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.
Bay Area Ferragosto at Johnny & Sanny’s in Mountain View
Johnny & Sanny’s brings Ferragosto to downtown Mountain View with lobster pasta, patio music, and festive summer energy.
The Sicilian Butcher Opens in North Dallas
The Sicilian Butcher opens its second Texas location in North Dallas this August with signature meatballs, handmade pastas, and a build-your-own cannoli bar. A portion of opening day sales will benefit Feed the Children.
Settepani Harlem Celebrates 25 Years of Italian Culinary Tradition
Settepani marked 25 years in Harlem with a celebration that honored the bakery’s journey, its family roots, and the community that has supported them every step of the way.
Sicilian Spirits and Tuscan Sweets Take Over Portrait Milano
Portrait Milano hosted Sicily's Morgana Cocktail Bar alongside a new Sammontana gelato kiosk bringing Tuscan sweetness to Milan all summer.
Una Pizza Napoletana Wins Top Pizza in USA Again
Una Pizza Napoletana has once again been crowned top pizzeria in America by 50 Top Pizza USA. Discover this year’s winners and pizza trends.
L’Olivo Introduces Venetian Cicchetti Culture to Calgary
Giuseppe di Gennaro launches L’Olivo, a cicchetti restaurant and lounge redefining Italian dining in Calgary’s Inglewood.
Gene & Georgetti Meats Delivers Chicago’s Steaks
Gene & Georgetti celebrates 85 years as Chicago’s original Italian steakhouse by delivering its signature USDA Prime steaks and Tuscan-inspired flavors to homes nationwide.
ai Pazzi to Open at JW Marriott Las Vegas This July
Chef Fabio Viviani brings ai Pazzi to JW Marriott Las Vegas this July, serving handmade pastas, seafood, and Italian cocktails.
Parmigiano Reggiano Cracks a World Record in Canada
Loblaw stores across Canada cracked over 1,600 Parmigiano Reggiano wheels at once, setting a new world record and celebrating Italian cheese traditions.
Lioni’s Burrata Wins Top Cheese Honor
America’s Test Kitchen and Cook’s Illustrated name Lioni’s Burrata Con Panna their favorite, celebrating its rich, creamy texture and authentic Italian flavor.