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Daniel Bellino Zwicke

New York Italian-American Author

Bestselling Italian Cookbooks & Travel

DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE

Daniel Bellino-Zwicke is a best-selling Italian-American author, food historian, and restaurant and wine professional based in New York City’s Greenwich Village. Known as a storyteller and “memory-keeper” of old-school NYC, he specializes in Italian-American cuisine, culture, and lifestyle. He shares his love for tradition, family recipes, and classic New York charm through his published works and his highly popular Instagram account, @newyork.italian. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Culinary & Professional Background

Before transitioning into a full-time writer, Daniel spent over 25 years as a restaurant professional in Manhattan. [1]

Education: He studied at the New York Technical College in Brooklyn. [1]
Bar Cichetti: He is the creator, former chef, wine director, and managing partner of Bar Cichetti, which was recognized as America’s first-ever Venetian wine bar (Bacaro). [1]
Wine Expertise: He is regarded as one of America’s foremost authorities on Italian wines. [1]
Monte’s Trattoria: He is deeply connected to Greenwich Village landmarks like Monte’s Trattoria, where he is celebrated for bringing his signature warmth and neighborhood stories to the table. [1]

Popular Books & Publications

His books combine authentic family recipes, food history, and nostalgic cultural essays. Many of his titles are available directly on Amazon: [1, 2, 3]

Sunday Sauce: When Italian-Americans Cook: His landmark book exploring the recipes, stories, and sacred traditions of the classic Sunday family dinner.
Grandma Bellino’s Italian Cookbook: A collection dedicated to the authentic Sicilian-American recipes passed down from his grandmother.
Sinatra Sauce: A cookbook that celebrates the culinary life, favorite Italian dishes, and cocktail pairings of Frank Sinatra.
The Feast of the 7 Fish: An exploration of the traditional Italian Christmas Eve seafood celebration.
Other Notable Titles: His portfolio also includes Mangia Italiano, Segreto Italiano, La Tavola, and Positano The Amalfi Coast – Travel Guide – Cookbook.