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Morgan Hines

Morgan Hines is a New York City-based contributor for Appetito. She loves learning about and experiencing Italian cuisine and culture. Morgan is a full time reporter at PhocusWire and also contributes to Hotels Above Par, Women’s Wear Daily, Footwear News, etc. She was previously a full time reporter at USA TODAY and holds degrees from Columbia University and Georgetown University. Follow her on Instagram and TikTok at @MorganEmHines. 

How To Make a Margarita with Bergamotto Flavored Italicus

Here's a refreshingly spring take on the classic Margarita that uses the bergamotto infused Italian spirit, Italicus.

March 18, 2025

Make a Pomegranate Cosmopolitan Like They Do at Cecchi’s in NYC

Here's a whimsical variation of the classic Cosmopolitan from NYC's hip eatery Cecchi's that features pomegranate.

March 14, 2025

Sunday Shop: Briogeo, Spin, Golden Hour

Morgan Hines seeks out the best in not only food and drink but style, housewares, and more. Welcome to Appetito’s Sunday Shop!

March 2, 2025

Dante’s “Like a Rolling Stone” Oscars Cocktail

The NYC cocktail destination has created an 'A Complete Uknown' whiskey cocktail as a tie-in with the Timothée Chalamet film about Bob Dylan in the West Village.

February 26, 2025

Think Pink: Cafe Commerce’s NA Drink The Crossroads

At the new Upper East Side hot spot Cafe Commerce, a gin-like NA cocktail showcases complex flavors in a rose-hued package

February 25, 2025

Sunday Shop: Greenleaf, BetterMe, Alpina at Eataly

Morgan Hines seeks out the best in not only food and drink but style, housewares, and more. Welcome to Appetito’s Sunday Shop!

February 23, 2025

Sunday Shop: Valentine’s Day Picks 2025

Morgan Hines seeks out the best in not only food and drink but style, housewares, and more. Welcome to Appetito’s Sunday Shop!

February 9, 2025

Heart-Shaped Barilla Love Pasta Returns

The latest in the Barilla Love holiday series, heart-shaped from Barilla can make your Valentine's Day even more festive.

February 6, 2025

Cioccolata Calda, the Italian Hot Chocolate You Need to Try

A dreamy Italian winter treat to escape the cold and the doldrums, thick and chocolate-y.

February 5, 2025