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An Italian Chef’s Mission to Change the Hospitality Industry
Chef Vincent Tropepe has created an initiative focused on supporting the mental health of hospitality industry workers.
Italian Chefs Shine at Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival
From standout tastings to a collaborative Italian dinner, some of Appetito’s favorite chefs bring serious flavor to Pebble Beach Food & Wine 2025.
Inside Michael White’s Italian Chef’s Table at Paranza in the Bahamas
During the Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival, chefs Michael White and Antonia Lofaso host an intimate dinner under the stars celebrating Italian cuisine.
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.
My Italy: Three Culinary Tours to Savor in 2026
Italian chef and cooking instructor Deborah Dal Fovo details her three upcoming culinary tours exclusively for Appetito.
Roscioli Attracts A-List Italian Chefs to NYC for Special Events
The hot SoHo offshoot of the famed Italian restaurant from Rome has quietly been offering pasta classes and special dinners featuring well-known chefs from Italy. Here’s what to know.
Michelin-Recognized Chef Greg Vernick Opens Emilia in Philadelphia
A new restaurant from Greg Vernick brings handmade pasta and a relaxed Italian approach to Philadelphia’s East Kensington–Fishtown corridor.
Inside the Les Dames d’Escoffier NYC Dinner with Lidia Bastianich
Hosted by chef Silvia Baldini, a May 7 dinner with Lidia Bastianich at Becco NYC will support the next generation of culinary professionals.
Appetito Hosts ITA Talks Event on Italian Wine & Cheese
Appetito oversaw an event with the Italian Trade Agency focused on the exceptionalism of Italian cheese and white wine.
Appetito Hosts ITA Talks: “Grand Finale” Panel Series Wrap Up
Appetito hosted the final event of the ITA Talks series at the Italian Trade Agency's townhouse in Manhattan.
Italian Restaurants Join NYC’s Make Food Not Waste Week
From pasta scraps to parmesan rinds, Italian restaurants like JR & Son, Raf’s, and Ops are turning tradition into inspiration during NYC’s Make Food Not Waste Restaurant Week.
Will Italy Get a Spotlight in Apple TV+ Docuseries Knife Edge?
Apple TV+ just unveiled Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars, a new docuseries exploring the global pursuit of the Michelin star. But will any of Italy’s culinary greats make an appearance?
Carbonara in a Can? What Kraft-Heinz Rolled Out in the UK
The canned pasta offering announced in Britain last week generated publicity—and controversy.
Appetito Hosts ITA Talks: “Meat & Mingle” with Red Wine and Salumi
Appetito hosted an event with the Italian Trade Agency focused on imported salumi products and regional red wines.
Houston’s Bari Ristorante Expands to The Woodlands
Bari Ristorante, one of Houston’s most beloved Italian restaurants, is expanding to The Woodlands with a new Waterway Square location.
Appetito Hosts ITA Talks: “Last Call” with Caffe, Gelato, Amaro & Grappa
Appetito hosted another panel discussion in conjunction with the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) this past Tuesday in Manhattan.
The Global Influences of Italian Chef Diego Negri
Roman-born, internationally experienced Diego Negri, the executive chef at NYC hotspot Saint Theo's, shares the five dishes that influenced his career.
Appetito Hosts ITA Talks: Olive Oil, Vinegar and Mineral Water
Appetito hosted its first panel discussion in conjunction with the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) this past Tuesday in Manhattan.
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.
Appetito Hosts ITA Talks: ‘Al Dente Delights’
Appetito hosted an event with the Italian Trade Agency focused on pasta, tomatoes and preserved vegetables.
The Pasta Queen Is Ready for the Holidays
The Pasta Queen herself, Nadia Caterina Munno, talks with Appetito about her favorite Italian fall flavors, holiday cooking traditions, and the dishes she’ll be making this Thanksgiving and Christmas.
The Gluten-Free Pantry of a Famed Italian Chef
Chef Michele Casadei Massari shares his gluten-free must-haves in both his and your Italian kitchen.
Cooking Italian at Home with Chef Scott Conant
Chef Scott Conant shares how to cook cleaner and smarter in the New Year, plus an Italian recipe that you can make at home.
Harlem Loves Italian Food at Refettorio Harlem
Harlem Loves Italian Food brought chefs and the Harlem community together at Refettorio Harlem for a one night event supporting a great cause.
