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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.

Hotel Review: Santa Sofia Milan, Modern Luxury with Elegant Swag

This Radisson Collection Hotel, opened last spring, promises "elegant maximalism" in central Milan.

January 2, 2024

Lentils for Health & (maybe) Wealth in the New Year

Our Editor-in-Chief recommends lentils as a New Year's meal not so much for the lore of riches but for health and flavor.

December 31, 2023

Italy’s Largest White Truffle Has Arrived at Sistina in NYC

Chef Giuseppe Bruno of Sistina Restaurant secured an over two-pound white truffle and plans to begin sharing immediately with his patrons.

December 9, 2023

A Revival of Asti Spumante and Panettone

A revelatory evening hips our editor-in-chief to the contemporary delights of two well-known Italian products, Asti Spumante and Panettone.

December 7, 2023

An Italian Thanksgiving Menu

Our Editor-in-Chief shares a recipe for turkey ripieno as well as his complete menu from the Thanksgiving dinner he prepared 20 years ago for friends and family in Tuscany.

November 21, 2023

Pecorino Romano PDO is the King of Pecorino Cheeses from Europe

Our Editor-in-Chief, Andrew Cotto, explains why Pecorino Romano PDO is the superior product of this familiar cheese.

November 13, 2023

Getting Real with Rossella Rago

Colorful food personality Rossella Rago sits down with Appetito for an exclusive interview about her "Cooking with Nonna" platform and more.

November 13, 2023

Quick, Creamy Polenta

This show-stopping side dish features polenta with mascarpone, topped with toasted walnuts and gorgonzola.

November 5, 2023