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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.

September 17, 2025

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.

Italian Cooking Tips and Tricks to Get through a Rough Pregnancy

Appetito's very pregnant contributor shares some tips on how to get through the final months with the help of Italian cooking.

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.

October 11, 2023

Must-Have Kitchen Equipment for Italian Cooking—On Sale!

These Amazon deals on kitchen equipment make it a great time to stock up and improve your Italian cooking experience.

August 1, 2023

Talking Fall Menus and Italian Cooking with Jordan Frosolone of The Leopard at des Artistes

Our Editor-in-Chief in conversation with one of New York's most talented Italian chefs, Jordan Frosolone of the Leopard at des Artistes.

September 29, 2023

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.

Matty Matheson, Everyday Magic, and the Italianita’ of Mushrooms

The Mushroom Council’s campaign, featuring Matty Matheson, reflects Italian cooking, where simple ingredients create strong flavor.

April 30, 2026

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.

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.

Clementina Brings Gluten Free Italian Dining to San Francisco

The new San Francisco trattoria is rethinking what authentic Italian dining can look like for families navigating celiac disease.

Noni’s Lighter Turkey Bolognese

This lighter turkey bolognese delivers slow-simmered comfort without the heaviness of the classic sauce.

January 20, 2026

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

Inside Dallas’ Urban Italia with Chef Carla Pellegrino

Chef Carla Pellegrino discusses Italian American cooking at her new Dallas restaurant.

February 16, 2026

John Bersani’s New Book Is about Friends & Recipes from Chianti

An expat in the heart of Chianti Country describes his new book dedicated to the friends and recipes in his adopted hometown.

February 19, 2025

Lamb With Aromatic Herbs

This Apulian recipe from The Regional Italian Cookbook feeds six, making it a perfect crowd pleaser.

April 15, 2025

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.

September 30, 2025

Italian Culinary Star Flavia Diamante Explains Her Cookbook, Pasta Affair

Flavia Diamante from the Italian cooking network PIATTO brings 50 authentic Italian pasta recipes to your kitchen in her new cookbook.

November 19, 2024

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.

August 7, 2025

How to Make Nonna Approved Cacio e Pepe

Celebrate World Pasta Day with Italian Street Kitchen’s nonna approved Cacio e Pepe, the most searched pasta in Italy. Creamy, simple, and full of Roman flavor.

October 22, 2025

Essere Come il Prezzemolo: The Herb That Ends Up Everywhere

In Italian cooking, the most modest herb becomes a measure of presence.

April 29, 2026

Appetito’s Collection of Seasonal Sips, Sweets, and Stories

Seasonal Italian recipes, cocktails, stories, and inspirations from the Appetito archives.

December 10, 2025

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.

Appetito’s Favorite Italian Books for the Last Minute Shopper

A smart and simple gift guide to Italian books worth wrapping (and unwrapping).

December 15, 2025

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.

Carbone Fine Food & MALIN+GOETZ Cook up a ‘Tomato Supercandle’

The Tomato Supercandle from Carbone Fine Food and MALIN+GOETZ provides a scent of classic Italian cooking at the flick of a flame.

August 22, 2025

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.

March 17, 2026

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

Sartiano’s Italian Steakhouse Opens at Wynn Las Vegas

A conversation with Scott Sartiano and Alfred Portale on what defines the Las Vegas opening.

March 23, 2026

WaPo Dining Editor Joe Yonan Writes about His New Book

Washington Post Food and Dining Editor, Joe Yonan, writes about his new plant-based and vegan cookbook exclusively for Appetito.

September 27, 2024

Chef’s Day Off: Andrea Congiusta on Music, Food, and Relaxing

Chef Andrea Congiusta of Washington Street Hospitality shares how he unwinds on his days off with music, workouts, pasta cravings, and exploring Charleston.

July 7, 2025

Glen Powell Launches Smash Kitchen Organic Olive Oil at Walmart

Glen Powell brings an Italian-inspired touch to America’s kitchens with Smash Kitchen’s new organic oils.

October 30, 2025

UNESCO Backs Up Nonna on Italian Food

UNESCO made an announcement that confirms a truth Italians have known forever.

December 11, 2025

Behind the Scenes at Legendary Gargiulo’s Restaurant in Brooklyn

After a successful recipe collaboration with Chef Matthew Cutolo of Gargiulo's in Brooklyn, our EIC visited for a tour and some lunch.

February 21, 2025

Finding “Il Dolce Far Niente” Before the Holiday Rush

Italian-inspired rituals to bring more calm and intention into November.

November 19, 2025

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.

March 16, 2026

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.

Seasonal Reset: Italian-Inspired Tips to Ease into Fall

As the season shifts, take a cue from Italian lifestyle—ground yourself with mindful rituals, seasonal food, and simple pleasures that make fall feel like a fresh start.