Appetito’s Favorite Italian Books for the Last Minute Shopper
A smart and simple gift guide to Italian books worth wrapping (and unwrapping).
A Supplì Guest Chef Series, Eataly’s Disco, and More NYC Italian Food News
Forsythia hosts a guest chef series based around the Roman specialty suppli, Eataly throws a disco party, plus news about dining pop-ups and more.
A Chinese-Italian Collaboration Dinner Comes to Manhattan
The latest wave of Italian cuisine mash-ups includes a San Pellegrino-sponsored dinner with chefs Wendy Cacciatori and Christine Lau at NYC’s Nonna Beppa on June 12.
Italian Brand Pistakio Wants to Make Pistachios Mainstream in America
Appetito interviews a founder of a new Italian brand, Pistakio, about their mission to make their spread a staple in American pantries.
Give Thanksgiving an Italian Twist with Appetito’s Top Recipes
Bring Italian flavor to your Thanksgiving table with Appetito’s favorite sides, lasagnas, and desserts.
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.
Chef Francesca Marsetti: A Master of Fusion Food
Our contributor introduces Appetito readers to Chef Francesca Marsetti who is a master of Italian fusion cooking.
Joey Maggiore Talks Brunch King, The Italiano, and Italian Food in Arizona
The chef and restaurateur publishes his first cookbook with wild spins on brunch items, and opens his latest restaurant concept, bringing upscale Italian-American cuisine to the desert.
Festa Italiana Charlotte: An Italian Food and Wine Festival
Each May, Festa Italiana Charlotte transforms the city into a lively Italian celebration, blending food, wine, culture, and community with a meaningful charitable purpose.
Italian Cuisine Shines at the 2025 Food & Wine Classic in Aspen
Italian chefs and winemakers bring bold flavors and energy to the 2025 Food & Wine Classic in Aspen this June, offering a true taste of Italy in the Rockies.
Elizabeth’s Italian Opening in Old Bridge, New Jersey
New Jersey's new Italian restaurant promises a personal touch.
The Favorite Italian Cookbooks of Chef Jordan Frosolone
As one of America's best Italian chefs develops his next project, we thought to ask Jordan Frosolone for a list of his favorite cookbooks.
Chef POV: Where I Shop for Ingredients, and You Can, too!
In the inaugural edition of CHEF POV, Paola Marocchi shares her favorite places to find essential Italian ingredients in NYC and online.
Scampi in Philadelphia Goes “New Jersey Italian” in August
The August Tasting Menu from Scampi features New Jersey Italian American red and white tablecloth classics.
From the Dolomites to NoDa: Italian Comfort, Charlotte Soul
At Ever Andalo in Charlotte’s NoDa neighborhood, Italian comfort cooking meets a relaxed, community-driven approach to dining.
MICHELIN-Starred Chef Michele Minchillo Heads to Savannah for La Vetta Opening
Chef Michele Minchillo shares his vision for La Vetta, a new Italian restaurant opening on Savannah’s Broughton Street.
From Amalfi to Charleston: Allora’s Coastal Italian Story
Allora opens in Charleston this fall with handmade pasta, rooftop spritzes, and a streetside gelato window inspired by coastal Italy.
Inside Little Mama’s Italian Kitchen in Charlotte
Little Mama’s Italian Kitchen serves Italian American classics inspired by family recipes and fresh ingredients.
Inside Dallas’ Urban Italia with Chef Carla Pellegrino
Chef Carla Pellegrino discusses Italian American cooking at her new Dallas restaurant.
Provare Chicago: Italian Creole Restaurant in West Town
Provare in Chicago blends Italian technique with Creole flavor to create a menu that feels unexpected.
The Entreprenurial Spirit of Chef and Restaurateur Fabrizio Facchini
Our Editor-in-Chief caught up with restless restaurateur and chef Fabrizio Facchini to discuss his many endeavors.
Inside Philadelphia’s Borromini with Chef Julian Baker
At Stephen Starr’s new Rittenhouse Square restaurant, Chef Julian Baker channels decades of global experience into a menu worth checking out.
Chef Domingo Schingaro of Due Camini in Puglia
Chef Domingo Schingaro of Due Camini shares his approach to seasonal cooking in Puglia.
