Sarah Campise Hallier

Sarah Campise Hallier is the Associate Editor at Appetito Magazine. She is also a Board Member of Poggioreale in America Inc, a nonprofit committed to preserving the history and cultural heritage of Western Sicilians and their diaspora. Featured in Italy Magazine, The Local IT, la Repubblica, and We the Italians, Sarah enjoys covering everything from cultural identity to the evolving Italian-American food experience. A California girl at heart, when she’s not crafting stories, she’s chasing down the best food and drink on her travels and sharing them on @FoodiesfromCA. Check out some of Sarah’s stories here.
San Francisco’s Italian Heritage Parade Lights Up North Beach
Music, food, and family brought North Beach to life as the San Francisco’s Italian Heritage Parade honored Italian culture, community pride, and generations of tradition.
Inside Philadelphia’s Borromini with Chef Julian Baker
At Stephen Starr’s new Rittenhouse Square restaurant, Chef Julian Baker channels decades of global experience into a menu worth checking out.
Via Aurelia Opens at San Francisco’s Mission Rock
The Che Fico team brings Tuscan warmth and California polish to Mission Rock with their first fine dining restaurant, Via Aurelia.
Chef Alex Espinoza Keeps Bottega’s Legacy Alive in Napa Valley
At Bottega Napa Valley, Executive Chef Alex Espinoza honors Michael Chiarello’s legacy with heartfelt Italian cooking, local ingredients, and the true meaning of hospitality.
Italian Restaurants Join NYC’s Make Food Not Waste Week
From pasta scraps to parmesan rinds, Italian restaurants like JR & Son, Raf’s, and Ops are turning tradition into inspiration during NYC’s Make Food Not Waste Restaurant Week.
TASTE: Sullivan Catskills Food & Wine Returns This Fall
TASTE: Sullivan Catskills Food & Wine is back October 2–5, 2025, with top chefs, local talent, and four days of dinners, tastings, and a closing brunch at Bethel Woods.
Michael Mina Brings Acqua Bistecca to Washington, D.C.
Michael Mina’s Acqua Bistecca brings Italian-inspired seafood, steak, and cocktails to Washington DC in a lively new setting.
From Amalfi to Charleston: Allora’s Coastal Italian Story
Allora opens in Charleston this fall with handmade pasta, rooftop spritzes, and a streetside gelato window inspired by coastal Italy.
Masseria Caffè and Bakery Now Open in West Palm Beach
Masseria Caffè has opened in West Palm Beach, serving fresh breads, pastries, and espresso.
Where Ossobuco Meets Bison: Tutti Bene Bozeman
Tutti Bene is open in downtown Bozeman with Italian dishes and Montana flavors.