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From One Boot to Another: My Journey from Louisiana to Italy
American Graceanne LaCombe, in her first "Postcards from Parma" column for Appetito, shares how she first experienced Italia as a Louisianan.
The Global Influences of Italian Chef Diego Negri
Roman-born, internationally experienced Diego Negri, the executive chef at NYC hotspot Saint Theo's, shares the five dishes that influenced his career.
Talking Cookbooks, Family, and Restaurant Life with the Scotto Sisters
Appetito checks in with Rosanna and Elaina Scotto, who have co-authored a cookbook inspired by their family's landmark NYC restaurant, Fresco By Scotto.
How Chef Brando de Oliveira Adapts His Italian Menus For Summer
The corporate executive chef for bustling NYC Italian restaurants Trattora dell’Arte, Bond 45, and Cafe Fiorello talks about taking advantage of summer’s best ingredients.
Meet the “Olive Oil Enthusiasts” with a Forthcoming Book of Information and Recipes from Italy
American Skyler Mapes, owner of EXAU Olive Oil with her Italian husband Giuseppe Morisani, shares the inspiration and intentions of the couple's new book "The Olive Oil Enthusiast."
How to Pronounce Italian Eateries
Appetito's language instructor, Luna, is back with a pronunciation lesson for the distinct places in Italy to eat.
The Summer of Prosciutto at NYC’s Sistina Restaurant
A famed NYC restaurateur has brought a beloved Italian product over for the summer. Here are the details on a Prosciutto di Parma pop-up at Sistina Restaurant in Manhattan.
Making Pasta from Scratch: Five Tips from a Food Network Star
Chef and Food Network star Antonia Lofaso shares five tips for pasta making at home.
Angelo Competiello Has Found the Sweet Spot Between Italian and Italian-American
The first-generation Italian-American chef, butcher, and entrepreneur has had a busy year, beating Bobby Flay, getting ready to open a new restaurant, and bridging the gap between two cultures that can be at odds.
Five of the Best Wine Bars in Florence
An Appetito Italy correspondent shares her favorite wine bars in Florence for sips and small bites.
