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Appetito

Bona Furtuna

Part reporter, part pasta enthusiast, and always in search of a good story, the Appetito Editors bring readers the latest happenings in food, travel and Italian culture.

Appetito Editors

Italian dishes, seafood, steak and desserts arranged on a table at La Sponda in Miami.

News

This Week in Italian Dining News: New Openings & Negroni Week (Sept. 21)

<a href="https://www.sarahhallier.com/">Sarah Campise Hallier</a> is the associate editor of Appetito Magazine and co-founder of <a href="https://www.forkboundfoodies.com/">Forkbound Foodies</a>, where she shares exceptional culinary and travel experiences.
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 food, travel and wellness stories, she’s chasing down the best foodie finds on her travels and sharing them at <a title="https://www.instagram.com/foodiesfromca/" href="https://www.instagram.com/forkboundfoodies/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@forkBOUNDfoodies</a>.  Subscribe to her <a href="https://www.sarahhallier.com/about-1">newsletter</a> to keep up to date on the best places to eat, stay and tour.
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Sarah Campise Hallier

Features

Scott Conant Brings Roman Cuisine to Roman God of Fire

Jimmy's in Lodi, California. Photo credit: Patty Schmidt

Lodi’s Pete Murdaca on Jimmy’s, Pietro’s and Family Tradition

Tavern-style pizzas, sandwiches and salads at Dicey’s Pizza & Tavern.

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This Week in Italian Dining News: New Openings & Negroni Week (Sept. 21)

Scott Conant Brings Roman Cuisine to Roman God of Fire

Lodi’s Pete Murdaca on Jimmy’s, Pietro’s and Family Tradition

This Week in Italian Food News: New Restaurant Openings (Aug. 21)