Richard Martin
Italy Earns 5 Spots in World’s 50 Best Bars 2023 List
The annual World’s 50 Best Bars list was just announced in Singapore, with five destination cocktail bars in Italy, as well as several prominent Italian-born bartenders, gaining recognition.
Steven Guarnaccia Tells ‘The Story of Pasta’
The illustrator and author Steven Guarnaccia has written a whimsical new children’s book telling the story behind iconic and lesser-known pasta shapes. Here, he riffs on his favorite noodles and more.
Chianti Talk with Roberto Stucchi Prinetti of Badia a Coltibuono
The winemaker and co-owner of one of Chianti Classico’s most famed estates, Badia a Coltibuono, shares his thoughts on the state of Italy’s beloved Tuscan wine region.
How Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel Created Hit Restaurant Birdie’s
Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel and Arjav Ezekiel’s award-winning Birdie’s in Austin is disrupting the traditional restaurant with new approaches to service and employee relations. This week, it even disrupts itself, with another pop-up of its Italian-American alter ego, Aiello’s.
How the Pace Brothers, from the Band Blonde Redhead, Eat in America
The long-running NYC trio Blonde Redhead features twin brothers Amedeo and Simone Pace, Italians who are still adapting to American cuisine after several decades. The band’s new album, Sit Down For Dinner, comes out this week.
Bona Furtuna x Appetito
Franco Pepe and Dan Richer Share Deep Pizza Thoughts
An exclusive sit-down with two of the world’s best pizza chefs: Franco Pepe from Caiazzo, Italy, and Dan Richer from Razza Pizza Artigianale in Jersey City.
Saint Bibiana Brings Coastal Italian Cuisine to Savannah
Chef Derek Simcik is at the helm of the dining and bar options at the forthcoming Hotel Bardo in Georgia’s booming seaside city. Here he tells us about the journey that led to Saint Bibiana.
43 of the Best Italian Markets in the United States
A guide to where to shop for Italian ingredients and specialty items, or maybe stop in for an Italian sandwich, fresh pasta, and more.
Mister Charles in Dallas Shakes Up Fine Dining
A new-school approach to Continental Cuisine, with heavy Italian and French influences, and inspired hospitality, finds a testing ground, thanks to Chas Martin and Duro Hospitality.
