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Richard Martin

Richard is the co-founder, managing editor and publisher of Appetito. He is also co-author of the book series Preserved, former U.S. editor of La Cucina Italiana, and former editor-in-chief of the website Food Republic and the magazines Manhattan, Miami, and Complex.

Civico 2064 Brings Coastal Italian and a Vegan Menu to Los Angeles

The restaurant is the second from brothers Dario and Pietro Gallo, who opened Civico 1845 in San Diego with a first-ever Italian vegan menu nearly a decade ago.

August 12, 2024

Dolci! is the Italian Sweets Cookbook You Need on Your Shelf

Author and baker Renato Poliafito discusses his new cookbook Dolci! American Baking With an Italian Accent, and his Brooklyn roots, in this Appetito interview.

August 6, 2024

Fossette Focacceria Opens in Washington, DC

Chef Mike Friedman tells Appetito about his newest concept, Fossette, the just-opened sandwich shop next to his original All-Purpose Pizza in DC’s Shaw neighborhood.

July 2, 2024

An Amaro Taste Test at NYC’s Carlotto

The year-old Italian restaurant in Manhattan’s Flatiron district has quietly built a noteworthy amaro program. Their VP of Operations and the amaro list’s curator, David Schneider, takes us for a taste test.

June 28, 2024

ViceVersa, a New Italian Cocktail Bar, Opens in Downtown Miami

The new contemporary aperitivo bar from award-winning bartender Valentino Longo offers Italian cocktails with a snack-heavy food menu from the Jaguar Sun team.

June 25, 2024

20 Things to Know About Prosecco DOC

National Prosecco Week is coming next week, which makes this a great time to freshen up your knowledge of the popular Italian sparkling wine.

June 19, 2024

Look Inside Massara, the New NYC Restaurant From Stefano Secchi

The acclaimed chef’s follow-up to Rezdôra, Massara focuses on the cuisine of Campania, with fresh pastas, roasted meats, pizzettes, and more.

June 18, 2024

Italian Food and Drink Gifts For Dad

This Father’s Day (or any day), give Dad the gift of Italian food, drink, and cocktails with these curated selections.

June 12, 2024

The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024 Names Spain’s Disfrutar No. 1

Four restaurants in Italy made the list of The World’s 50 Best, which was announced at a ceremony last night in Las Vegas.

June 6, 2024