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.
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.
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.
Juliet Italian Kitchen Brings a Spring Wine Series to Austin
A beloved restaurant in Austin, Juliet Italian Kitchen, hosts a spring wine series in each of its three locations.