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Fra’ Mani Introduces New Citrus-Spiked Salami

Fra’ Mani marks its twentieth year with two inventive salami that highlight Italian flavors through citrus, herbs, and top-quality pork.

October 2, 2025

Why You Should Be Drinking Non-Alcoholic Italian Spritzes

These zero-proof Italian spritzes provide a worthy alternative to cocktails and high-calorie sodas, making it easy to cut down on alcohol consumption.

September 30, 2025

Aunt Phyllis’ Italian Citrus Cake

Our contributor continues her series on the "Era of Coffee and Cake" with a signature cake of her beloved Aunt Phyllis.

December 13, 2023

Add Nutella Brioche to Your Holiday Table

A simple, delicious brioche enhanced by creamy Nutella is a great way to bake your way into the holiday season.

December 23, 2024

Roasted Beets and Winter Citrus From Saint Theo’s

This is the perfect addition to your cold-weather dinner menu, combining roasted beets and a mix of orange, blood orange, and grapefruit for a blast of sunshine.

January 26, 2024

ITA Airways Now Delivers a Chef-Driven Italian Menu in the Air

What to know about the gourmet selections available in business class on the way to Italy with ITA Airways.

October 16, 2024

Italian Inspired Seafood Restaurant PISCES Opens at Wynn Las Vegas

PISCES at Wynn Las Vegas brings Italian seafood staples like spaghettini and orata to the Strip, served in a glamorous space inspired by Murano glass.

How to Make Westlight’s NA “Champagne’ Cocktail”

The drink is Westlight's "favorite nonalcoholic sparkler by a landslide."

August 5, 2025

How To Make a Margarita with Bergamotto Flavored Italicus

Here's a refreshingly spring take on the classic Margarita that uses the bergamotto infused Italian spirit, Italicus.

March 18, 2025

The Autumnal Negroni at NYC’s Olio e Più Is the Season’s Aperitivo

NYC's Olio e Più has an Autumnal Negroni that features a blood orange gin from Italy infused with lemongrass bitters.

November 14, 2024

A Texas Twist on the White Negroni

Waterloo Gin’s Prickly Pear and Rose brings the Hill Country into the glass with a colorful twist on the White Negroni.

September 25, 2025

A Torta Caprese Riff Perfect for Spring Gatherings

Our contributor kicks off a spring dessert series with a riff on a classic Torta Caprese that features white chocolate and citrus.

Rosemary’s Debuts New Spritz Menu in NYC’s West Village

From classic Aperol to limoncello and elderflower, Rosemary’s introduces a cocktail menu made for warm-weather sipping.

The Alpine Wines of Alto Adige are Fresh and Crisp

Discover the refreshing red and white wines from Alto Adige in Italy's mountainous and northernmost corner.

October 1, 2025

Blake Lively’s Another Simple Favor Puts Capri, Italy in the Spotlight

Explore the Capri filming locations of Another Simple Favor and discover where to dine like Blake Lively as Emily Nelson.

Biscotti al Limone

Make a batch of biscotti al limone, Sicilian lemon biscuits for teatime, a snack, or even dessert

January 22, 2024

Stress Baking? Try These Italian Dessert Recipes

Whether it’s politics or family gatherings or holiday shopping, ‘tis the season for added stress. Take a break in the kitchen and bake something Italian, and delicious, to take your mind off the troubles.

November 5, 2024

Mountains of Italian Food in Canada

In Whistler and Vancouver, Italian flavors find a home among Canada’s mountain peaks.

October 14, 2025

How to Use Maker’s Mark Bourbon in Your Italian Cocktails

The venerable American bourbon producer, Maker's Mark, has shared some Italian-inspired cocktail recipes featuring their whiskey.

August 15, 2024

Love Limoncello and Gin? Try the Lemon Spritz This Summer

This satisfying summer spritz combines Empress 1908 Cucumber Lemon Gin, limoncello, and sparkling wine for maximum refreshment.

