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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.

More Big News for Birrittella’s Pizza Dough

Our Editor-in-Chief shares the news of Birrittella's Pizza Dough launching two of its signature products in Target stores nationwide.

August 17, 2026

Danielle Caminiti on Being One of Food Network’s “100 Cooks”

Appetito sat down with our contributor Danielle Caminiti to discuss her experience as a contestant on Food Network's "100 Cooks."

August 11, 2026

Summer in the City: The Rockaway Hotel + Spa

Our Editor-in-Chief goes to Queens as he continues his search for an Italian summer of leisure in New York City.

August 4, 2026

Positive Influencer: Chef Stefani Poci

The Italian-Canadian creator shares how family traditions shaped her love of cooking.

July 30, 2026

Positive Influencer: Margherita Gismondi of Margherita Blogs

Appetito interviews influencer Margherita Gismondi about her approach to educating audiences about Italian culture and lifestyle.

July 20, 2026

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.

June 23, 2026

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.

May 26, 2026

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.

May 26, 2026

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.

April 29, 2026

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.

April 27, 2026