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

Features

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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Legendary Chef Mary Ann Esposito Shares Recipes From Her Latest Cookbook

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Morgan Hines is a New York City-based contributor for Appetito. She loves learning about and experiencing Italian cuisine and culture. Morgan is a full time reporter at PhocusWire and also contributes to Hotels Above Par, Women&#8217;s Wear Daily, Footwear News, etc. She was previously a full time reporter at USA TODAY and holds degrees from Columbia University and Georgetown University. Follow her on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/morganemhines/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@morganemhines?lang=en">TikTok</a> at <a>@MorganEmHines. </a>

Morgan Hines

Il Gattopardo’s porcini mushroom risotto with mascarpone cheese.

Recipes

How to Make Il Gattopardo’s Mouthwatering Porcini Risotto 

On either side of the cheese professional (center) are (far left) Matteo Daffadà, President of the Council of Emilia-Romagnoli Worldwide; (left) Manuela Rontini, Undersecretary to the Presidency of the Region; (far right) the Honorary Stefano Bonaccini, Member of the European Parliament; (right) Eugenio Perrier, North America Country Manager of the Consorzio Parmigiano-Reggiano.

News

Emilia-Romagna Brings “Italy’s Food Valley” to NYC

Joel Beighton is a British writer living in Kraków. He writes <a title="https://passeggiare.com" href="https://passeggiare.com/">Passeggiare</a>, a publication about food, travel and the places that shape how we live.

Joel Beighton

Customers gathered at tables outside a neighbourhood bar in Ceglie Messapica, Puglia.

Al Bar: Italy’s Morning Ritual

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Jessica is a researcher, lecturer, and writer specializing in Italian wine tourism, women-owned wineries, and rural entrepreneurship. She is currently undertaking doctoral research exploring how women are reshaping Italy&#8217;s wine sector through innovation, storytelling, and a strong sense of place.
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Alongside her academic work, she writes accessible, storytelling-driven features that connect readers with the people, landscapes, and cultures behind Italian wine.
Follow Jessica <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jesscocco22?utm_source=qr">@jesscocco22 </a>and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-holloway-53170334/">LinkedIn</a>
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Jessica Holloway

Joy at the Cellar Door – La Villana. Photo Credit: La Villana

Making Wine Her Way at La Villana

<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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Sarah Campise Hallier

Semente dining room at Susafa in Sicily with stone arches, pendant lights and wheat arrangements on tables.

Travel

Sicily’s Semente at Susafa Redefines Farmhouse Luxury

Luisa Ruocco is a journalist, television presenter and culinary enthusiast with a passion for exploring the intersection of food, travel and culture. A former Lifestyle Editor at 1883 Magazine, where she wrote her famous Food and the City column, she has also worked as a chef and presenter for Planet Eat TV. Her journalism has appeared in publications including the Daily Mail and The i Paper. Drawing on her mixed heritage and extensive travels, she brings a personal and often playful perspective to discovering the stories, people and traditions behind what we eat.

Luisa Ruocco

Woman in a black dress outside Ristorante Berton in Milan

Milan Between Shows: What Fashion Week Really Looks Like

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.