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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.

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

A Thirst-Quenching Summer Spritz From Miami

Miami’s acclaimed restaurant Klaw shares a recipe for a summer spritz that combines fruit and citrus flavors for a light, fizzy, nuanced drink.

June 4, 2024

Pils & Love Beer Festival Comes to Brooklyn in June

The Italy-spawned celebration of pilsner will take place in NYC for the first time, with an event June 29 at Threes Brewing in Brooklyn

May 30, 2024

Giusti Launches New Sweet and Sour Condiments Line

The agrodolci, or sweet and sour, condiments are now available from the team behind the famed Balsamic Vinegar from Modena, with a range of flavors to enhance dishes from any type of cuisine.

May 30, 2024

Robert Biale Vineyards’ Incredible Italian Immigrant Story

Robert Biale discusses the lineage and evolution of his Napa Valley winery, known for its highly rated Zinfandel and Italian varietals.

May 29, 2024

Inside Il Totano, Harold Dieterle’s NYC Comeback Restaurant

The first-ever winner of Top Chef, who went on to launch three acclaimed NYC restaurants, returns to the scene with a coastal Southern Italian newcomer, Il Totano.

May 28, 2024

John Tesar Talks Knife Italian, Media Mayhem, and More

The outspoken and talented chef and restaurateur continues to court controversy, but can Knife Italian take over the narrative?

May 9, 2024

New Restaurants, a Catskills Fest, and More NYC Italian Food News

Two of the city’s best Italian restaurant groups expand, Scott Conant leads a parade of Food Network stars to a Catskills food event, and a pasta-related controversy in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

May 6, 2024