Sarah Campise Hallier

Sarah Campise Hallier is the Managing Editor of Poggioreale in America Inc, a nonprofit committed to preserving the history and cultural heritage of Western Sicilians and their diaspora. Her fascination with Italy goes beyond the postcard-perfect views—it’s about the layered history, the way past and present blur, and how every conversation somehow circles back to food. 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.
Crazee for Pasta Opens in Sacramento
Fresh pasta, pizza, and local flavor come together at Sacramento’s newest Italian spot—Crazee for Pasta, now open in Rancho Cordova.
Minuto Bauli Brings Fresh Italian Pastries to New York
A century-old Italian pastry brand brings its signature cream-filled treats and 12-hour rising process to New York for the first time.
Discover the 2025 Italian Film Festival of Marin County
Discover the films, flavors, and highlights of the 2025 Italian Film Festival of Marin County.
Blake Lively’s Another Simple Favor Puts Capri, Italy in the Spotlight
Explore the Capri filming locations of Another Simple Favor and discover where to dine like Blake Lively as Emily Nelson.
Stanley Tucci Explores Italy’s Regional Flavors in New Nat Geo Series
Stanley Tucci returns to Italy in a new Nat Geo series, diving deeper into regional food traditions, local artisans, and the cultural heart of the country he calls his second home.
“The Last Letter from Sicily” Serves Up Family, Fiction, and Flavor
Appetito interviews Lindsay Marie Morris about her Italian roots and their inspiration of her novel "The Last Letter from Sicily."
Donatella Boutique Hotel & Restaurant Arrives in Miami Beach This May
The Donatella Boutique Hotel & Restaurant arrives in Miami Beach this May offering hyper-personalized luxury.
How a Staten Island Restaurant Inspired Netflix’s “Nonnas”
The Netflix movie "Nonnas" was inspired by a Staten Island restaurant that has a kitchen staff of grandmothers from around the world.
How Italy’s Jure Sanguinis Changes Threaten Italian Food Culture
Italy's new Jure Sanguinis law makes it more difficult for American culinary figures to immerse in their ancestral homeland.
Poggioreale in America Reunion Celebrates Heritage in New Orleans
Descendents of the Sicilian village of Poggioreale gathered in New Orleans for a weekend reunion among other Italian American festivities.