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Hidden in the Soup: Calabria’s Minority Languages and Traditions

Food is helping preserve the languages, traditions, and stories of Calabria's minority communities.

June 1, 2026

Chef Maurizio de Rosa on Vette Ristorante at Calabria

Naples-born chef and sommelier Maurizio de Rosa shares how his lifelong passion for hospitality and honest Italian cooking shapes Livingston’s newest restaurant.

November 13, 2025

5 Italian Seaside Destinations Beyond the Amalfi Coast

From hidden islands to charming beach towns, these five destinations prove there's so much more to Italy's coastline than the Amalfi Coast.

A Culinary Journey through Calabria and Basilicata

From sacred caves to seaside kitchens, experience the soul of southern Italy on a food and culture-filled journey through Calabria and Basilicata.

May 8, 2025

This Week in Italian Food News: New Restaurant Openings & More (July 31)

Big cities, bold ideas, and one unforgettable dinner are leading this week's Italian food headlines.

July 31, 2026

Culinary Storytelling in Calabria with Chef Amy Riolo

A report from the recent forum in Calabria dedicated to cuisine and culture.

September 10, 2024

Zucchini Fritters: Chef Luciano Schipano’s Calabrian “Pittulille”

The perfect gameday snack or appetizer, Calabrian zucchini fritters are crispy and delicious.

January 30, 2025

A Chef’s Story: Stefano Secchi of Rezdôra and Massara

Appetito's Editor-in-Chief sits down with acclaimed chef and restaurateur Stefano Secchi of Rezdôra and Massara.

January 7, 2026

Regina’s Grocery Brings Calabrian Flavor to Orchard Street

In Episode Three of Appetito’s Regional Italian Series, Regina’s Grocery on Orchard Street reveals how Roman Grandinetti transforms Calabrian flavor, family history, and neighborhood nostalgia into sandwiches that feel deeply personal.

May 12, 2026

Mostaccioli Calabresi, a Timeless Italian Treat

This Calabrian cookie, traditionally made in batches around the holidays, is simple, sweet and perfect for all generations.

December 11, 2024

Spaghetti with Breadcrumbs and Olives is Perfect “Cucina Povera”

The Italian tradition of resourceful cooking, cucina povera, is exemplified by this southern Italian spaghetti staple.

January 9, 2025

Chef PJ Calapa Talks Marea at Snow Lodge, St. Regis Aspen

Chef PJ Calapa shares how Marea’s coastal Italian identity finds new life in Aspen at The Snow Lodge at The St. Regis.

February 17, 2026

Vinitaly and the City Brings a Toast to Verona this April

Vinitaly and the City returns to Verona's historic city center with its celebration of wine, culture, and culinary traditions.

Positive Influencer: The Young Nonno (Anthony Zanfini)

Appetito interviews Toronto-based social media figure The Young Nonno for our recurring series dedicated to Positive Influencers.

April 8, 2026

Cathy Coluccio Fazzolari Writes About Her New Cookbook

The co-owner of legendary Italian importer D. Coluccio & Sons in Brooklyn writes about her Calabrese-inspired cookbook inspired by memories of her childhood.

Pizza, Pasta, and Pesce at the Venice Beach Club in L.A.

Fresh Italian-inspired dishes meet California sunshine at Venice Beach Club, a new seaside spot blending Mediterranean flavor and coastal charm.

October 23, 2025

Digital Cooking Platform, anana, Champions Nonnas as Icons

anana is the new cooking platform preserving generational recipes and bridging age and language gaps, one Nonna at a time.

June 13, 2025

Italy to Take Center Stage at 2025 NYC Summer Fancy Food Show

Italy returns to the Fancy Food Show as Country Partner with a record-breaking pavilion, live cooking events, and regional representation that celebrates the art of Italian taste.

Lucania Heads to San Francisco’s Ferry Building

From the team behind A16, Lucania will bring all-day Southern Italian dining to one of San Francisco’s most historic public marketplaces.

January 7, 2026

How to Make Lagane Pasta with Chickpeas

Italian culinary expert, Amy Riolo, shares an ancient lagane pasta with chickpeas recipe from Italy's southern regions.

November 16, 2023

ORIUNDI’s Anthony Castelvecchi on Preserving Italian Heritage

The story of Italian heritage reaches far beyond Italy's borders.

August 6, 2026

Serie A: Torino-Genoa, Lecce-Bologna, Zucchini Fritters & Tortellini

In this new column, Justin Patulli selects key Serie A matches for the coming weekend and suggests Italian snacks for pairing. 

February 6, 2025

Seafood Linguine, a Calabrian Classic

The latest edition to the Silver Spoon collection from Phaidon is The Silver Spoon Pasta: Authentic Italian Recipes, such as this take on Linguine ai Frutti di Mare, or seafood linguine.

February 13, 2024

How Italy’s Jure Sanguinis Changes Threaten Italian Food Culture

Italy's new Jure Sanguinis law makes it more difficult for American culinary figures to immerse in their ancestral homeland.

April 16, 2025

Italian Festivals Across America 2025: Coast to Coast Celebrations

Italian festivals across the U.S. return from August to October 2025, blending food, tradition, and community in cities from New York to San Francisco.

August 4, 2025

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.

August 15, 2023

La Bottega Nicastro is Ottawa’s Home of Fine Italian Food  

Our contributor from Canada pays tribute to his favorite Italian market in the nation's capital city of Ottawa.

November 6, 2024

The Cookbook Love Letters of Anna Francese Gass

Acclaimed cookbook author, Anna Francese Gass, explains how her mother and her mother country of Italy have inspired her cookbooks.

March 11, 2024

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."

August 9, 2023

Restaurant Review: Stella in Los Angeles

At the new restaurant in West Hollywood, chef Rob Gentile and restaurateur Janet Zuccarini have created the ultimate date night spot with odes to Italian regional cuisines.

April 8, 2024

Wild Olive Busiate with Fried Anchovy and Tomato

Wild olive busiate with fried anchovy and tomato takes a unique dough and pairs it with a Calabrian-inspired pasta shape for a memorable recipe from the new cookbook Pasta et Al.

November 13, 2023

Pizza City Fest Nashville Announced

Chicago pizza expert Steve Dolinsky’s festival will expand to its third city in the fall of 2024, bringing regional pies to Music City.

May 21, 2024

Making Pizza and Friends in the Amalfi Coast Village of Tramonti

Our contributor travels to Tramonti, a small village on the Amalfi Coast, in search of pizza and finds a beautiful community as well.

September 7, 2024

Heaven Is a Place on Earth Called Tropea

Once voted "the most beautiful village in Italy," Tropea stuns with exquisite views and world-class beaches. Here's what to know about this under-the-radar destination.

January 8, 2024

Alex Guarnaschelli on Her New Cookbook, Italian American Forever

The Food Network star discusses her personal new book, which draws inspiration from her mother and father’s cooking, and from a recent era of New York City history.

October 15, 2024

43 of the Best Italian Markets in the United States

A guide to where to shop for Italian ingredients and specialty items, or maybe stop in for an Italian sandwich, fresh pasta, and more.

September 13, 2023

The Brooklyn Roots that Inspired Chef Thomas Joseph Perone

The acclaimed chef/owner of Brooklyn's hottest Italian restaurant remembers the five dishes that spawned his career.

July 13, 2023

How Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel Created Hit Restaurant Birdie’s

Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel and Arjav Ezekiel’s award-winning Birdie’s in Austin is disrupting the traditional restaurant with new approaches to service and employee relations. This week, it even disrupts itself, with another pop-up of its Italian-American alter ego, Aiello’s.

October 2, 2023