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Amanda Freitag Wants to Make Cooking and Cocktails Easier
The celebrity chef from many Food Network shows has launched a line of bottled cocktails and spice blends including a Negroni and a Jersey Italian spice mix, which she discusses in this Appetito interview.
Tony’s Di Napoli, NYC’s Italian-American Restaurant Juggernaut
Inside the big, booming Italian-American stand-out that’s a favorite of theatergoers, locals, and tourists drawn to family-style plates of parm, pastas, and more. Stuart Wetanson shares the fourth generation, family-run business’s story—and its secrets.
Where to Find the Best King Cakes During Mardi Gras
Our contributor from New Orleans explains the Mardi Gras tradition of king cakes and what local bakeries have her favorites.
The Joy of Gelato in its Birthplace of Florence
Our contributor shares the details of her love affair with Florence and especially the gelato at her favorite shop.
An Olive Oil Sommelier Finds Her Passion
Susan Julia Abranovic writes about how her passion for food and company led to a dream life as an olive oil sommelier.
How Fiola Miami Became a Hub For Exclusive Wine and Food Events
Fiola Miami founder Thomas Angelo and his team bring Italian legends in wine and food to Coral Gables, hosting high-end dinners with the likes of Gaja, Antinori, and more.
Romantic NYC Italian Restaurants to Book for Valentine’s Day
What could be better than sharing plates of pasta and other Italian specialties with your Valentine on February 14 in a picturesque New York City restaurant? Here are some recommendations from Appetito.
Uncovering Custoza Wines with Monte del Frà
Our wine expert, Li Valentine, attended a tasting of the whites of Monte del Frà from the Custoza DOC in the Veneto and likes what she discovered.
11 Great Burgers at NYC Italian Restaurants
Chefs at Italian restaurants are applying their techniques and fine ingredients to create some of the most elegant burgers in NYC.
