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Casarecce with Pesto and Crispy Calamari from Lido
From Lido: Recipes and Stories from Italy’s Beach Clubs, this pesto pasta with crispy calamari captures the coastal flavors and simple cooking of Italy’s best beaches.
How to Have the Tucci Experience in Firenze
Inspired by his memoir in progress, Max Tucci shares his family's history in Firenze and advice on how to experience the city his way.
Appetito Travels: Finding a Little Italy in Newport Beach, California
A sun filled coastal escape blends beach walks, a Mediterranean resort and Italian flavors in Newport Beach and Laguna Beach.
Some Travel Tips for Your Upcoming Trip to Italy
A frequent traveler to Italy, our Editor-in-Chief offers some simple suggestions on how to make the most of a visit to Il Bel Paese.
Summer Travel to Italy: Europe’s New Entry Rules Explained
New EU systems are changing how travelers enter Italy, but not all requirements are in place for summer 2026.
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.
Exploring Sorrento’s Culinary Traditions with Access Italy
While many travelers come to Sorrento for its dramatic coastline and seaside beauty, the peninsula’s most authentic stories are found through its food, from family-run restaurants and local wines to generations-old culinary traditions.
Inside Lido: Recipes and Stories from Italy’s Beach Clubs
What began as a way to share Italy with their daughter becomes a cookbook shaped by years of travel, capturing the food and culture of the country’s beach clubs.
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.
UNESCO Backs Up Nonna on Italian Food
UNESCO made an announcement that confirms a truth Italians have known forever.
Easter Roast Lamb (Agnello Arrosto) with Pancetta and Potatoes
This classic Italian roast lamb is a simple, flavorful dish traditionally served in spring and at Easter.
Bianco Latte: A Family’s Pastry Legacy, From Treviso to New York
A family pastry tradition that began in Treviso more than seventy years ago continues in New York.
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.
Domenica Marchetti on Her New Cookbook: Italian Cookies
Italian cookbook author Domenica Marchetti shares the details of her forthcoming title dedicated to Italian cookies.
Experience Authentic Italy with Me & Appetito in Piedmont This Fall
Appetito is partnering with chef and culinary travel guide, Julie Hartigan, on a once in a lifetime trip to Piedmont.
Inside the Launch Party for Italy Segreta’s Tavola Issue
The bash held at Felice on Hudson in NYC featured a multi-course menu of Tuscan-inspired dishes—and a killer gift bag.
Appetito Partners with Renaissance Minds on “The Art of Balance”
Appetito announces a collaboration with lifestyle brand Renaissance Minds dedicated to the practices of successful Italophiles in America.
Pastina al Formaggino: Creamy Italian Comfort Food Recipe
This creamy take on a childhood classic brings a different kind of comfort to the table.
Appetito’s Favorite Italian Books for the Last Minute Shopper
A smart and simple gift guide to Italian books worth wrapping (and unwrapping).
Italianity: The Culture of Italian Wine Explained
Winemaker Andrea Lonardi and writer Jessica Dupuy on their new book Italianity: The Culture of Italian Wine and the common thread that runs through every bottle.
Essere una Buona Forchetta: Where Eating Becomes Appreciation
In Italy, eating is not just about how much or how “well,” but about how much pleasure, attention, and satisfaction one brings to it.
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.
An Appetito Video Production: Where to Eat in Parma
Appetito Studios presents our first film production, "Postcards from Parma," featuring our expat contributor Graceanne LaCombe.
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.
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.
Join Rossella Rago for a Culinary Tour of Puglia and Matera
The incomparable Italian food personality Rossella Rago outlined her upcoming culinary tour to Puglia and Matera.
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.
Inside Sorrento’s Grand Hotel La Favorita
A local’s look at Grand Hotel La Favorita, from its central location to its standout dining.
A Tavola Dinner Series at Cecconi’s NYC
Cecconi’s at The Ned NoMad kicks off A Tavola, a new Italian dinner series featuring guest chefs from Italy.
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.
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.
Five Day Trips & Getaways from Rome
Here are five serene and easy to reach escapes from the bustle of Rome that make for day trips or overnight excursions.
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.
How a Beloved Aunt Inspired Zia Pia, an Italian Importer in Charlotte, NC
When Victoria Custodi launched Zia Pia in 2013, she wasn’t just starting a business; she was honoring a legacy.
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.
The All-Day Dining Trend at Italian Eateries in New York City
Here are three of the latest Italian-inspired cafés-turned-restaurants to hit the New York City food scene.
Vinitaly and the City Brings a Toast to Verona this April
Vinitaly and the City returns to Verona's historic city center with its celebration of wine, culture, and culinary traditions.
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.
