Italian culture
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.
Finire a Tarallucci e Vino: When the Table Has the Final Word
In this week’s column on Italian sayings shaped at the table, Italian scholar and educator Samuel Ghelli explores conflict and coexistence in Italian life.
Avere Gli Occhi Foderati di Prosciutto: Ignoring What is Right in Front of You
Italian scholar and New York–based educator Samuel Ghelli continues his Appetito series, examining how an Italian expression uses food to illuminate the ways we choose not to see.
Eating and Drinking in Milan During the 2026 Winter Olympics
On the ground in Milan, Appetito contributor Rob LeDonne shares a first-person look at what and where to eat during the Winter Olympics.
L’Appetito Vien Mangiando: Why Appetite Comes With Eating
Italian scholar and New York-based educator Samuel Ghelli launches a new Appetito series exploring how Italian sayings shape ideas about food, language and life.
A Sunday Dinner Gift Guide for Italian Food Lovers
From pantry treasures to indulgent treats, these Italian picks celebrate the magic of Sunday dinner.
Finding “Il Dolce Far Niente” Before the Holiday Rush
Italian-inspired rituals to bring more calm and intention into November.
