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.
L’Olivo Introduces Venetian Cicchetti Culture to Calgary
Giuseppe di Gennaro launches L’Olivo, a cicchetti restaurant and lounge redefining Italian dining in Calgary’s Inglewood.
Gene & Georgetti Meats Delivers Chicago’s Steaks
Gene & Georgetti celebrates 85 years as Chicago’s original Italian steakhouse by delivering its signature USDA Prime steaks and Tuscan-inspired flavors to homes nationwide.
ai Pazzi to Open at JW Marriott Las Vegas This July
Chef Fabio Viviani brings ai Pazzi to JW Marriott Las Vegas this July, serving handmade pastas, seafood, and Italian cocktails.
Parmigiano Reggiano Cracks a World Record in Canada
Loblaw stores across Canada cracked over 1,600 Parmigiano Reggiano wheels at once, setting a new world record and celebrating Italian cheese traditions.
Lioni’s Burrata Wins Top Cheese Honor
America’s Test Kitchen and Cook’s Illustrated name Lioni’s Burrata Con Panna their favorite, celebrating its rich, creamy texture and authentic Italian flavor.
Tarì Trattoria Brings Amalfi Coast Flavors to Washington, DC
From dry-aged Mediterranean fish to housemade scialatielli, Tarì Trattoria introduces Francesco Amodeo’s southern Italian traditions to Washington’s Union Market.
Di Marco Brings Its Signature Roman Crust to the U.S. Market
The original Roman pinsa lands in the U.S. as Di Marco makes its debut at the Summer Fancy Food Show, offering a lighter, more versatile alternative to traditional pizza.
Sammontana Gelato Debuts in the U.S.
Italy’s most beloved gelato brand lands in New York, marking its first-ever U.S. debut with immersive events at Eataly Flatiron and Madison Square Park.
Cane Pazzo Joins the Charleston Dining Scene
Chef Mark Bolchoz’s new osteria in Hanahan blends handmade pasta, wood-fired dishes, and Lowcountry ingredients for a fresh take on Italian cooking near Charleston.
Bottega Begins a New Chapter in Napa Valley
Rich Frank and John Hansen step into full ownership of Bottega in Yountville, keeping the restaurant’s identity intact while Executive Chef Alex Espinoza leads it forward.