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Richard Martin

Richard is the co-founder, managing editor and publisher of Appetito. He is also co-author of the new books Preserved: Condiments and Preserved: Fruit, former U.S. editor of La Cucina Italiana, and he was editor-in-chief of the website Food Republic and the magazines Manhattan, Miami, and Complex.

Joey Maggiore Talks Brunch King, The Italiano, and Italian Food in Arizona

The chef and restaurateur publishes his first cookbook with wild spins on brunch items, and opens his latest restaurant concept, bringing upscale Italian-American cuisine to the desert.

September 18, 2024

Una Pizza Napoletana by Anthony Mangieri Named World’s Best Pizzeria

The intimate restaurant on NYC’s Lower East Side moved up one slot to earn #1 in the 50 Top Pizza World awards presented in Naples, Italy last night, which featured other US winners.

September 11, 2024

Carbonara in a Can? What Kraft-Heinz Rolled Out in the UK

The canned pasta offering announced in Britain last week generated publicity—and controversy.

September 3, 2024

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

La Dolce Vita Orient Express, Luxury Italian Train Travel Debuts

Pasta on the Orient Express? Here’s what to know about the newly announced train experience, open for bookings now and launching in Spring 2025.

August 13, 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