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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.

Marcella Hazan’s Culinary Tools Will be in the Smithsonian

To celebrate the life and work of the legendary Italian cookbook author and teacher on the centennial of her birth, Marcella Hazan’s family donated her Italian cooking instruments to the esteemed institution.

April 17, 2024

Talking San Sabino with Angie Rito and Scott Tacinelli

The chefs behind West Village hit Don Angie discuss their brand-new follow-up, the seafood-centric San Sabino, and much more in this Appetito interview.

April 11, 2024

Check Out These Lobster and Truffle Arancini “Easter Eggs”

At Corvina Seafood & Grill in Boca Raton, Florida, chef Jeff Tunks has created a fun and tasty way to celebrate the holiday.

March 26, 2024

Alex Guarnaschelli’s Easter Memories and Recipes

The star of multiple Food Network shows, including Ciao House, shares family memories of Easter and a few tasty menu ideas for salads and sides.

March 21, 2024

Chef John Tesar Opens KNIFE Italian in Dallas

The steak-centric chef behind KNIFE hones in on Italian food and drink at his new restaurant in the Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas, with seafood, pasta, pizza, amaro, and, of course, steak.

March 20, 2024

Mezcal Unión’s Smoky Negroni

A smooth-drinking mezcal made from a mix of espadin and tobalá agave adds subtle, delicious notes to this Mezcal Negroni.

March 19, 2024

NYC Italian Food News: Barbuto’s Anniversary, Orange Wine, and More

Jonathan Waxman welcomes Marc Vetri to celebrate Barbuto’s 20th anniversary, Orange Glou wine shop hosts a pasta dinner, Rocco DiSpirito’s book tour stops, and more NYC Italian food and drink news.

March 19, 2024

Bambino Opens in Austin from the L’Oca d’Oro Team

An all-day pizza restaurant is now open in East Austin, from co-founders Fiore Tedesco and Adam Orman, with a full menu of pizzas, antipasti, cocktails and other drinks, and an emphasis on fair pay and benefits for employees.

March 19, 2024

Roscioli Attracts A-List Italian Chefs to NYC for Special Events

The hot SoHo offshoot of the famed Italian restaurant from Rome has quietly been offering pasta classes and special dinners featuring well-known chefs from Italy. Here’s what to know.

March 18, 2024