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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.

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.

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.

April 30, 2025

“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."

April 24, 2025

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.

April 21, 2025

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.

April 16, 2025

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.

April 16, 2025

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.

April 15, 2025

Flour + Water Pizza Shop Opens at Mission Rock in San Francisco

Flour + Water Pizza Shop has expanded their San Francisco presence with a new, fast-casual storefront at Mission Rock.

April 14, 2025