Hugo Spritz: How to Make the TikTok-Viral Drink
This hit social media spritz differs from the usual red bitter version, using elderflower liqueur as its base.
The Allure of Aqua e Vino
Chef Gabriele Grigolon brings Northern Italian tradition and European training to his intimate Charlotte restaurant, Aqua e Vino.
Lowcountry Bella on Her Cookbook: “Mangia Y’all, Make Every Day Delicious”
Our contributor shares the inspiration of her new cookbook that combines her passion for Italy and that of her home in the Lowcountry of SC.
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.
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.
A Reflection on Appetito at 1,000 Published Articles
Appetito's Co-founder and Editor-in-Chief reflects on the milestone of 1,000 articles publishes about Italian food, drink & lifestyle.
Where Daniel Mancini, Co-Founder of Mama Mancini’s, Eats in Rome
The Co-founder of an American meatball company offers his recommendations for eating in his favorite Italian city of Rome.
Meet Clarissa Carlucci, founder of the Italian lifestyle brand CARINA
Marianna Cuomo Maier interviews Clarissa Carlucci, founder an Italian lifestyle brand inspired by the Italian Riviera and La Dolce Vita.
Ronnie Fieg Opens Ronnie’s Pronto Beside Kith West Hollywood
The Kith founder’s newest hospitality venture brings Italian-inspired sandwiches, frozen matcha drinks, and New York café culture to Sunset Boulevard.
La Dolce Vita Orient Express, Luxury Italian Train Travel Debuts
Pasta on the Orient Express? Here’s what to know about the newly announced train experience, open for bookings now and launching in Spring 2025.
Tucci in Italy: Episode One Recap
Episode One takes viewers through Tuscany’s unique food, strong traditions, and deep connection to local pride.
Saint Bibiana’s Tiramisu Cooking Class in Savannah
This hands-on tiramisu experience highlights technique and personal touch.
Sunday Shop: 3 Manhattan Eateries for Spring
Morgan Hines seeks out the best in not only food and drink but style, housewares, and more. Welcome to Appetito’s Sunday Shop!
10 Tasty Gifts From Italy for the Food & Wine Lover in Your Life
Consider these ten Italian food and wine holiday gift ideas that can be shipped to the United States or Canada.
Eataly North America CEO Tommaso Brusò Talks Expansion & More
At the launch of a new south Florida location, Eataly North America CEO Tommaso Brusò spoke with Appetito on an array of topics.
Matcha in Milan: How Green Tea is Reshaping Café Culture
A look at how matcha is finding its place alongside espresso in one of the world’s most coffee-obsessed cities.
Philadelphia’s Italian Market Festival Returns this May
Seven city blocks of old-school Italian American eats, live music, and the traditional procession of saints is coming to Philadelphia.
Chef Domingo Schingaro of Due Camini in Puglia
Chef Domingo Schingaro of Due Camini shares his approach to seasonal cooking in Puglia.
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.
Meet Maria Rita Bellini, GM of Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni in Florence
The General Manager of one of Florence's most revered hotels talks about her beloved job at Antica Torre di Via Tornabouni.
Dear Emilia Opens in Denver’s RiNo District This January
A new Italian restaurant from the team behind Restaurant Olivia opens in Denver.
Michael Mina Brings Acqua Bistecca to Washington, D.C.
Michael Mina’s Acqua Bistecca brings Italian-inspired seafood, steak, and cocktails to Washington DC in a lively new setting.
Mangiare la Foglia: When Getting It Is Something You Eat
In Italian, understanding is not always something you grasp. Sometimes, it is something you eat.
Italian Expert Allison Scola Tags Rossella Rago for a Sicilian Tour
Appetito sits down with the incomparable Rossella Rago and seasoned Sicilian tour guide Allison Scola to discuss their forthcoming trip.
Charleston Says “Ciao” to Positano at Allora
Allora brings a slice of the Amalfi Coast to Charleston, where pasta is made daily and one drink easily turns into three.
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.
Come Savor Umbria with Cookbook Author Anna Francese Gass
Learn about a culinary and cultural tour in Italy's region of Umbria with cookbook author Anna Francese Gass.
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.
Fabbri 1905, Toscana Tourism & All About Italy Bring Aperitif to NYC
Ten NYC restaurants celebrate Italian Aperitif Week with custom cocktails and Tuscan pairings, thanks to Fabbri 1905, All About Italy, and Toscana Tourism.
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.
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.
How to Make Pizza Rustica
Our Low Country Bella shares the history of and a recipe for Easter Pie or Pizza Rustica, a decadent post-Lent dish often served at Easter.
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.
Appetito’s Collection of Seasonal Sips, Sweets, and Stories
Seasonal Italian recipes, cocktails, stories, and inspirations from the Appetito archives.
