Italian culture
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.
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.
Aria Fritta: Almost Anything—But Not Air
From polenta to zucchini blossoms, Italian frying knows few limits. Its only boundary becomes a metaphor for words without substance.
When the Fruit Arrives: The Italian Way of Saying It’s All Over
A simple moment at the Italian table becomes a metaphor for when our options—and our resources—are nearly gone.
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.
Fare la Scarpetta: The Last Sweep of the Plate
In Italy, even the final streaks of sauce have a name.
Essere Una Minestra Riscaldata: After the First Simmer
From the Italian kitchen to public judgment, minestra riscaldata reminds us that second attempts rarely recover their original flavor.
Volere la Botte Piena e la Moglie Ubriaca: The Arithmetic of Desire
Why a full barrel and a drunken wife still explain our impossible wishes.
Elvira Brings the Spirit of Roman Sunday Supper to San Diego
Elvira co-owner Niccolò Angius shares how childhood memories of Roman Sunday gatherings inspired Cucina di Nonna, an immersive private dining experience in San Diego.
Bread and Hunger: Italy’s Measure of Good and Bad
From Buono come il pane to Brutto come la fame, two familiar sayings reveal how Italian culture measures good and bad at the table—through sustenance and deprivation.
