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Andrew Cotto

I am the co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of Appetito magazine. I like Italian food & drink, a lot. I am also an award-winning novelist and a regular contributor to the New York Times. More about my work can be found at Home – Andrew Cotto.

Some Travel Tips for Your Upcoming Trip to Italy

A frequent traveler to Italy, our Editor-in-Chief offers some simple suggestions on how to make the most of a visit to Il Bel Paese.

June 6, 2025

How Italian Fashion Designer Mariele Di Mauro Eats in America

Amalfi Coast native Mariele Di Mauro moved to NYC in 2010 and shares her experiences with food as an Italian in America.

May 20, 2025

A Reflection on Appetito at 1,000 Published Articles

Appetito's Co-founder and Editor-in-Chief reflects on the milestone of 1,000 articles publishes about Italian food, drink & lifestyle.

April 7, 2025

How to Feed Your Beast with Baked Ziti

Our Editor-in-Chief shares a recipe for Baked Ziti prepared to feed his rapidly growing son who eats like a beast.

March 27, 2025

Pasta alla Gricia Is an Often-Overlooked Roman Staple

This variation of the Roman classic, Pasta alla Gricia, touches on aspects of the better-known staples of the Eternal City.

March 24, 2025

Anna Francese Gass on Her New Show “Instant Italian”

Our Editor-in-Chief talks with Italian culinary star Anna Francese Gass about her new cooking show, Instant Italian, produced by Rachael Ray.

March 6, 2025

How an American Fries Sand Smelt in the Venetian Lagoon

This recipe for Fried Sand Smelt comes from a remarkable American woman who adopted the Venetian Lagoon and learned how to fish its waters.

March 5, 2025

The Simple Perfection of Pasta Aglio e Olio

Our Editor-in-Chief offers a recipe for Pasta Aglio e Olio on the podcast "Beyond The Burner" championing the simplicity of Italian cuisine.

February 28, 2025

Chicken Francese Mio Modo (my way)

Our Editor-in-Chief shares his recipe and secrets for the most succulent Chicken Francese on the Beyond the Burner podcast.

February 27, 2025