Features
Mangia, Mangia!: When “Eat, Eat” Stops Being About Food
In America, a familiar Italian expression invites you to enjoy a meal. In Italy, it can also accuse people of taking too much.
Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti on Food, Family and Entertainment
Appetito interviews Sal "The Voice" Valentinetti on the influence of Italian cuisine and tradition on his work as an entertainer.
The Uncomplicated Art of a Real Pomodoro
Tracing the roots of the “golden apple” through Abruzzo and the Italian coast to a South Philly cucina.
“Chef’s Table” Star Alessandra Spisni in the Hills of Bologna
In a farmhouse kitchen outside Bologna, Ruggero Pini films the pasta traditions that bring him back to his grandparents’ table.
Villa Sandi: A Palladian Villa and Prosecco
Does Prosecco taste better when it’s made from grapes grown around a Palladian villa? The answer may be yes.
Why the Aosta Valley Should Be on Your Italy List
With mountain walks, glacier views and good local food, Italy’s smallest region is an easy place to spend a summer vacation, with or without children.
Mo Pittle Goes Italian in Austin with Panciuto
Checkered floors and hearty plates set the scene for a new neighborhood gathering place in Hyde Park.
Hold on, Romeo: There’s More to Verona
Juliet’s balcony gets the crowds, but Verona’s food and bar scene deserves a little attention of its own.
Mangiarsi le Mani: The Italian Expression for Regret
English speakers kick themselves over a missed opportunity. Italians turn themselves into the meal.
When Lentils Are an Invitation into the Lives of Strangers
A reflection on how a bag of lentils from a food bank created a bond among strangers in the shared kitchen of an AirBnb.
