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Appetito’s Editor-in-Chief Dishes on the Podcast “Beyond The Burner”

Watch Appetito's Andrew Cotto discuss his career and status in Italian food circles on Beyond The Burner podcast.

7:33 AM EST on February 28, 2025

Appetito's Andrew Cotto on set with Erika Katz, host of Beyond The Burner.

Appetito’s Andrew Cotto on set with Erika Katz, host of Beyond The Burner.

Appetito’s Editor-in-Chief Andrew Cotto appeared on the popular podcast Beyond The Burner where author, journalist and executive editor of Hamptons Social magazine Erika Katz interviews many of the culinary world’s top chefs (think: François Payard, Eric Ripert, Rocco DiSpirito).

Erika pivoted from her typical chef-focused interviews to focus on Andrew’s career as a novelist and journalist whose work is inspired in large part by Italian food and travel. She was particularly interested in Andrew’s co-founding of Appetito magazine and its emphasis on the narrative art form via profiles of public figures behind Italian food (most notably the many celebrity chefs who consider Andrew a friend and trusted storyteller).

Appetito's Andrew Cotto as featured on the Beyond The Burner podcast with host Erika Katz.

As a bonus, Andrew prepares two of his go-to Italian dishes (recipes here for Chicken Francese and Pasta Aglio e Olio) and discusses the emphasis on simplicity using quality ingredients for the optimal experience with regard to taste and health. Watch below:

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