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.

Features

Let’s Bring Back the Spoon for Eating Our Spaghetti

Our Editor-in-Chief advocates for the return of the spoon to twirl our spaghetti or any long pasta noodle.

Andrew Cotto

October 20, 2026

Features

Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti on Food, Family and Entertainment

Appetito interviews Sal "The Voice" Valentinetti on the influence of Italian cuisine and tradition on his work as an entertainer.

Andrew Cotto

October 19, 2026

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Features

What Columbus Means to Italian-Americans

An offering on how the significance of Columbus to Italian-Americans is distinct from the disputed legacy of the Italian explorer.

Andrew Cotto

October 7, 2026

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Filippo Berio’s CEO on Sponsoring the Columbus Day Parade

Appetito talks with Giacomo Campinoti, CEO of Filippo Berio, about their inaugural sponsoring of the Columbus Day Parade in NYC.

Andrew Cotto

October 5, 2026

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