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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.

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

Flour + Water, the Bay Area Restaurant, Celebrates 15 Years

Co-Executive Chefs Thomas McNaughton and Ryan Pollnow discuss the month-long anniversary tasting menu, a greatest-hits collection from the pasta-focused San Francisco landmark.

May 2, 2024

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

Dario Cecchini: The Appetito Interview

One of the world’s most famous butchers discusses his ongoing expansion, his philosophies about meat and restaurants, and his love of Tuscany in this exclusive Q&A.

March 28, 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