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Dēliz is Now Open in Chicago’s Bucktown
The new Bucktown restaurant focuses on wood fired steaks, seafood, and housemade pasta.
Provare Chicago: Italian Creole Restaurant in West Town
Provare in Chicago blends Italian technique with Creole flavor to create a menu that feels unexpected.
Phil Stefani and Chef Art Smith to Lead Vatican Restaurant
Chicago restaurateur Phil Stefani and Chef Art Smith will lead the only dining venue at Borgo Laudato Si’, the Vatican’s historic estate.
A Chef’s Story: Jordan Frosolone of Borgo in NYC
Appetito's Editor-in-Chief sits down with acclaimed chef Jordan Frosolone of Borgo to explore his background with Italian food.
Caruso Provisions Infuses Their Giardiniera with Family Tradition
A Chicago family explains how they launched an Italian relish business using recipes and memories passed down for generations.
Gene & Georgetti Meats Delivers Chicago’s Steaks
Gene & Georgetti celebrates 85 years as Chicago’s original Italian steakhouse by delivering its signature USDA Prime steaks and Tuscan-inspired flavors to homes nationwide.
Monteverde’s Chef Bailey Sullivan on Atipica Italian Cooking in Chicago
From Top Chef to one of America’s most celebrated Italian kitchens, Monteverde Executive Chef Bailey Sullivan discusses her approach to Italian cooking.
Archive Lounge in Chicago, Steve Chiappetti’s Secret Pizza Spot
The veteran chef talks about revamping the menu at The Albert at Hotel EMC2, and adding a separate lounge for Sicilian-style pizza and wine.
A Chicago Favorite Finds a New Home in Hinsdale at DeNucci’s
Ballyhoo Hospitality brings DeNucci’s Italian American menu, signature pizza, and neighborhood-style dining to Hinsdale, a western suburb of Chicago.
The Second Rise of Zepeddie’s in Charlotte’s LoSo
After more than two decades, Zepeddie’s is back in Charlotte’s LoSo district, revived by the Zepsa family.
Piccolo Buco Expands to Naperville with Pizza and Italian Favorites
Piccolo Buco brings Roman-inspired pizza and Italian classics to Naperville in partnership with Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants.
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.
Anto’s Pizza Puts Conway, South Carolina, on the Map
At Anto’s Pizza Romana in Conway, technique, tradition, and competition-level precision are shaping one of the area’s most talked-about pizzerias.
Angelina Bakery Opens Ninth NYC Location with Mini Pizzas and Gelato Shakes
The ever-expanding empire of Angelina Bakery has opened its ninth NYC location in the Lenox Hill neighborhood of Manhattan.
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.
Birmingham’s Big Rock Italian Chophouse Opens in July
Cameron Mitchell Restaurants introduces its newest concept to Metro Detroit with Big Rock Italian Chophouse, set to open in July 2025 inside Birmingham’s former Grand Trunk Western Railroad Depot. Expect premium steaks, indulgent pastas, a cigar lounge, and more.
CasaSalvo Opens in SoHo
CasaSalvo, the first New York restaurant from chef Salvo Lo Castro, brings Italian and Mediterranean flavors to SoHo with handmade pastas, seafood, and a terrace for aperitivo.
Pizza City Fest Returns To Chicago Next Weekend
Pizza City founder Steve Dolinsky hosts the second annual pizza fest in his hometown, Pizza City Fest Chicago 2023, featuring 40 pizza makers, workshops, panels, and more.
Prosecco DOC: the Best Friend of U.S.-Made Cuisine
From lobster to fries, Prosecco DOC is not afraid of luxury and does not disdain simplicity.
Una Pizza Napoletana Wins Top Pizza in USA Again
Una Pizza Napoletana has once again been crowned top pizzeria in America by 50 Top Pizza USA. Discover this year’s winners and pizza trends.
Chicago Gets a Luxurious New Italian Restaurant in UMMO
Chef and partner José Sosa and his team have created a menu of pasta, grilled meats, and seafoods in Chicago’s River North neighborhood.
