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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.

No Italian Blood Required: What Italy Taught Me About Italian Cooking

Chef Jennifer Bajsel discusses what Tuscany and Sicily taught her about cooking Italian food with humility.

August 5, 2026

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

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

Jessi and Alessio Pasini’s Summer Bruschetta

This fresh tomato bruschetta from From Italy With Amore celebrates the simple ingredients that define Italian summer cooking.

July 1, 2026

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.

May 1, 2026

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.

How to Make Pavlova with Pistachio Chantilly and Frutti di Bosco

When the sweetest berries of the season are at their peak, this is the dessert to make.

July 17, 2026

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

Oven-Roasted Chicken with Fresh Figs

One of Italy's favorite fruits adds surprising depth and richness to this rustic late summer dinner.

August 6, 2026

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.

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.

How to Make a Sicilian Fig Torta

Fresh figs don't last long, and neither will this summer cake once it comes out of the oven.

August 3, 2026

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

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

Discovering the Soul of Northern Italy Through Polenta

How a summer away from my family’s Abruzzese kitchen redefined everything I knew about Italian food.

September 15, 2026

Inside Dallas’ Urban Italia with Chef Carla Pellegrino

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

February 16, 2026

Sicilian Lemon Gelato With Yuzu and Fennel

This refreshing frozen dessert brings a taste of Sicily and Japan to every spoonful.

August 11, 2026

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

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

Jessi and Alessio Pasini on Their Debut Cookbook, From Italy With Amore

The creators behind a popular Italian-American social media account share how family recipes, seasonal cooking and authentic traditions inspired their first cookbook.

Recente Brings New World Italian Dining to NYC’s East Village

The team behind Recente talks East Village nightlife, Australian influences and a New World approach to Italian cooking.

August 18, 2026

Tomatoes and Burrata: A Taste of Italian Summer

Ripe tomatoes and creamy burrata are all you need for one of summer’s simplest Italian dishes.

August 21, 2026

Lamb With Aromatic Herbs

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

April 15, 2025

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

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

December 10, 2025

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

Meet Our Pasta School Contributor: Mandi Casey (Lowcountry Bella)

Every recipe has a story, and Mandi Casey has made a career of telling them.

August 4, 2026

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

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

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

Olio e Più Opens New East Village Location

A longtime Greenwich Village favorite is bringing its Italian charm to the East Village.

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

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

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

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

Introducing Babies to Italian Food: Family Recipes for First Meals

From semolino and zucchini puree to pasta and spezzatino, these Italian-inspired first foods make mealtime easy for babies and the whole family.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

When Makhani Met Spaghetti

A corporate chef from India and trained in Europe shares how he matched a sauce of his heritage's cuisine with a staple of Italian cooking.

May 20, 2026

The Neapolitan Roots in Chef Matthew Cutolo’s Torta Caprese

Episode Four of Joanna Moeller's Regional Italian series features a Neapolitan dessert from Chef Matthew Cutolo of Gargiulo's Restaurant.

May 19, 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

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

Vai a Farti Friggere: When Italian Insults Come Out of the Kitchen

In Italy, even irritation can be served sizzling.

June 22, 2026

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

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

Pasta School with Lowcountry Bella: The Heart of Fresh Pasta

The journey to mastering fresh pasta starts with a deceptively simple dough that has shaped Italian cooking for centuries.

July 31, 2026

Positive Influencer: Chef Stefani Poci

The Italian-Canadian creator shares how family traditions shaped her love of cooking.

July 30, 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.

January 23, 2025

Spirito di Patata: When Italians Blame the Potato for a Bad Joke

The humble potato has fed generations of Italians. Their sense of humor is another matter.

July 22, 2026

Why Italians Say “Ci Sta Come il Cacio sui Maccheroni”

Not every combination becomes a figure of speech. In Italy, pasta and cheese did.

August 5, 2026

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

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.

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.

January 30, 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

Heirloom Recipes from the Scotto Family of Pelato

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

February 13, 2026

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.

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

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.

February 6, 2025

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

Fare la Scarpetta: The Last Sweep of the Plate

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

March 23, 2026

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.

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

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.

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

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.

June 5, 2026

Scott Conant Brings Roman Cuisine to Roman God of Fire

Rome meets Arizona on Scott Conant’s latest menu.

August 28, 2026

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

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

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

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

Inside AMMAZZA!: Chef Hillary Sterling of Ci Siamo

Chef Hillary Sterling talks vegetables, the childhood memories behind AMMAZZA! and why curiosity remains central to the way she cooks and leads.

August 20, 2026

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

Pasta School with Lowcountry Bella: The Other Side of Fresh Pasta

Lesson 4 takes us south, where generations of cooks have transformed flour and water into beautiful handmade pasta.

September 11, 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

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.

Erica D’Arcangelo on the Family History That Inspired A Story About Pizza

Inspired by generations of family history, the author explains why some stories deserve to be passed on.

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

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

The Southern Italian Desserts You’ve Never Heard Of

Some of Italy’s sweetest surprises are hiding in the South.

August 12, 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

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

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.

The Italian Summer Food and Drink Gift Guide

Bring a little dolce vita to every summer gathering with these Italian-inspired finds.

July 27, 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

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