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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.

Stock Up Your Italian Pantry for Fall

Whether it’s getting ready for back-to-school weeknight meals or just doing a seasonal refresh, this guide to more than a dozen recommended products will set you up for success.

August 20, 2024

What to Know About Bastia, Philly’s New Mediterranean Restaurant

The exciting newcomer from acclaimed chef Tyler Akin opens in the Fishtown neighborhood’s boutique Hotel Anna & Bel, with inspiration primarily from Sardinia and Corsica.

August 15, 2024

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

A Supplì Guest Chef Series, Eataly’s Disco, and More NYC Italian Food News

Forsythia hosts a guest chef series based around the Roman specialty suppli, Eataly throws a disco party, plus news about dining pop-ups and more.

July 17, 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