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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. 

Romantic NYC Italian Restaurants to Book for Valentine’s Day

What could be better than sharing plates of pasta and other Italian specialties with your Valentine on February 14 in a picturesque New York City restaurant? Here are some recommendations from Appetito.

January 24, 2024

Furikake Bucatini with Spicy Garlic Chili Crisp

McCormick highlights the ‘Thoughtfully Borrowed’ cuisine trend including Italian and Japanese-inspired culinary innovations such as this recipe featuring a spice blend with pasta and the trendy chili crisp.

January 17, 2024

Dante’s Spiced Cranberry Spritz is a Perfect Winter Drink

Elevate your celebrations or simply warm up for the night with a spiced cranberry spritz. Famed NYC bar and café Dante shares their recipe here.

December 28, 2023

A Mezcal Negroni Offers Tradition With a Twist

Mezcal replaces gin in the traditional Negroni recipe, supplying an energy boost and a slight flavor variation that’s hard to resist.

December 26, 2023

Gifts For Hosts: Appetito Gift Guide

Give the gift of Italian and (mostly) Italian-inspired products to the host of your Christmas or holiday party. Here are colorful, unique ideas from the Appetito braintrust.

December 13, 2023

Get to Know the Select Spritz

The Select Spritz, also known as the Venetian Spritz, is a great year-round aperitivo. Here's how to make it.

December 7, 2023

Michelin Guide Ceremony: Chicago’s Daisies wins Green star, NYC’s Torrisi earns 1 star

Last night, the Michelin Guide announced its stars for 2023 at a ceremony at Spring Studios in Manhattan. Here are the Italian restaurants that earned or kept stars.

November 8, 2023