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The Casa Julian: A Mexican-Italian Cocktail to Beat the Heat

Chef/owner Julian Media shares a cocktail recipe from his first Italian restaurant, Amarena, in Manhattan.

July 18, 2024

Appetito’s Favorite Italian Spots on NBC’s “New York Live”

Watch Appetito's EIC, Andrew Cotto, on New York Live sharing a few of his favorite authentic Italian places in NYC.

July 15, 2024

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.

July 9, 2024

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.

June 28, 2024

Body and NYC’s Altro Paradiso Partner for ‘Summer Mondays’

Move over, Summer Fridays. The lower-proof vodka brand Body and SoHo Italian restaurant from Ignacio Mattos are partnering for a Summer Mondays Happy Hour.

June 5, 2024

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.

June 4, 2024

Spent Coffee Negroni: The Perfect Sustainable Cocktail

Don’t let your coffee grounds go to waste. Infuse them in an Italian bitter aperitif to make a Negroni that’s also a nod to sustainability.

May 24, 2024

The Bicicletta Cocktail, a Milanese Classic

In an excerpt from her book, Stuzzichini, Stef Ferrari revisits a beloved spritz from Milan made with Campari, white wine, and soda.

May 21, 2024

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.

May 2, 2024

Dante x Bemelmans: Two Cocktail Icons Create a NYC Pop-up

Downtown classic Dante and hotel bar mainstay Bemelmans will team up for a Met Gala-inspired pop-up next week at The Carlyle.

April 18, 2024