the age of 16. With nearly 35 years in the culinary industry, he has worked in some of the world’s most renowned kitchens, including the Savoy in London and the Sydney Opera House in Australia. His career has taken him around the globe, allowing him to explore new cultures, refine his craft and gather decades of experience that continue to shape his approach to food today.

Paul Watters

Seafood carbonara with prawns, calamari, Parmesan and fresh herbs. Photo credit: Chef Paul Watters

Creamy Seafood Carbonara with Prawns and Calamari

Born into an Italian American family from New York City, Renee Locorriere is passionate about her roots and preserving the Italian American culture and traditions she grew up with, happily sharing with all who are interested.
She has been working in the publishing industry for over 10 years, and her writing has appeared both online and in print. She loves meeting new people and sharing their stories.
Renee obtained a certificate in mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and created the website <a href="https://www.breakingbiscotti.com/">Breaking Biscotti</a>, where she draws from her ancestry to share ways to live a more mindful and Mediterranean-inspired lifestyle, wherever you are, no passport required. Always open to collaboration, you can check out her website and <a href="https://www.breakingbiscotti.com/subscribe/">sign up for her newsletter</a> for updates and to stay in touch.

Renee Locorriere

Emilia D’Albero became the first American to win Best Cheesemonger at the Mondial du Fromage competition.

Features

Emilia D’Albero Wins Best Cheesemonger at Mondial du Fromage

Chef Nino Coniglio inside Lucky Charlie, his coal oven pizza restaurant and bar in Bushwick.

Nino Coniglio on Lucky Charlie and Coal Oven Pizza in Bushwick

Italian rainbow cookies with raspberry and apricot jam from Danielle Sepsy’s cookbook The Scone Queen Bakes

Italian Rainbow Cookies from The Scone Queen Bakes

<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

Jane Olivia preparing fresh vegetables and fruit in the kitchen.

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