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How a Staten Island Restaurant Inspired Netflix’s “Nonnas”

The Netflix movie "Nonnas" was inspired by a Staten Island restaurant that has a kitchen staff of grandmothers from around the world.

April 16, 2025

How Italy’s Jure Sanguinis Changes Threaten Italian Food Culture

Italy's new Jure Sanguinis law makes it more difficult for American culinary figures to immerse in their ancestral homeland.

April 16, 2025

Poggioreale in America Reunion Celebrates Heritage in New Orleans

Descendents of the Sicilian village of Poggioreale gathered in New Orleans for a weekend reunion among other Italian American festivities.

April 15, 2025

Appetito Interviews Lily Rivkin of Rooted Restaurant

Meet Lily Rivkin, founder and CEO of Rooted, where fast casual meets transparency in seven healthy ingredients or less.

April 14, 2025

Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino Is the Perfect Pour for Pasqua (Easter)

Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino is not only one of Italy's most revered red wines it is a perfect pair for an Easter menu.

April 10, 2025

Meet the Founders of Silence Please, a Luxury Italian Fashion Brand

The chic founders of Silence Please talk with Appetito about taking their luxury pajama brand beyond Italy and the bedroom. 

April 9, 2025

Food, Art, Culture and Nature Are on Exhibit at Magazzino Italian Art

Magazzino Italian Art in NY's Hudson Valley offers an intersection of cultural entities designed towards fostering a shared humanity.

April 8, 2025

Wood-Fired, Electric, or Gas Ovens for the Perfect Italian Pizza?

Choosing the right oven is key to the perfect Italian pizza. Wood-fired, gas, or electric—which one bakes the best crust? Let’s break it down.

April 8, 2025

Eating Bolliti in the Last Throes of a Northern Italian Winter

The experience of eating Bolliti, a northern Italian winter staple of meats, vegetables and sauces, in a scene from a Veneto restaurant.

April 7, 2025

A Reflection on Appetito at 1,000 Published Articles

Appetito's Co-founder and Editor-in-Chief reflects on the milestone of 1,000 articles publishes about Italian food, drink & lifestyle.

April 7, 2025