With 10 million followers across platforms, the American-Italian couple brings humor, culture, and a side of pasta to the internet
Carlo and Sarah Longo are taking the internet by storm with their hilarious blend of food, humor, and cultural quirks. With 6.3 million followers on TikTok, this American-Italian couple has turned their unique cross-cultural relationship into viral content that keeps fans laughing.
From Sarah pulling pranks, like snapping spaghetti in half (a crime to Carlo), to the couple navigating funny language mix-ups, their videos offer a delightful peek into the differences and similarities of their worlds. Whether they’re filming food traditions or simply enjoying each other’s company, Carlo and Sarah’s genuine chemistry is what makes their videos irresistibly entertaining.
So pour yourself a cappuccino, relax, and dive into the funny, heartfelt world of the Longos.
What were your first impressions of each other when you met in Italy and what was the most memorable moment from your early dating days?
Sarah: Our answers are completely different, for me the first impression I have of meeting Carlo was that he was just a really hot lifeguard. I knew nothing about him and the first time I saw him was in the summer of 2015 when I went on a graduation trip to Italy with my Nonna. I just remember saying “wow who is that, he’s REALLY hot.”
Carlo: And for me, when I saw Sarah for the first time I fell in love. I remember thinking “wow, how is she real?” but I never knew it was even a possibility to talk and speak with her. But I always tried talking to her through Sarah’s Nonna (I eventually spent the next summers trying to learn English on my own in case I ever got to see her again).
Sarah: Our most memorable moments from our early dating days during the summer of 2019 was how Carlo would end his work days at the beach club at 11 pm and immediately come to pick me up at my Nonna’s house and take me on dates where we would stay up until 7 am the next morning. That summer was magical, and by the end of it we were extremely sleep deprived, but we didn’t want to miss a moment with each other.
Sarah, can you share the story of how your Nonna knew Carlo as he grew up? What role did that connection play in your relationship?
Sarah: My Nonna & Nonno both grew up 5 minutes away from Carlo’s family in Italy. So it was crazy to see that connection after we fell in love. My family has a long history of visiting Carlo’s family beach club every summer. My Nonna has memories of seeing Carlo & his siblings working there growing from just babies in their diapers to being the lifeguard, and the true backbones of the business. I had no idea who Carlo was until the summer of 2015... And it wasn’t until after we fell in love that my Nonna shared all of these funny stories with me. It is even more crazy because my Nonna is one of my best friends, so the fact that she knew the love of my life before he became the love of my life is truly amazing.
Your love story spans several years, including the challenges of long-distance dating. How did you stay connected during that time?
Sarah: Having to do long distance was definitely one of the most difficult times in our relationship but it made us stronger in the long run. We were actually separated during the pandemic which made the long distance that much harder because we were unable to see each other even if we wanted to. We would facetime when we could because at the time we were both in nursing school and of course with the time difference it was very difficult to find time to facetime together but Carlo would stay up most nights and watch movies with me or we would have dinner dates on facetime. The most important thing that we learned throughout the long distance was that communication was key and we took that valuable lesson with us throughout our 5 years together.
Can you share some of your favorite Italian dishes that you love to cook together?
Sarah: It’s funny because a lot of people assume that Carlo does most of the cooking in our
house but I do most of it! I take a lot of what my Nonna and Dad and mom taught me growing up and I cook dinners based on that! We do love cooking and eating pasta a lot though, that might be both of our favorite at-home dishes. But I would say both of our favorite dishes to share together are the true Italian recipes that I get from my Nonna and cook for Carlo when he is feeling homesick.
Can you describe a typical Sunday dinner at your house? What dishes are prepared and any family traditions?
Sarah: A typical Sunday dinner at our house consists of family, wine, pasta, cheese and a lot of talking! Sunday dinners are both of our favorite days of the week. A typical meal looks like this: first you start with the mozzarella, bread, olives, tomatoes, provolone (any type of cheese really) followed by the first course consisting of a type of pasta (usually in our family a nice red sauce with meat), then after you’re finished with that you have your course of meat and ending with fruit, desserts and of course “Caffe.”
Carlo, your journey with English has led to some funny misunderstandings, like calling a tall building a "scratchy sky." Which language mix-up still makes the both of you laugh?
Carlo: It’s funny because a lot of the things that I say wrong, Sarah will also say wrong because she is used to it. For example we both say “fing” instead of “thing” and it is an ongoing joke, but I really still call it a “fing.” Since it is really difficult for me to pronounce the -th. There are really so many “fings.”
What does a perfect weekend look like for both of you in Boston? Any favorite activities, places, or cafes/restaurants you love?
Sarah: Our perfect weekend consists of going out with our dog, Olive. We love taking her to a coffee shop, walking around with our coffee and enjoying nature. We live in the suburbs so there are a lot of places around us where we can go and get a coffee and then a nice long hike!
How do you keep your ideas fresh and stay inspired while producing so many videos?
Sarah: I always say that I wish I had a GoPro attached to my head at all times because I would just have endless content. Our content comes very naturally because it is true stuff that happens in our day-to-day life whether or not the camera is rolling. It’s also easy to create so much content when it comes to showing Carlo’s experience with things for the first time since everything still is so new to him and even little things like a yellow school bus for example, is such a huge deal for him because he has only ever seen those in the movies.
Carlo, what are some American foods or traditions that surprised you when you first came to the U.S.?
Carlo: The most important thing (fing) would be the chicken on the pasta. That is illegal in Italy. And of course the pineapple on the pizza, the cream in carbonara & fettuccine alfredo with cream in it, I really didn’t know any of this existed before coming to America (because it doesn’t exist in Italy).
Sarah, as someone with Italian American heritage, what aspects of Italian culture do you feel are often overlooked in the Italian American community in the US?
Sarah: I think the biggest thing would be the importance of food in the culture, and not the americanized version of the food but the authentic food that is experienced in different regions of Italy. For example, in southern Italy there is so much of the cuisine that has not been discovered by America yet. It’s not always about pizza and pasta, there is so much more that goes into it.
What is one cultural tradition from Italy that both of you wish more Americans knew about or practiced?
Sarah: The importance of food and family. In Italy food is taken seriously, the days are spent preparing food for the people you love, and your whole heart goes into making the food. In America of course food is created fast to keep up with the demands in the restaurants, but a lot of the quality is missed when you do that. The family aspect of Italian culture is important too, in both of our families growing up we sat at our dinner table every night together as a family with no phones and no interruptions. We carried this tradition in our marriage and will continue to carry it when we grow a family of our own.
Carlo and Sarah, besides your families' hometown of Locri, where are your favorite places to visit in Italy together, and what activities or experiences do you recommend there?
Sarah: Calabria is truly such an underrated part of Italy. It is breathtakingly beautiful. Our favorite places to go together would be to get a Granita or gelato at a local town called Gerace. We also love to explore the beaches there, such as Scilla Beach & Tropea. We would recommend renting a boat for the day and sailing on the coastline of Tropea or as they call it “the coast of the gods.”