October 9, 2025

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.

January 22, 2026

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.

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

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.

February 13, 2025

How to Make Restaurant-Quality Fried Calamari at Home

The Classic Italian American series with Chef Matthew Cutolo of legendary Brooklyn restaurant Gargiulo's continues with Fried Calamari.

Crazee for Pasta Opens in Sacramento

Fresh pasta, pizza, and local flavor come together at Sacramento’s newest Italian spot—Crazee for Pasta, now open in Rancho Cordova.

Spritz, Pizza and Southern Charm at Frannie & The Fox

Handcrafted spritzes, wood-fired pizzas, and Italian hospitality meet Charleston charm at Frannie & The Fox.

August 20, 2025

Alba Brings Its NYC Roots to the Heart of West Hollywood

Cucina Alba’s West Coast expansion brings handmade pasta and New York polish to a new indoor-outdoor space on Melrose Avenue.

Austin’s Asti Trattoria Continues Its Story in Hyde Park

Asti Trattoria thrives in Hyde Park with co-owners Chris Moore and Chef Bryan Beneke, alongside Chef de Cuisine Evan Van Nort, balancing Italian tradition with Austin creativity.

August 27, 2025

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.

November 3, 2025

Heirloom Recipes from the Scotto Family of Pelato

Anthony Scotto III reflects on the family recipes and traditions behind Pelato.

February 13, 2026

How to Make Italian Stuffed Peaches with Amaretti and Chocolate

With summer in full swing, this recipe for stuffed peaches with cookies and chocolate is a perfect celebration of the season.

August 20, 2025

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.

Marcella Hazan’s Culinary Tools Will be in the Smithsonian

To celebrate the life and work of the legendary Italian cookbook author and teacher on the centennial of her birth, Marcella Hazan’s family donated her Italian cooking instruments to the esteemed institution.

April 17, 2024

Fare la Scarpetta: The Last Sweep of the Plate

In Italy, even the final streaks of sauce have a name.

March 23, 2026

Butter Made from Parmigiano Reggiano Cream is Better

Our Editor-in-Chief discovers a new butter from Ferrarini, an Italian brand that uses the cream from Parmigiano Reggiano for a sublime condiment.

October 18, 2024

Juliet Italian Kitchen Brings a Spring Wine Series to Austin

A beloved restaurant in Austin, Juliet Italian Kitchen, hosts a spring wine series in each of its three locations.

April 10, 2025

Parma Ristorante: Elena Corsini Mastro’s Central California Legacy

Nearly three decades in, one woman’s steady hands and Northern Italian roots have shaped a dining room where generations gather, return and feel at home.

February 1, 2026

Trattoria Lucia Builds a Following in Atlanta

At Trattoria Lucia, a simple approach to Italian cooking is drawing a loyal crowd in Atlanta’s Glenwood Park.

Old School Sunday Gravy by Chef Joe Isidori

Joe Isidori’s Sunday Gravy carries generations of tradition into the dining room at Arthur & Sons.

December 4, 2025

A Summer in Sirolo with the Semplici Family

A Canadian journalism student’s summer in Sirolo becomes a lesson in food, family, and the kind of love that lingers long after leaving Italy.

October 1, 2025

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.

Ospi Montecito Expands to The Post with an All-Day Italian Menu

With handmade pasta and wood-fired dishes, Ospi Montecito introduces a new all-day Italian concept to one of California’s most iconic coastal towns.

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.

January 26, 2026

Beaches and Bucatini: Devouring Aruba’s Italian Food

Appetito's wandering contributor, Rob LeDonne, goes searching for Italian food on the Dutch island of Aruba.

April 22, 2026

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

Old School and Modern: Eating Italian in Los Angeles

A historic Beverly Hills red sauce institution with Sinatra-era roots offers a rare glimpse into old school Italian dining in Los Angeles, balanced by the city’s modern Italian evolution.

March 19, 2026

Felice Brickell Opens This Week in Miami

The fast-spreading Felice brand from SA Hospitality brings a Tuscan-themed flagship to Miami’s bustling Brickell neighborhood.

July 16, 2024

Top of the Ridge: Italian Charm in New Hampshire

A peaceful farmhouse in New Hampshire brings guests a flavorful taste of Italy, thanks to the warm hospitality and home-style cooking of Tatiana and Gino Michelizza.

Join Deborah Dal Fovo in the Food Mecca of Emilia-Romagna

Appetito's contributor, Chef & Cooking Instructor Deborah Dal Fovo, will be leading a food-focused tour of Emilia-Romagna.

April 12, 2024

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.

February 2, 2026

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

David Rocco Brings Aperitivo and La Dolce Vita to Toronto

Our contributor visits Canadian culinary icon David Rocco to learn about his philosophy and venture into the cocktail bar business.

