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Sunday Shop: Ellis Brooklyn, Zwiesel Glas, Piccola Cucina Osteria

Morgan Hines seeks out the best in not only food and drink but style, housewares, and more. Welcome to Appetito’s Sunday Shop!

September 14, 2025

Bacarosa Opens in New Jersey with Chef Andrew Riccatelli

Bacarosa debuts in Nutley, New Jersey, where Chef Andrew Riccatelli brings wood-fired pizza, handmade pastas, and a playful Italian spirit to a reimagined space.

August 27, 2025

The Scotto Restaurant Empire Arrives in Charleston with Pelato

The Scotto family has extended their Italian restaurant presence in the south with the opening of Pelato in Charleston.

July 9, 2025

What to Order at Ficuzza, New York City’s West Village Newcomer

Appetito visits the new Sicilian restaurant Ficuzza in the West Village and shares an overview and some recommendations.

June 23, 2025

Piatti Opens in Laguna Beach

Piatti opens its latest trattoria in Laguna Beach, serving handmade pastas, cocktails, and Italian comfort classics in a breezy space just steps from the ocean.

New York’s Café Fiorello Sets the Table in Washington, D.C.

The Fireman Hospitality Group brings its iconic Upper West Side restaurant to D.C., blending tradition, comfort, and city energy.

Experience a Taste of Sicily at Ficuzza’s Aperitivo Hour

Enjoy Sicilian wines, cocktails, and small plates at Ficuzza’s Aperitivo Hour in the West Village.

Italian Inspired Seafood Restaurant PISCES Opens at Wynn Las Vegas

PISCES at Wynn Las Vegas brings Italian seafood staples like spaghettini and orata to the Strip, served in a glamorous space inspired by Murano glass.

Carmel Culinary Week 2025 Serves Up La Dolce Vita

Carmel Culinary Week returns from May 30 to June 7, featuring village-wide events, local wines, and a one-night Italian celebration on Dolores Street.