Daniel Bellino Zwicke
VERONA, ITALY
Author DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE
Daniel Bellino Zwicke
is a
New York-based author, food and wine writer, and restaurateur specializing in Italian and Italian-American cuisine. With over 25 years of experience in the restaurant industry, he is widely recognized as an authority on Italian wine and regional culinary traditions.Notable Works
He has authored numerous bestselling cookbooks that often blend recipes with personal stories and travel guides. Many are available through major retailers like Amazon.
Sunday Sauce: When Italian-Americans Cook: A popular book focusing on the traditions of the Italian-American table.
- The Feast of the 7 Fish: An Italian Christmas cookbook detailing seafood traditions.
- Grandma Bellino’s Italian Cookbook: A collection of recipes passed down from his Sicilian grandmother.
- Positano The Amalfi Coast Cookbook & Travel Guide: A unique combination of regional recipes and travel insights for Southern Italy.
- Got Any Kahlua? (The Big Lebowski Cookbook): A cult-favorite collection of recipes inspired by “The Dude”.
- Sinatra Sauce: A cookbook featuring meatballs and music-themed anecdotes.
Professional Background
- Restaurateur: Zwicke created Bar Cichetti in 1997, which is credited as America’s first Venetian wine bar (Bacaro).
- Industry Experience: He has held roles as executive chef, wine director, and maitre d’ at prestigious New York establishments such as Da Silvano, Barbetta, and John’s of 12th Street.
- Expertise: He is particularly known for his “secret” Ragu Bolognese recipe and his deep knowledge of Italian wines like Barolo and Chianti.
- He currently resides in Greenwich Village, where he continues to write and manage his popular social media page, @NewYork.Italian, which has over 500,000 followers.
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