A Month of Italian Dining, New Orleans Style
From Magazine Street to the French Quarter, Italian restaurants are turning up the heat for COOLinary New Orleans 2025 with prix fixe menus all August long.
TASTE: Sullivan Catskills Food & Wine Returns This Fall
TASTE: Sullivan Catskills Food & Wine is back October 2–5, 2025, with top chefs, local talent, and four days of dinners, tastings, and a closing brunch at Bethel Woods.
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.
Costa: A Taste of the Italian Coast in the Heart of Charleston
From caviar-topped gnudi to roaming digestivi, this waterfront dining room makes a compelling case for Italian coastal dining in the Lowcountry.
UNESCO Backs Up Nonna on Italian Food
UNESCO made an announcement that confirms a truth Italians have known forever.
Italian Language Foundation Announces Giambelli Culinary Award Winners
The Giambelli Culinary Awards were announced at a gala honoring outstanding individuals and businesses in the Italian culinary industry.
The Standard Grill Collabs with Italian Sauce Brand Sauz
An iconic NYC home of New American cuisine has partnered with an Italian sauce brand for a limited-edition menu this August.
Settepani Harlem Celebrates 25 Years of Italian Culinary Tradition
Settepani marked 25 years in Harlem with a celebration that honored the bakery’s journey, its family roots, and the community that has supported them every step of the way.
The Italian Deli Co. Now Open in Pasadena
The Italian Deli Co. opened its doors in Pasadena, offering sandwiches, coffee, gelato, and a small Italian market for the neighborhood.
Romantic New York Italian Restaurants for Valentine’s Day
Candlelit trattorias and stylish dining rooms set the tone for an intimate date night.
Chef Tony Gemignani Helps Princess Cruises Alfredo’s Win Ospitalità Italiana
The honor reflects a focused investment in doing Italian pizza properly, even miles from shore.
How to Make the Italian American Classic of Penne alla Vodka
The Classic Italian American series with Chef Matthew Cutolo of legendary Brooklyn restaurant Gargiulo's continues with Penne alla Vodka.
Viviani and Giglio at the Austin Food and Wine Festival
Fabio Viviani, Anthony Giglio and a mix of Italian inspired vendors brought a strong Italian presence to the Austin Food and Wine Festival with fresh pasta, lively wine tastings and crowd friendly moments.
Italian American Classics, Part II: Stuffed Shells
The Classic Italian American series with Chef Matthew Cutolo of legendary Brooklyn restaurant Gargiulo's continues with Stuffed Shells.
How to Make Chef Andrea Congiusta’s Sacchetti from Legami
Chef Andrea Congiusta shares his Sacchetti recipe from Legami Charleston — a comforting fall pasta filled with leek and Parmigiano Reggiano and topped with mushroom ragout and goat cheese.
How to Make Mira’s Sardinian Culurgiones at Home
At Buffalo’s Mira, chefs Manny and Gina Ocasio are bringing lesser-known regional Italian dishes to the table, including the intricate handmade Sardinian pasta known as culurgiones.
Food, Art, Culture and Nature Are on Exhibit at Magazzino Italian Art
Magazzino Italian Art in NY's Hudson Valley offers an intersection of cultural entities designed towards fostering a shared humanity.
Italian Chocolate Salami: A Classic No-Bake Easter Dessert
Italian chocolate salami is a classic no-bake dessert traditionally served in Italy during Easter and other holidays.
Dēliz is Now Open in Chicago’s Bucktown
The new Bucktown restaurant focuses on wood fired steaks, seafood, and housemade pasta.
Italy on Madison: Italian Design, Food & Fashion in NYC
Italy on Madison is back for its third edition, bringing Italian fashion, design, food, and beauty to NYC with three days of public events and exclusive showcases.
Talucci’s Bakery Offers La Dolce Vita in the Lowcountry of Carolina
The family-run Talluci's Bakery provides the Lowcountry with a taste of La Dolce Vita in their own backyard.
Spritz, Pizza and Southern Charm at Frannie & The Fox
Handcrafted spritzes, wood-fired pizzas, and Italian hospitality meet Charleston charm at Frannie & The Fox.
Timballo di Anelletti at Alessandro’s Italian Brings Sicily to the Plate
In Regional Italian Series Episode Two, Sicily takes focus through a refined timballo di anelletti that balances tradition with a more precise approach.
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.
