Armondo Manni of MANNI Extra Virgin Olive Oil discusses the truth about "virgin" oil and the making of "super chocolate" with Thomas Keller.

Talking Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Super Chocolate with Tuscany’s Armando Manni

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Justin Patulli is a food and travel writer with a lifelong passion for his Italian heritage. From Italy’s most famous cities, landmarks, and dishes to its best-kept secrets, he brings the heart of Italy and its diaspora to life through storytelling. His writing inspires readers to embrace the Italian experience in its entirety. You can find his work on <a title="https://muckrack.com/justin-patulli/portfolio" href="https://muckrack.com/justin-patulli/portfolio">Muck Rack</a> and follow him on <a title="https://www.instagram.com/discover.olive.italy/" href="https://www.instagram.com/discover.olive.italy/">Instagram</a>.

Justin Patulli

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Italian Food in Barcelona: 5 Must-Try Restaurants

I am the co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of Appetito magazine. I like Italian food &amp; drink, a lot. I am also an award-winning novelist and a regular contributor to the New York Times. More about my work can be found at <a href="https://andrewcotto.com/">Home &#8211; Andrew Cotto</a>.

Andrew Cotto

Featured

Five Things I Learned over Three Meals in Two Days with Massimo Bottura

Part reporter, part pasta enthusiast, and always in search of a good story, the Appetito Editors bring readers the latest happenings in food, travel and Italian culture.

Appetito Editors

Italian Lessons With Luna: 2 Useful Sentences to Use in an Italian Restaurant

Born and raised in America, and lured to Italy by superb food and wine, Toni Mazzaglia moved to Florence in 2002.
In 2007, she created <a href="https://www.tasteflorence.com/">Taste Florence Food Tours</a> to share her love of food and wine with visitors. Her tours have been featured in Fodor’s, Rick Steves, the Boston Globe, The Dallas Morning News, The Washington Post, the Toronto Star, and featured on Voice of America, Deutsche Welle, The CBC and MTV.
Toni is currently producing her upcoming podcast,<a href="https://appetitomagazine.com/toni-mazzaglia/#inbox/_blank"> Craving Tuscany.</a>
She writes to share her love of Italian cuisine with all who are hungry to learn more, and she is thrilled to share her passion with the readers of Appetito.

Toni Mazzaglia

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<a href="https://www.sarahhallier.com/">Sarah Campise Hallier</a> is the associate editor of Appetito Magazine and co-founder of <a href="https://www.forkboundfoodies.com/">Forkbound Foodies</a>, where she shares exceptional culinary and travel experiences.
She is also a board member of Poggioreale in America Inc, a nonprofit committed to preserving the history and cultural heritage of Western Sicilians and their diaspora. Featured in Italy Magazine, The Local IT, la Repubblica, and We the Italians, Sarah enjoys covering everything from cultural identity to the evolving Italian-American food experience.
A California girl at heart, when she’s not crafting food, travel and wellness stories, she’s chasing down the best foodie finds on her travels and sharing them at <a title="https://www.instagram.com/foodiesfromca/" href="https://www.instagram.com/forkboundfoodies/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@forkBOUNDfoodies</a>.  Subscribe to her <a href="https://www.sarahhallier.com/about-1">newsletter</a> to keep up to date on the best places to eat, stay and tour.
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Chef Maayan Glass preparing a whole fish at LIBA

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Italian Flavors Meet the Mediterranean at LIBA in Brooklyn

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Adriana Gasiewski is a Northeast-Ohio based freelance journalist, who has amassed bylines for 18 different publications. Having graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism and a minor in Italian, she enjoys incorporating Italian culture and the Italian language into her reporting. Outside of reporting, she also enjoys hiking, trying different coffees, reading Horror novels, and baking. Read more of Adriana’s work from her <a href="https://agasiews.wixsite.com/adriana-gasiewski">portfolio</a> or connect with her on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-gasiewski-71219a250/">LinkedIn</a>.

Adriana Gasiewski

Classic cars parked outside Angelo’s Nido Italia in Cleveland’s Little Italy. Courtesy of Angelo’s Nido Italia.

Guides

The Big Apple’s Rival: A Guide to Dining in Cleveland’s Little Italy

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliethallier/">Juliet Hallier</a> is a senior at the University of Texas at Austin studying communcations and entrepreneurship. An aspiring writer, she hopes to build a career in PR, combining her interests in communication, storytelling and creative strategy. Outside of school and work, she loves spending time on the lake, discovering new coffee shops around Austin, traveling, and, of course, searching for the best gluten-free restaurants.

Juliet Hallier

Gluten-free sandwich with roasted carrots, hummus, pesto and arugula.

The Perfect Gluten-Free Day in Boston

Danielle is a certified holistic health coach and self-taught chef. Raised in a large Italian family on Long Island, she developed a deep love for homegrown foods and the importance of cooking and eating together. Living in both New York and Los Angeles exposed Danielle to a vast array of cuisines and cultures, enriching her palate and her soul. Her passion for global flavor inspires her everyday reinforcing her belief that the most delicious foods are cooked with the freshest ingredients. She believes eating close to the earth is the key to exceptional taste and longer more satiating lives with family and friends. You can find her recipes and nutrition tips on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thehealthyishchef/">@thehealthyishchef.</a>
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Danielle Kaye

Smashed Figs with Prosciutto, Cheese & Honey by Danielle Kaye.

Recipes

‘Tis the Season for Smashed Figs with Prosciutto, Cheese & Honey

Jamie Spinato is an Italian-American writer and food storyteller currently writing her debut magical realism novel, Penny’s From Heaven. Her work explores the connections between food, memory, love, and the stories we create around everyday life. Through her recipes, essays, and newsletter, The Sunday Sauce, she shares Italian-inspired food and personal stories rooted in nostalgia, creativity, and the pursuit of la dolce vita—one page and one plate at a time.
Follow her on both Instagram and TikTok <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jamiespinato/">@jamiespinato.</a>

Jamie Spinato

Finding La Dolce Vita in New Jersey

A New Orleans native with a deeply-rooted Sicilian background, Jan spent much of her childhood in her grandparent’s Italian restaurant, Busalacchi’s. She was influenced by hands-on cooking experiences with both of her grandmothers. Jan has written for Louisiana Cookin’ magazine. Today she focuses on south Louisiana Italian cooking and sharing her family traditions through food and lifestyle. Jan specializes in preparing Italian food with a Cajun flair.