July 9, 2024

The Pasta Queen Talks Spring Cooking with Max Tucci

Max Tucci connects with Nadia Caterina Munno, The Pasta Queen, to talk about seasonal spring cooking in Italy.

May 13, 2025

How to Make the Negroni Paradox From Miss Nellie’s

A sweeter, more crushable version of a white Negroni from the eclectic bar Miss Nellie’s in NYC’s Hell’s Kitchen, served with striking red orbs known as “Campari caviar.”

November 22, 2024

A Thirst-Quenching Summer Spritz From Miami

Miami’s acclaimed restaurant Klaw shares a recipe for a summer spritz that combines fruit and citrus flavors for a light, fizzy, nuanced drink.

June 4, 2024

An Amaro Taste Test at NYC’s Carlotto

The year-old Italian restaurant in Manhattan’s Flatiron district has quietly built a noteworthy amaro program. Their VP of Operations and the amaro list’s curator, David Schneider, takes us for a taste test.

June 28, 2024

Celebrating Mom with the Sparkling Wines of Asti DOCG

Our wine contributor highly recommends the sparkling wines of Asti for this year's Mother's Day celebrations.

May 7, 2024

Caffè dell’Oro Reopens in Florence

Caffè dell’Oro at Portrait Firenze in Florence debuts a thoughtful renovation, a new cocktail program, and the arrival of Executive Chef Luca Armellino.

What to Know About Bastia, Philly’s New Mediterranean Restaurant

The exciting newcomer from acclaimed chef Tyler Akin opens in the Fishtown neighborhood’s boutique Hotel Anna & Bel, with inspiration primarily from Sardinia and Corsica.

August 15, 2024

Holiday Gift Guide of Panettone or Pandoro for Every Palate

We've prepared a diverse panettone gift guide for the lover of the traditional Italian sweet bread lovers on your holiday list.

December 10, 2024

When the Heart Wants Cannoli

Our contributor's passion for Italian sweets takes her to a church that houses a once-secret pastry shop with legendary cannoli.

January 3, 2024

The Garden Nymph, a Refreshing and Spring-Friendly Cocktail

Looking for a savory sip for your spring happy hour repertoire? NYC Mediterranean restaurant Iris has created a cocktail with elderflower liqueur, herbed cucumber syrup, and other ingredients to fit the warm-weather mood.

May 2, 2024

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Even Works in Cake!

Our contributor shares a recipe for an olive oil cake that uses the ubiquitous Italian ingredient in sweet offering.

February 19, 2024

Limonetti Cookies, a Gluten-Free Nod to the Amalfi Coast

A crunchy and chewy gluten-free treat, these cookies get their brightness from limoncello.

May 1, 2024

Altamura Trattoria Opens in Doral, Florida

Acclaimed husband-and-wife chefs Massimo and Elisabetta Tundo open Altamura Trattoria in Miami’s Doral neighborhood, blending Northern and Southern Italian traditions.

November 4, 2025

Paper Plane Cocktail

Try this take on a whiskey sour with bitterness courtesy of the Italian amaro Nonino, with hits of citrus from Aperol and lemon juice, a recipe from Paul Feinstein’s comprehensive new book, Italian Cocktails.

January 31, 2024

Discovering Vermouth in Its Birthplace of Turin

A visit to Turin, the birthplace of Vermouth, uncovers the history, sophistication and breadth of this venerable Italian spirit.

June 12, 2025

Homemade Amaro

In an excerpt from their new book, Preserved Drinks, the authors offer a recipe for homemade amaro that requires some work and waiting time, but which has a huge payoff—and bragging rights.

What to Know About Falanghina Wine

Campania's signature white wine is still under-the-radar in the States. Here's what to know about this varietal and why you should be drinking it.

July 30, 2024

Italopunk Is a Blasphemous Cookbook Out to Shock Your Nonna

An Italophile writes a blasphemous cookbook with the intention of unshackling Italians from culinary dogma.

