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Matthew Scialabba and Melissa Pellegrino are husband-and-wife chef-owners of the Italian restaurant Bufalina in Guilford, CT. They are well-versed in all things Italian, having visited all twenty-one regions of the country. They are the authors of two cookbooks, The Italian Farmers’ Table and The Southern Italian Farmers’ Table.

Matthew Scialabba and Melissa Pellegrino, chef owners of Bufalina, with their cookbook Lido.

Matthew Scialabba and Melissa Pellegrino

Casarecce with Pesto and Crispy Calamari from Lido

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Giovanna (Joanne) Mosconi is the daughter of renowned Greenwich Village chef Pietro Mosconi and the author of The Chef of Greenwich Village, a heartfelt blend of family memoir and recipes honoring her father’s immigrant journey. A true embodiment of La Dolce Vita, Giovanna shares her passion for Italian cuisine, Mediterranean living, and mindful indulgence through her brand, <a href="https://thechefsdaughter.nyc/">The Chef&#8217;s Daughter NYC.</a>
From homemade pasta in her family’s kitchen to leading wellness retreats in Sicily and Tuscany, Giovanna celebrates the art of eating well without deprivation. She also brings her culinary expertise to the Brooke Burke Body app, creating recipes and teaching live fitness classes that inspire a healthy, vibrant lifestyle. Blending movement, travel, and food, she invites others to savor life fully — one delicious plate at a time.
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Giovanna (Joanne) Mosconi

Joanne (Giovanna) Mosconi, author of "The Chef of Greenwich Village," with her father Chef Pietro Mosconi.

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Joanne (Giovanna) Mosconi on “The Chef of Greenwich Village”

Morgan Hines is a New York City-based contributor for Appetito. She loves learning about and experiencing Italian cuisine and culture. Morgan is a full time reporter at PhocusWire and also contributes to Hotels Above Par, Women&#8217;s Wear Daily, Footwear News, etc. She was previously a full time reporter at USA TODAY and holds degrees from Columbia University and Georgetown University. Follow her on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/morganemhines/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@morganemhines?lang=en">TikTok</a> at <a>@MorganEmHines. </a>

Morgan Hines

The Pasta Man Opens up about His New Cookbook, “Pasta Pronto”

Vanja van der Leeden, author of Italopunk: 145 Recipes to Shock Your Nonna. Photo by Remko Kraaijeveld.

Italopunk Is a Blasphemous Cookbook Out to Shock Your Nonna

In Roberto Serrini’s latest documentary,<a href="http://www.italyinbocca.com/discosauce"> “Disco Sauce: The True Story of Penne Alla Vodka”</a>, the food-fanatic filmmaker takes a deep dive into this controversial Italian-American classic, pushing the legal boundaries of culinary tradition to the point of almost landing himself in jail. The acclaimed filmmaker and travel writer is a contributor to Appetito.
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TravelClast">YouTube</a></li>
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Roberto Serrini

News

An Entire “Italy in Bocca” Cookbook Set Is Available at eBay

Alessandra Fontana is a viral cooking instructor known on TikTok and Instagram as La Salsiccia Ciociara. She has partnered with brands like La Figlia Del Presidente and One Day Chef. She resides in Milan, Italy.

Alessandra Fontana

Alessandra Fontana, a TikTok Sensation, on Her New Book

Flavia Diamante is the recipe developer and host of the acclaimed PIATTO™ cooking network, a culinary platform with over 20 million views on its popular YouTube channels. Born and raised in Italy, Flavia grew up immersed in the rich traditions of Italian cuisine. With a PhD in Medical Biotechnology, she combines scientific precision with her deep cultural heritage to develop recipes that are both authentic and approachable. As the host of PIATTO, Flavia shares her expertise with a global audience, helping home cooks master the art of traditional Italian cooking. Her latest cookbook is Pasta Affair: 50 Authentic Italian Recipes from Italy.

Italian cookbook author and culinary personality Flavia Diamonte. Photo by Julia DePascali.

Flavia Diamante

Italian Culinary Star Flavia Diamante Explains Her Cookbook, Pasta Affair

Cathy Coluccio Fazzolari is co-owner of the legendary D. Coluccio &amp; Sons in Brooklyn, New York. Founded by her late father in the mid-1960s, D. Coluccio &amp; Sons is one of the oldest importers of Italian specialty foods in the United States, with a retail store adjacent to the wholesale location. Cathy grew up in the business. She is fluent in Italian and has a bachelor’s degree in marketing from St. John’s University in Queens, New York. Today, she runs the day-to-day operations of the company, travels to Italy, and attends trade shows to source artisanal food products. She has a passion for food and learned to cook from her mother, who was a native of Calabria, Italy. Cathy has taught cooking classes at the Great Neck Adult Center, New York City College of Technology, and Boston College. Cathy has served on the board of Les Dames d’Escoffier New York as treasurer and is a member of the National Organization of Italian American Women (NOIAW).

Cathy Coluccio Fazzolari

Cathy Coluccio Fazzolari Writes About Her New Cookbook

I am the co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of Appetito magazine. I like Italian food &amp; drink, a lot. I am also an award-winning novelist and a regular contributor to the New York Times. More about my work can be found at <a href="https://andrewcotto.com/">Home &#8211; Andrew Cotto</a>.

Andrew Cotto

Frankie “Spice” Morelli on his MOBB Cookbook & Diet

Born in Italy and raised in the U.S., the cuisine of Italy is part of Anna Francese Gass’s soul. She graduated from the French Culinary Institute and began her career in the test kitchen at Food52. Her first cookbook, Heirloom Kitchen: Heritage Recipes and Family Stories from The Tables of Immigrant Women, was a collection of cherished family recipes from around the world published in 2021 and was featured on Today and Rachael Ray. Anna is known for her ingenious takes on traditional Italian dishes, and millions around the world have viewed her Instagram videos at @annafgass. She appears regularly on Good Morning America and Access Hollywood, and her recipes are top-rated on New York Times Cooking.

Cookbook author and food influencer Anna Francese Gass.

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