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Rob LeDonne

Rob LeDonne is a humor and culture writer whose work can be found in Billboard, The New York Times, The Guardian, Vogue, Rolling Stone, and Interview. He lives in Brooklyn and is of Neapolitan and Sicilian descent. Learn more about Rob at his website.

Meet Katie Caldesi of the Cookbook Series “Eat Around Italy”

Our contributor interviews Katie Caldesi, an English food celebrity and co-author of a series of cookbooks set in Italy.

November 7, 2024

There’s Great Italian Food to be Found in Unlikely Places

A frequent traveler shares some surprising Italian food gems discovered far from the confines of New York City.

October 22, 2024

Brooklyn’s Williamsburg Needed an Italian Savior: Enter Bar Madonna

Our contributor revels in the new Italian addition of Bar Madonna to the dining scene in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

July 23, 2024

A Summer Gift Guide to Live Like an Italian in the Season of the Sun

Our contributor shares an array of premium Italian food and drink gift boxes to share with friends and family this summer.

July 16, 2024

An Italian Food Gift Guide to Celebrate Mother’s Day

Our contributor recommends Italian food gifts from specialty shops and iconic restaurants to celebrate mothers on their special day.

May 7, 2024

Devouring Olivine: Hawaii’s Delicious Italian Secret

Our contributor travels to Hawaii and discovers, Olivine, a gem of an Italian restaurant in the Grand Wailea Maui Resort.

April 2, 2024

Wine, Biscotti, and Salami: An Italian Valentine’s Gift Guide

Our contributor shares a Valentine's Day gift guide steeped in savory & sweet Italian treats and delicious ways to wash them down.

February 5, 2024

Cin-Cin to the Italian-American Thanksgiving

Our contributor shares the humorous memories of his Italian American Thanksgivings and the abundance on the table.

November 20, 2023