July 31, 2025

Sunday Shop: SAYLOR, NOYZ, Califia Farms

Morgan Hines seeks out the best in not only food and drink but style, housewares, and more. Welcome to Appetito’s Sunday Shop!

July 20, 2025

Juice Generation Launches Juiced Gelato

Juice Generation's new gelato offering includes an array of unique flavors with some mirroring the brand's popular juice flavors.

June 7, 2024

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.

December 9, 2024

Sicily’s Fiasconaro Lands in New York

Sicily’s famed pastry house brings its first-ever dedicated pop-up shop to SoHo this holiday season.

October 15, 2025

Uncovering Custoza Wines with Monte del Frà

Our wine expert, Li Valentine, attended a tasting of the whites of Monte del Frà from the Custoza DOC in the Veneto and likes what she discovered.

January 23, 2024

Get to Know the Mediterranean Aperitivo

Our contributor explains how to pair food and drink from around the Mediterranean for an elevated aperitivo experience.

May 21, 2024

Taormina: Top Places to Eat in the Magical Sicilian City

Taormina’s restaurants serve more than just seafood and sweets - they offer a mood, a memory, and a view. From granita at Bam Bar to crudo at Domenica, here’s where to eat (and linger) in Sicily’s most enchanting hill town.

July 17, 2025

Sunday Shop: Vinci Cold Brew, Ogee, Lezé the Label

Morgan Hines seeks out the best in not only food and drink but style, housewares, and more. Welcome to Appetito’s Sunday Shop!

March 24, 2024

A Peek Inside Italy’s Most Beautiful Village – Stories from Soave

In Soave, the rhythm of vineyard life meets centuries of winemaking tradition. From hilltop castles to Garganega tastings, this Veneto village lives beautifully, one glass at a time.

November 4, 2025

Rao’s and Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila Introduce Pasta Alla Tequila

The model turned mogul Kendall Jenner partners with Rao’s Homemade sauce to create a new riff on pasta alla vodka with her 818 Tequila brand.

February 16, 2024

Enjoy the Sparkling Wines of Valdo Prosecco from Day to Night

Our wine contributor explains why two varieties from Valdo Prosecco work so well throughout the day and into the night.

July 22, 2024

A Night at Angeloni’s Club Madrid in Atlantic City’s Little Italy

Angeloni's Club Madrid in the Ducktown district delivers confident, retro cool reminiscent of Atlantic City's heyday in the 1980s.

March 12, 2025

Sunday Shop: Alben Lane, Alexa Chung for Madewell, Salt

Morgan Hines seeks out the best in not only food and drink but style, housewares, and more. Welcome to Appetito’s Sunday Shop!

September 8, 2024

Celebrating Pinot Grigio delle Venezie

Here's how our wine contributor celebrated Pinot Grigio Day with an array of tastings and events around NYC with the Vini delle Venezie DOC.

May 30, 2024

Italy’s Bitter Balance: Turning Sharp Flavor into Rituals

In Italy, bitterness is more than a taste. It is a daily ritual woven into espresso, greens, and amaro.

September 23, 2025

10 Sustainable Italian Wines for Earth Day

In recognition of Earth Day, our wine contributor shares 10 wines from Italy that are certified organic, sustainable and/or biodynamic.

April 17, 2024

Tana Delivers Thoughtful Sicilian Cuisine in New Orleans Style

Chef Michael Gulotta's third New Orleans area concept passionately blends his Sicilian roots with the cuisine of his hometown.

Sunday Shop: Short & Suite, Fallen Grape, Electric Shuffle

Morgan Hines seeks out the best in not only food and drink but style, housewares, and more. Welcome to Appetito’s Sunday Shop!