Discovering Hidden Wine Gems and Winemakers in Central Italy
Our Editor-in-Chief takes a wine tour of his beloved central Italy and discovers hidden gems, new friends and some alpacas.
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.
Castello Barone Vineyards in North Carolina’s Yadkin Valley
In the Yadkin Valley’s Swan Creek AVA, Castello Barone Vineyards blends Italian and French roots with North Carolina terroir, producing wines that honor heritage while embracing innovation.
Pizza Czar Anthony Falco on Heritage and Global Dough
Pizza Czar author Anthony Falco shares his journey from Brooklyn to the world stage, exploring his Sicilian heritage, flour myths, and pizza’s global future.
Sunday Shop: Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Morgan Hines seeks out the best in not only food and drink but style, housewares, and more. Welcome to Appetito’s Sunday Shop!
Buon Natale: An Italian Aspic Christmas!
This classic holiday dish connects Italian tradition, family memory, and the art of the festive table.
Francesco Redi on Why the World Needs a Tiramisù World Cup
The Tiramisù World Cup returns to Treviso October 10–12, 2025, with 240 desserts competing. Founder Francesco Redi shares why this event has become a global celebration of Italy’s most iconic spoon dessert.
La Caravella Amalfi: A Conversation with Chef Antonio Dipino
Inside a historic Amalfi restaurant where cuisine, art, and family history continue to shape the experience.
Three Northern Italian Grand Hotels That Define Luxury & Fine Cuisine
Here is a guide to three luxury Grand Hotels in northern Italy that feature cuisine as sophisticated as the surroundings.
How Kosher Food in Italy Requires Passion upon Passion
Filmmaker Robert Serrini shares his experiences learning about the process to deem food Kosher in Il Bel Paese.
La Bottega Nicastro is Ottawa’s Home of Fine Italian Food
Our contributor from Canada pays tribute to his favorite Italian market in the nation's capital city of Ottawa.
Tucci in Italy: Episode 2 Recap
In episode two of "Tucci in Italy," Tucci explores the culinary culture of the northern region of Lombardy.
Embracing My Italian Roots and a Lamb Recipe for Easter
Our contributors visit to her ancestral village inspired an Easter tradition back home featuring the lamb recipe included.
What We Know About Stanley Tucci’s New Italy TV Show
The actor and TV host will return to his food travels in Italy with a new National Geographic series beginning next year.
Eating with Danilo Gallinari: An Italian Basketball Player in America
Appetito chats with Danilo Gallinari, a veteran NBA player from Italy, about his experiences with food in America.
Mi Amo Amaro: The Soul of Italy in a Glass
Across Venice, Tuscany, and Sicily, a quest to understand amaro uncovers the history, craft, and heart of Italy’s bittersweet tradition.
A Tavola Non Si Invecchia: Why Italians Never Rush the Table
Time at the table is not counted—it is set aside.
How Not to Throw an Italian Wedding Feast
In Italian, something modest cannot pass for something grand.
Essere Come il Prezzemolo: The Herb That Ends Up Everywhere
In Italian cooking, the most modest herb becomes a measure of presence.
Rome by Vespa: Inside Scooteroma’s Private Tours
A private tour with Scootomera reveals the layers of the Eternal City.
Phil Rosenthal on Food, Family, and Feeling Lucky
The creator of Everybody Loves Raymond talks about food as love, the joy of family meals, and his latest cookbook, Phil’s Favorites.
What Products to Bring Home From Your Next Trip to Italy
Our contributor shares some secrets to bargain shopping for an array of products in an off the-beaten-path way in Italy.
An Ode to an Artisanal Pasta Maker and a Squash Pasta Recipe
A chef and educator pays tribute to the symbolism of pasta in Italian gastronomy while recognizing an artisanal producer with a seasonal recipe.
Chef Laurent Tourondel on 10 years of L’Amico in New York City
Appetito interviews Chef Laurent Tourondel on his ten years of owning and operating L'Amico restaurant in New York City.
Anto’s Pizza Puts Conway, South Carolina, on the Map
At Anto’s Pizza Romana in Conway, technique, tradition, and competition-level precision are shaping one of the area’s most talked-about pizzerias.
Gelato Happiness with Sergio Dondoli in San Gimignano
Award-winning gelato master Sergio Dondoli delights visitors in San Gimignano with his signature flavors and commitment to exceptional ingredients. In an interview with Appetito, he shares how his passion began, the memories behind his most beloved creations, and why happy cows make the best gelato.
Chef’s Day Off: Michele Di Bari on Maui Time
Chef Michele Di Bari’s day off in Maui centers on family, food and routine.
