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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.

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.

October 7, 2026

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.

October 5, 2026

Hotel Bellevue Syrene in Sorrento Is Sublime Luxury

Our Editor-in-Chief has an experience with wonder while visiting the Hotel Bellevue Syrene in the city of Sorrento.

September 29, 2026

Memory not Maxxing when Making a Nonna Recipe

Inspired by the recent trend, our Editor-in-Chief pays homage to his Nonna with the recipe to her signature chicken dish.

September 28, 2026

The Greatest Tomatoes Really Do Come from Europe

Our Editor-in-Chief traveled to Campania to find out what makes the tomatoes of Europe the world's greatest.

September 28, 2026

Anthony Mangieri of Una Pizza Napoletana on Competitions

Our EIC speaks with Anthony Mangieri of Una Pizza Napoletana ahead of the 2026 Top 50 Pizza Worldwide competition in Naples.

September 14, 2026

Filmmaker Rosemarie Sparacio on “The Forgotten Feast” of San Gennaro

Appetito spoke with the director of a new documentary about how the restaurants of Little Italy fed NYC after 9/11.

September 10, 2026

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