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.
Barilla’s Heart-shaped Pasta Returns for Valentine’s Day
The boxes of heart-shaped noodles are gracing shelves and at Nordstrom restaurants ahead of Valentine’s Day, while Barilla is also offering a chance to win a “Ring-a-toni” jewelry set.
Roasted Beets and Winter Citrus From Saint Theo’s
This is the perfect addition to your cold-weather dinner menu, combining roasted beets and a mix of orange, blood orange, and grapefruit for a blast of sunshine.
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.
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.
Where to Drink NA Cocktails During Dry January in NYC
New York City bars and restaurants have added colorful and creative non-alcoholic cocktails to their menus, offering the sober and sober-curious choices behind club soda. Here are some of the best places to drink NA cocktails this Dry January in NYC.
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.
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.
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.
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.