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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.

A Love Letter to Ribalta in NYC after a Devastating Fire

An homage to Ribalta after a fire temporarily shuttered the beloved NYC Neapolitan eatery famous for pizza and pasta.

June 19, 2025

Some Chicken Parm Recs for a NY Yankees Star

Two NYC eateries that specialize in chicken parmesan are recommended to Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe for professional purposes.

May 14, 2025

Pinstripes & Pignolis, Chasing the Yankees and Italian Food in Tampa

A disappointing result of a Yankees spring training game is redeemed by an Italian meal at Market at EDITION hotel in Tampa.

March 31, 2025

Three Italian Meals in Los Angeles

Here's three places in Los Angeles, from old school to brand new, to find comfort in Italian food and ambiance.

February 26, 2025

A 2025 Valentine’s Gift Guide for the Italian Food Lover in Your Life

Here's an extensive Valentine's gift guide full of romance and flavor for the Italian food lover in your life.

February 7, 2025

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