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.
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.
Pasta, Pizza, and Purpose: Austin Restaurant Weeks
Through September 14, Austin Restaurant Weeks brings Italian flavors to the table while raising meals for the Central Texas Food Bank.
The Italian Deli Co. Now Open in Pasadena
The Italian Deli Co. opened its doors in Pasadena, offering sandwiches, coffee, gelato, and a small Italian market for the neighborhood.
Chef Marc Forgione Brings Purposeful Meat to Peasant
At Peasant in NoLita, chef Marc Forgione is redefining whole animal dining with wood fire, local farms, and a deep respect for every cut.
Gelato Festival World Masters Returned to Los Angeles
The world’s top artisanal gelato competition returned to Hollywood, bringing master chefs, bold flavors, and a mission to educate and give back.
Long Island Pizza Fest Debuts in Huntington with Top Pizzerias
Long Island’s first-ever Pizza Fest brings together beloved pizzerias, live entertainment, and Italian flavors for an unforgettable day in Huntington.
Bacarosa Opens in New Jersey with Chef Andrew Riccatelli
Bacarosa debuts in Nutley, New Jersey, where Chef Andrew Riccatelli brings wood-fired pizza, handmade pastas, and a playful Italian spirit to a reimagined space.
Austin’s Asti Trattoria Continues Its Story in Hyde Park
Asti Trattoria thrives in Hyde Park with co-owners Chris Moore and Chef Bryan Beneke, alongside Chef de Cuisine Evan Van Nort, balancing Italian tradition with Austin creativity.