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.
Gennaro Esposito’s Easter Colomba at Grand Hotel et de Milan
Grand Hotel et de Milan presents a special Easter colomba by chef Gennaro Esposito.
Saint Bibiana’s Tiramisu Cooking Class in Savannah
This hands-on tiramisu experience highlights technique and personal touch.
Mother’s Day at Home: Favorite Italian Brunch Recipes
Skip the crowded brunch spots this year and bring the celebration home with Italian inspired dishes.
Osteria Molo Brings Puglian Cooking to Newport Beach
Chef Piero Topputo and co-owner Michele Riviello are setting a high bar for Italian dining in Newport Beach.
Amore al Dente: Best Italian Restaurants in NYC for Valentine’s Day
A romantic roundup of NYC’s best Italian restaurants for sharing pasta this Valentine’s Day.
Bosco Opens in San Francisco with Italian Cooking and Forest Design
Bosco opens in SoMa with chefs Ryan McIlwraith and Kaili Hill serving housemade pastas, wood-fired dishes, and a thoughtful wine and cocktail program.
Authentic Northern Italian Food at Denver’s Barolo Grill
For more than 30 years, Northern Italian traditions have shaped one of Denver's most celebrated dining experiences.
Italian American Classics, Part I: Chicken Piccata
The first recipe in a five-part series with an acclaimed Brooklyn chef features the silky, zesty classic of chicken piccata.
Balsamic Vinegar Demystified by Superstar Chef Missy Robbins
Appetito talks authentic Balsamic Vinegar of Modena with the superstar chef behind three of New York's most heralded Italian restaurants.
Paffuto Brings a Variety of Italian Tastes to South Philly
Three friends run Paffuto in South Philly with an array of Italian offerings from breakfast through dinner.
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.
25 of the Best Italian Restaurants in Miami
As the season begins in the tropics, here is where to find the best Italian cuisine in Miami for pasta, pizza, seafood, and more.
Babbo Returns with Familiar Faces and Fresh Energy
Stephen Starr reopens Babbo in Greenwich Village as chef Mark Ladner steps back into the kitchen with a confident new menu.
Chef’s Day Off: Chef Mark Bolchoz
For Cane Pazzo’s Chef Mark Bolchoz, a perfect day off blends Lowcountry life and Italian inspiration.
Pasta-Focused Otto & Pepe is Now Open in Miami’s Wynwood
The new restaurant bills itself as Miami’s first pasta bar and features a natural wine focus, plentiful outdoor space, and a menu from acclaimed Italian chef Viviana Varese.
Unwind at Vallata’s Aperitivo Hour in Union Square
Vallata’s aperitivo hour near Union Square features Italian cocktails, regional wines, and small bites made with fresh market ingredients.
Porchetta for a Good Cause in Northern New Jersey
Nine talented chefs from northern NJ brought their version of porchetta to Gioia Mia restaurant for a friendly competition to raise funds.
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.
Make St. Joseph’s Day Pasta the Brooklyn Roots Way
Chef Thomas Perone of Brooklyn Roots shares his recipe for St. Joseph's Day Pasta featuring marinated fish and robust aromatics.
The Italian Summer Kitchen: A Love Letter from Cathy Whims
Inspired by long afternoons in Tuscany and Umbria, Cathy Whims’ new cookbook captures the joy of summer meals shared outdoors - with recipes like her fiery Pollo alla Diavola.
Marcella Hazan on Screen: The Story of an Italian Food Icon
She never planned to become famous—or even cook. But Marcella Hazan transformed home kitchens across America. A new documentary captures her life, legacy, and the quiet power of doing things the right way.
10 Italian Food and Drink Trends to Watch for in 2025
Italian cuisine’s foothold on American food culture keeps growing. These are the questions we’ll be looking to answer in the year ahead.
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.
How to Make Nonna Pina’s Stuffed Artichokes
In the first recipe from I Will Be Your Grandmother, Sicilian chef Mario Traina shares the stuffed artichokes his grandmother made slowly and generously for family dinners in Sicily.
The Saint Reopens in Dallas Design District
Guests will find familiar favorites alongside new dishes in a more expansive setting.
Piccolo MORINI Brings Pasta and Martinis to SOHO in NYC
An old New York favorite gets a new address, a new look and plenty of reasons to stay for another round.
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.