August 18, 2024

A Recipe Inspired by Fennel Pollen and Friendship

Pasta with sausage and fennel pollen ragu takes a simple combination of meat, red onion, and tomato puree, and becomes something magical with the addition of an unexpected ingredient.

October 25, 2023

“The Last Letter from Sicily” Serves Up Family, Fiction, and Flavor

Appetito interviews Lindsay Marie Morris about her Italian roots and their inspiration of her novel "The Last Letter from Sicily."

April 24, 2025

Non-Alcoholic, Italian-Style Drinking is Having a Moment

The non-alcoholic drinks trend keeps reaching new heights, and fans of Negronis, amari, and spritzes have more options than ever

July 19, 2023

Appetito’s Sunday Shop: Roark, Yeti, Bobo

Morgan Hines seeks out the best in not only food and drink but style, housewares, and more. Welcome to Appetito’s Sunday Shop!

April 14, 2024

A Pastry Chef’s Italian Pantry

A pastry chef and Appetito contributor shares the Italian delicacies she keeps in her pantry for snacking or last-minute desserts.

March 4, 2024

Chef Alex Espinoza Keeps Bottega’s Legacy Alive in Napa Valley

At Bottega Napa Valley, Executive Chef Alex Espinoza honors Michael Chiarello’s legacy with heartfelt Italian cooking, local ingredients, and the true meaning of hospitality.

October 7, 2025

A Summer Gift Guide to Live Like an Italian in the Season of the Sun

Our contributor shares an array of premium Italian food and drink gift boxes to share with friends and family this summer.

July 16, 2024

Non-Edible Gifts for the Italian Food Lovers in Your Life

Here are a wide array of non-edible gifts crafted and inspired by the theme of Italian food.

August 1, 2024

The Joy of Gelato in its Birthplace of Florence

Our contributor shares the details of her love affair with Florence and especially the gelato at her favorite shop.

February 1, 2024

Dolci! is the Italian Sweets Cookbook You Need on Your Shelf

Author and baker Renato Poliafito discusses his new cookbook Dolci! American Baking With an Italian Accent, and his Brooklyn roots, in this Appetito interview.

August 6, 2024

Italian Drinking Gift Guide: My Personal Favorites

The world of Italian spirits, wine, and beer keeps expanding, and our co-founder and managing editor has recommendations on top drinks to try.

December 12, 2024

How to Enjoy the Italian Art of the Aperitivo in Milan

The chic ritual of the aperitivo in Milan helps start the night off right. Here’s what you need to know, from what to order, how to snack, and most importantly, where to go for your aperitivo.

February 26, 2024

City Harvest Summer Gala, A Phony Negroni Victory, and more NYC Italian Food News

A seaside theme for City Harvest's big annual fundraiser, another gold for the Phony Negroni in this week's news.

June 9, 2023

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

The Passion and Grace of Lemon Farmers on the Amalfi Coast

An ill-conceived hike on the Amalfi Coast serendipitously brings our contributor to the sanctuary of a lemon farm for a first-hand encounter with these regional gems and the people who grow them.

August 23, 2023

Appetito Travels: A 3-Day Trip to Milan, Italy 

Explore big, bustling, beautiful Milan to discover a whole new side of the historic Italian city.

October 8, 2024

Where to Drink NA Cocktails During Dry January in NYC

New York City bars and restaurants have added colorful and creative non-alcoholic cocktails to their menus, offering the sober and sober-curious choices behind club soda. Here are some of the best places to drink NA cocktails this Dry January in NYC.

January 10, 2024

Amanda Freitag Wants to Make Cooking and Cocktails Easier

The celebrity chef from many Food Network shows has launched a line of bottled cocktails and spice blends including a Negroni and a Jersey Italian spice mix, which she discusses in this Appetito interview.

February 5, 2024

Inside the World of Vincenzo’s Plate

From Sunday lunch in Pescara to pasta lessons for millions, Vincenzo Prosperi shares how family, flavor, and authenticity shaped Vincenzo’s Plate.