Author DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE
WINES From Some of DANIEL'S BEST FRIENDS
PLANETA, DONNAFUGATA, VENICE
FATTORIA BARI BRUNELLO Di MONBTALCINO
Author DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE
Daniel Bellino Zwicke is a prominent New York-based best-selling author, food and wine professional, and restaurateur. He is widely recognized as an authority on Italian wine and Italian-American cuisine, particularly specializing in the culinary traditions of New York City. Based in Greenwich Village, he has over 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry and is the creator of Bar Cichetti, which was America's first Venetian wine bar (Bacaro). [1, 2, 3, 4]
Literary Works
Zwicke has authored numerous books that blend recipes with personal stories and cultural history: [1, 2]
- Sunday Sauce: When Italian-Americans Cook: One of his most popular works, providing a definitive guide to Italian-American "gravy" and family traditions.
- Grandma Bellino’s Italian Cookbook: A collection of recipes passed down from his Sicilian grandmother.
- The Feast of The 7 Fish: His latest work detailing the traditional Italian Christmas Eve meal.
- Got Any Kahlua? (The Big Lebowski Cookbook): A thematic cookbook inspired by the cult classic film.
- Positano The Amalfi Coast Cookbook: A unique combination of a cookbook and travel guide for Southern Italy.
- Sinatra Sauce: A tribute to Frank Sinatra featuring music, meatballs, and culinary stories. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Professional Background
- Restaurant Career: Beyond Bar Cichetti, he has served as a Chef, Wine Director, and Managing Partner at various establishments in New York City.
- Expertise: He is a self-described Food Historian focusing on the Italian-American lifestyle.
- Education: He attended New York Technical College in Brooklyn. [1, 2, 3]
