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.
Positive Influencer: Margherita Gismondi of Margherita Blogs
Appetito interviews influencer Margherita Gismondi about her approach to educating audiences about Italian culture and lifestyle.
Positive Influencer: Robert Campana of Stop Italian Sounding
Appetito interviews Robert Campana of the Stop Italian Sounding platform that educates about authentic products from Italy.
Hotel Santa Chiara: Luxury & Serenity on the Grand Canal in Venice
Our Editor-in-Chief has found a boutique hotel on the Grand Canal in a charming, unfettered district of Venice.
Cinema Purgatorio: American Movies Set in Italy Are So Bad
Our Editor-in-Chief weighs in on the absurdity of many American movies set in Italy and recommends his own stories as a solution.
The Negroni Sbagliato Is the “Mistake” You Want to Make
Our Editor-in-Chief shares the origins of the Negroni Sbagliato and his favorite way to enjoy this "mistaken" cocktail.
How Ernest Gallo Brought Wine to the American Table
Appetito's partnership with the Mentoris Project begins with their novel about the extraordinary life of winemaker Ernest Gallo.
EAST Miami Hotel Is the Place to Stay in the Heart of Brickell
Our Editor-in-Chief pays a visit to EAST Miami and finds it to be a luxury oasis in the bustling neighborhood of Brickell.






