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 at @forkBOUNDfoodies. Check out some of Sarah’s stories here.
Babbo Returns with Familiar Faces and Fresh Energy
Stephen Starr reopens Babbo in Greenwich Village as chef Mark Ladner steps back into the kitchen with a confident new menu.
Altamura Trattoria Opens in Doral, Florida
Acclaimed husband-and-wife chefs Massimo and Elisabetta Tundo open Altamura Trattoria in Miami’s Doral neighborhood, blending Northern and Southern Italian traditions.
Abbiocco Brings Italian-Inspired Comfort to Maine
At Abbiocco, owner Cole Curcio blends Italian inspiration with Maine warmth, serving house-made pasta, crafted cocktails, and a feeling that’s all family.
Ops East Village Launches Collaborative Pizza Series in NYC
The James Beard Award-nominated pizzeria celebrates community with a new pizza series featuring collaborations with Rosella, Yellow Rose, Win Son Bakery, and more.
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.