September 17, 2024

Look Inside Massara, the New NYC Restaurant From Stefano Secchi

The acclaimed chef’s follow-up to Rezdôra, Massara focuses on the cuisine of Campania, with fresh pastas, roasted meats, pizzettes, and more.

June 18, 2024

Meet Katie Caldesi of the Cookbook Series “Eat Around Italy”

Our contributor interviews Katie Caldesi, an English food celebrity and co-author of a series of cookbooks set in Italy.

November 7, 2024

Frankie “Spice” Morelli on his MOBB Cookbook & Diet

Our Editor-in-Chief talks with Frankie "Spice" Morelli about his MOBB Cookbook & Diet and its themes of health, redemption and mercy.

May 29, 2024

A New All-Day Cafe in NoMad, A Hazan Doc, and More NYC Italian Food News

Another week, another promising new Italian restaurant for NYC, plus how to help a documentary about Marcella Hazan get made, and more.

July 7, 2023

From Bari with Love, an Interview with Chef Mauro Campanale

Appetito interviews the young Italian chef, Mauro Campanale, to explore the ways he melds his background with a modern NYC aesthetic.

February 7, 2024

Italian Food and Drink Gifts For Dad

This Father’s Day (or any day), give Dad the gift of Italian food, drink, and cocktails with these curated selections.

June 12, 2024

NYC’s New Rosemary’s Midtown: 3 Must-Order Items

The third location of the neighborhood Italian restaurant brings spritzes, pasta, and even pizza to the eastside of Midtown Manhattan.

May 3, 2024

NA Slice Brings Neapolitan Pizza and Pasta Culture to NYC

Our Health & Wellness expert meets Luigi Gallo of NA Slice to learn about the culture of Neapolitan cuisine he has brought to NYC.

August 28, 2024

The Essential Italian Spices & Herbs for Your Pantry

Hadar Cohen Aviram, Executive Chef at McCormick, shares her must-have spices and dried herbs for Italian cooking and insights on what they can do for your cooking.

July 21, 2023

Italian Food Events at 2024 South Beach Wine & Food Festival

The annual food and drink bash on the beach in Miami features big names in Italian cuisine, from Dario Cecchini to Nancy Silverton. Here’s how to get tickets and all the other information you need to know.

January 8, 2024

Viola Buitoni Just Wrote the Book on Italian Artisanal Ingredients

Chef instructor and food writer Viola Buitoni takes us inside her new cookbook, Italy By Ingredient, inspired by her family's six generations of immersion in the local foods of Italy.

July 20, 2023

Sungold Tomato Spaghetti Carbonara

Famed food stylist and photographer Susan Spungen shares a delicious seasonal recipe for spaghetti with sungold tomatoes.

June 14, 2023

Italian Food Ingredients To Buy On Prime Day

Amazon’s Prime Days offer a great excuse to stock up on your Italian pantry.

July 11, 2023

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.

July 12, 2023

Chef Jason Neroni Opens Best Bet Pizzeria in Los Angeles

The accomplished chef from The Rose in nearby Venice is now making inventive pies, focaccia, and a full menu of California-Italian dishes.

July 27, 2023

Sogno Toscano Opens Its Latest Lifestyle Cafe in Santa Monica

The successful wholesale and importing company adds a West Coast cafe and marketplace to its portfolio after opening two NYC locations.

July 31, 2023

Dan Mancini is a Meatball Mastermind

The co-founder of Mama Mancini’s explains how he went from fashion world CEO to the CPG wizard behind QVC’s Italian-American brand success story.

January 21, 2025

Talking San Sabino with Angie Rito and Scott Tacinelli

The chefs behind West Village hit Don Angie discuss their brand-new follow-up, the seafood-centric San Sabino, and much more in this Appetito interview.

April 11, 2024

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.

August 14, 2023

Talking Amaro with Ana Rosenstein, CEO of Amante 1530

Our Editor-in-Chief talks with Ana Rosenstein, CEO of Amante 1530, an exciting new amaro brand in the aperitivo space.

April 30, 2024

Author Christina Minutillo on her book “cooking with italian roots”

The author shares the story of her Italian American roots and a secret family recipe from her cookbook/memoir.

August 25, 2023

Uova in Purgatorio with Tomato Sauce and Crusty Bread

A simple skillet dish brings baked eggs together with a rich tomato sauce and plenty of bread for scooping.

January 14, 2026

Author Mark Gowen on His New Cookbook “Pasta & Magic”

Welsh-Italian photographer and home cook Mark Gowen shares the culinary journey behind the first cookbook in the Pasta & Magic series.

November 24, 2025

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.

July 30, 2025

Saint Bibiana’s Tiramisu Cooking Class in Savannah

This hands-on tiramisu experience highlights technique and personal touch.

March 24, 2026

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.

September 30, 2025