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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.
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.
Limoncello Lounge Pops Up at Lulla in NYC
Lulla’s second floor becomes a citrus-focused summer lounge with limoncello cocktails, lemon-infused pizza, and a seasonal vibe worth checking out.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Mountains of Italian Food in Canada
In Whistler and Vancouver, Italian flavors find a home among Canada’s mountain peaks.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Limonetti Cookies, a Gluten-Free Nod to the Amalfi Coast
A crunchy and chewy gluten-free treat, these cookies get their brightness from limoncello.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Get to Know the Mediterranean Aperitivo
Our contributor explains how to pair food and drink from around the Mediterranean for an elevated aperitivo experience.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
“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."
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

















































































