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.
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.
Piccolo Buco Expands to Naperville with Pizza and Italian Favorites
Piccolo Buco brings Roman-inspired pizza and Italian classics to Naperville in partnership with Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants.
Leonardo DiCaprio Invests in Sustainable Champagne Telmont
Champagne Telmont, backed by Leonardo DiCaprio, blends more than a century of tradition with a bold sustainability program that redefines luxury.
Phil Stefani and Chef Art Smith to Lead Vatican Restaurant
Chicago restaurateur Phil Stefani and Chef Art Smith will lead the only dining venue at Borgo Laudato Si’, the Vatican’s historic estate.
Francesco Redi on Why the World Needs a Tiramisù World Cup
The Tiramisù World Cup returns to Treviso October 10–12, 2025, with 240 desserts competing. Founder Francesco Redi shares why this event has become a global celebration of Italy’s most iconic spoon dessert.