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.
Rosemary’s Debuts New Spritz Menu in NYC’s West Village
From classic Aperol to limoncello and elderflower, Rosemary’s introduces a cocktail menu made for warm-weather sipping.
Marcella Hazan on Screen: The Story of an Italian Food Icon
She never planned to become famous—or even cook. But Marcella Hazan transformed home kitchens across America. A new documentary captures her life, legacy, and the quiet power of doing things the right way.
Italian Inspired Seafood Restaurant PISCES Opens at Wynn Las Vegas
PISCES at Wynn Las Vegas brings Italian seafood staples like spaghettini and orata to the Strip, served in a glamorous space inspired by Murano glass.
Will Italy Get a Spotlight in Apple TV+ Docuseries Knife Edge?
Apple TV+ just unveiled Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars, a new docuseries exploring the global pursuit of the Michelin star. But will any of Italy’s culinary greats make an appearance?
Italian Roots Run Deep at Paso Wine Fest in CA
Paso Wine Fest returns May 16–18 with over 100 wineries, but it’s the rise of Italian varietals—from Sangiovese to Nebbiolo—that has us paying extra attention.
Carmel Culinary Week 2025 Serves Up La Dolce Vita
Carmel Culinary Week returns from May 30 to June 7, featuring village-wide events, local wines, and a one-night Italian celebration on Dolores Street.
Alba Brings Its NYC Roots to the Heart of West Hollywood
Cucina Alba’s West Coast expansion brings handmade pasta and New York polish to a new indoor-outdoor space on Melrose Avenue.
A Tavola Dinner Series at Cecconi’s NYC
Cecconi’s at The Ned NoMad kicks off A Tavola, a new Italian dinner series featuring guest chefs from Italy.
Italy Meets Wall Street: NEROLAB’s Bold New Home
NEROLAB’s 21,500-square-foot flagship has arrived in the Financial District, blending Roman flavors and Italian hospitality with a sleek, modern setting.
Sebastian Maniscalco Stars in Apple’s Charles Ponzi Podcast
Long before his name became synonymous with fraud, Charles Ponzi was just another Italian dreamer chasing fortune in America—Easy Money explores how it all unraveled.