Gelato Festival World Masters Returned to Los Angeles
The world’s top artisanal gelato competition returned to Hollywood, bringing master chefs, bold flavors, and a mission to educate and give back.
Moody Tongue Pizza is NYC’s First Tokyo-Neapolitan Pizzeria
Japanese flavors and techniques team up with Naples-style pizza making for a unique new experience in the East Village.
Michelin Guide Ceremony: Chicago’s Daisies wins Green star, NYC’s Torrisi earns 1 star
Last night, the Michelin Guide announced its stars for 2023 at a ceremony at Spring Studios in Manhattan. Here are the Italian restaurants that earned or kept stars.
Michelin Guide Q&A: On Stars, Social Media, and Dining
The international director of the world's most renowned culinary awards system explains the past, present, and future of the iconic stars.
A Wild Mushroom Ragu Perfect for Autumn
A new Italian cooking school, Tutore, shares a recipe for hearty mushroom ragu that pairs beautifully with the season.
Make Your Own Ricotta Cavatelli
Tutore, a new Italian cooking school in Chicago, offers instruction on how to make your own Ricotta Cavatelli.
An Italian Cooking School Has Opened in Chicago
A public cooking school from two industry veterans has opened in Chicago to encourage more people to cook Italian at home.
Why Mr. Beef Isn’t Taking Advantage of Its Connections to Hit Show ‘The Bear’
As season 2 of the hit show The Bear premieres, the owner of the Chicago Italian beef sandwich shop that inspired it discusses how the series' success has impacted his family business.
Eating and Drinking in Milan During the 2026 Winter Olympics
On the ground in Milan, Appetito contributor Rob LeDonne shares a first-person look at what and where to eat during the Winter Olympics.
Una Pizza Napoletana by Anthony Mangieri Named World’s Best Pizzeria
The intimate restaurant on NYC’s Lower East Side moved up one slot to earn #1 in the 50 Top Pizza World awards presented in Naples, Italy last night, which featured other US winners.
Gelato Festival World Masters Competition and Celebration is Coming to Los Angeles
Participants will compete for a spot at the Gelato World Masters, held every four years in Italy. Guests will get to eat delicious gelato and take part in family-friendly activities at the Hollywood event this September.
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.
Pizza City Fest Hits Los Angeles This Weekend With Serious Pies!
Pizza City Fest Los Angeles is the first West Coast pie throw-down from Steve Dolinsky, the award-winning author, TV host and pizza authority.
The Best Pizza in the U.S., Psychedelic Pasta, and More NYC Italian Food News
NYC hosted the announcement of the winners of the Top 50 Pizza competition, a surrealist Italian restaurant opens in Atlantic City, and restaurant news
What to Know About Icons of Eataly Pizza Edition
The second in a series honoring iconic Italian foods at Eataly’s North American stores continues through October 29.
Still Sandro’s After All These Years
The Italian restaurant on the Upper East Side of Manhattan is like an escape hatch to Rome, a family-owned business that offers consistency and charm decade after decade.
Saint Bibiana Brings Coastal Italian Cuisine to Savannah
Chef Derek Simcik is at the helm of the dining and bar options at the forthcoming Hotel Bardo in Georgia’s booming seaside city. Here he tells us about the journey that led to Saint Bibiana.
Chef Michael White’s Tropical Resurgence
The chef who hyper-charged Italian luxury dining in NYC discusses his new restaurant Paranza at Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas, his foray into Miami, and his forthcoming return to Manhattan.
An Interview with Chef Silvia Baldini
Our contributor and honey expert, C. Marina Marchese, sat down with Chef Silvia Baldini to discuss her new cookbook.
Five Things I Learned over Three Meals in Two Days with Massimo Bottura
Appetito's Editor-in-Chief, Andrew Cotto, recalls his serendipitous experience in the restaurants of Massimo Bottura.













































