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Daniel Bellino Zwicke

New York Italian-American Author

Bestselling Italian Cookbooks & Travel

Books on Amazon

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.

Daniel Bellino

TEATRO GRECO

SIRACUSA, SICILY

SUNDAY SAUCE 

"AMERICA'S FAVORITE ITALIAN COOKBOOK"

Daniel Bellino Zwicke

AMAZON.com 

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Al Pacino and Cappuccino

AL PACINO - CAPPUCCINO

 

 

Pacino in New York

AL PACINO

Drinking COFFEE Since He was 5 YEARS OLD

BRONX, NEW YORK

 

AL PACINO on COFFEE

 

AL PACINO Talks About COFFEE (Espresso)

and Making MOVIES in His Commercial for Vittoria Coffee

filmed at CAFFE DANTE, GREENWICH VILLAGE NEW YORK

 

SUNDAY SAUCE

AMERICA'S FAVORITE ITALIAN COOKBOOK

AMAZON.com

AL PACINO with CAPPUCCINO

CAFFE REGGIO

GREENWICH VILLAGE , NEW YORK

A L PACINO - DANIEL BELLINO

NO CAPPUCCINO

 

Best Dinner in America

"BEST DAMN CHEESEBURGER iN NEW YORK"

The PERFECT AMERICAN DINNER 

The perfect American dinner. What is it you ask? Well I don't know. All I know is what I made for dinner tonight could be in the running. For 1, it's oh so very American. What is it you say? OK, I'll tell you. It's a Cheeseburger and some tasty Cremesicle Ice Cream. "What's so Special about that, " you say. Well for one, I make one of the Best Damn Cheeseburgers you'll ever eat. "It's Damn Good." So damn good ! Better than good. It's delicious. I know how to make a burger. And some Creamsicle Ice Creme? I haven't had it for years. Love it. Since childhood, way back in the 60s. "If You Know - You Know."

Anyway. I was at the cafe working on stuff (writing), and what for dinner I thought. I finished the Chili that I make my Tacos with last night, so what for tonight. "A Burger I think" ? And when I say burger, it's always a cheeseburger. "For sure." So I made my way to the supermarket to get some good ground beef. And when I say good, I mean good. Get the best you can. I walked in the store, and got a flyer (sale items). I browed it over. "Ah. Turkey Hill Ice Cream is on sale. I'll get some of that." I don't throw my money away, and always buy ice cream when it's on sale. Today is the day. I went over to the meat counter and looked over the meat. OK, Ground Angus Beef Chuck (80/20) for $7.99 a pound. I got one. A pound. All set. Now over to the ice cream. Looked over what they had, and when I saw the turkey Hill "Orange Cream Swirl" I went nuts. "Yeah." It instantly made me happy. I thought of my childhood and how much I loved this wonderful combo of lush Vanilla Ic Cream & Orange Sherbet. What a combination. "So good" !!! I had to get some. And so I did. I also got a new jar of dill pickle chips, and some New York State Cheddar to top my burger. I was all set.

I paid for the stuff and made my way home. I sliced the cheese first and set it aside. I got the BBQ Sauce, Mustard, Burger Bun, and salt and black pepper at the ready. Set my small frying pan on the stove, shaped my burger, and put a little olive oil in the pan. Threw the burger in and toasted my bun (Haha!). I seasoned the burger with salt & pepper as it was cooking. After a couple of minutes, I flipped the burger over. I seasoned the other side, and let the burger continue cooking. After a couple minutes, it was done.

I placed the Cheddar Cheese on the bottom bun and set the burger on top. Then I put a bit of Dijon Mustard on top of the burger, and on top of the mustard I put some BBQ Sauce. Put on 3 dill pickle chips, and topped it with the top bun, and I was ready to go. Ready to eat one of the best burgers in town. I kid you not. "If I must say so myself, I make one of the Best Damn Burgers in Town!" That's a fact. I bit in. "Yumm. So good." I told you. I ate the burger (cheeseburger) as slowly as I could. Didn't want to rush a good thing. Well I finished it. I enjoyed it, and I didn't get ripped off, paying maybe $24 for a burger, plus tip and tax, and you probably have a drink, so by the time you're done, you might have spent $60 or more for a burger and one drink. "Not me!" My burgers are better than practically and place in New York, so why throw my money away.

Now, on to dessert. Yes my Orange & Vanilla Creamsicle. "OMG?" The temperature and texture were just right, being outside of the freezer for about 40 minutes. I got my bowl and tablespoon and I dug in. Again, "Oh My God" ? So Good !!! Just like when I was a child in the 60s. I could not have asked for more.

And so, one of the Best Damn Dinners in all of New York City. Maybe not? I know many might not agree. But then, on the other hand, there's probably million people or more, just in New York City who would agree. And that's good enough for me. 

Basta !

Daniel Bellino Zwicke

Autor Daniel Bellino Zwicke

New York

GOOD HUMOR'S "CREAMSICLE"

VANILLA ICE CREAM with ORANGE SHERBET

"So DAMN GOOD" !!!

"This is WHAT I HAD TONIGHT"

TURKEY HILL "ORANGE CREAM SWIRL"

LOVE IT !!!!

It was just $4.99

The BADASS COOKBOOK

FAVORITE AMERICAN FOODS

And SECRET RECIPES

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ONLY $7.18

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Neapolitan Meatballs Recipe

 

POLPETTE NAPOLETANA

alla MASSI

POLPETTE NAPOLETANA

NEAPOLITAN MEATBALLS

by MASSI

VIDEO RECIPE

SUNDAY SAUCE

PASTA - MEATBALLS - SUNDAY SAUCE

"AMERICA'S FAVORITE ITALIAN COOKBOOK"

Daniel Bellino Zwicke

AMAZON.com

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Author Daniel Bellino Zwicke

 

Daniel Bellino Zwicke

At CIPRIANI DOWNTOWN

NEW YORK CITY

DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE

Daniel Bellino Zwicke is a bestselling Italian-American cookbook author, food historian, and wine professional based in New York City's Greenwich Village. With over 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry, he is best known for creating Bar Cichetti, which was recognized as America's first Venetian wine bar. His work heavily explores Italian-American culture, food history, travel, and the rituals of the dinner table. 

NOTABLE BOOKS - Amazon.com

Sunday Sauce: When Italian-Americans Cook – His top best-selling book focusing on traditions and classic immigrant recipes. Amazon.com

Grandma Bellino's Italian Cookbook – A collection of Sicilian-forward recipes honoring his maternal grandmother, Giuseppina Bellino.

The Feast of the 7 Fish: Italian Christmas – A dedicated guide to the traditional Italian-American Christmas Eve seafood feast.

Got Any Kahlua? The Collected Recipes of The Dude – A fun, pop-culture-themed publication also known as The Big Lebowski Cookbook.

The Ragu Bolognese Cookbook & Segreto Italiano – Books highlighting specific regional secrets and foundational sauces.

Positano - The Amalfi Coast – A hybrid travel guide and cookbook focused on the cuisine of Southern Italy.