Friday, August 14, 2026

Anthony Bourdain Tribute Gifts




ANTHONY BOURDAIN

TRIBUTE PAINTING by BELLINO





WHO is BIGFOOT ?

In ANTHONY BOURDAIN'S

KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL




Anthony Bourdain

Kitchen Confidential
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BIGFOOT





BIG FOOT


A question most asked by restaurant professionals in New York who love Tony Bourdain  and his minor-masterpiece Kitchen Confidential on the underbelly of the New York Restaurant World and the restaurant scene in general. Yes, you read Anthony Bourdain's New York Times Best Seller and what launched Tony into fame as the Star of such shows as : A COOKS TOUR,  NO RESERVATIONS, The LAYOVER, and PARTS UNKNOWN on CNN.

 In KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL Tony talks with adulation of his former boss whom Tony called  BigFoot . Tony expounds on Big Foot's unconventional managerial skills in the restaurant business in New York and the many things he learned from him. Bourdain never mentions the guys name, so it has been the source of major intrigue to all who have read Anthony Bourdain's entertaining book.



So you ask, who the Hell is He? Who is Big Foot ?


Answer : ANDY MENSCHEL is Tony Bourdain's BIG FOOT






Andy Menschel

aka  "BIG FOOT"








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ANTHONY BOURDAIN

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"MEETING Of The MINDS"

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ANTHONY BOURDAIN



TONY EATS NOODLES

VIETNAM

"TONY'S FAVORITES"

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TONY BOURDAIN



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TONY 'S FAVORITE COOKBOOK ?



The BADASS COOKBOOK

AMERICAN'S FAVORITE FOODS

And SECRET RECIPES 

PRIZE WINNING CHILI

BONE SUCKING BBQ SAUCE

BURGERS - TACOS - BURRITOS

BLUE RIBBON MEATLOAF

KEITH RICHARDS SHEPHERDS PIE

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ANTONY BOURDAIN DAY - June25th "EVERY YEAT"


Anthony Bourdain is remembered globally through #BourdainDay —established on his June 25 birthday by friends Eric Ripert and José Andrés—which invites fans worldwide to celebrate his life by sharing a meal, trying new foods, and exploring different cultures with empathy. [123]
Ways the World Remembers Tony
  • Bourdain Day: Celebrated every year on June 25 to honor his enduring message of curiosity, connection, and respect for all people. [13]
  • Global Murals & Art: Street art, haloed murals of "Saint Tony," and stencils span cities from New York and Melbourne to Vietnam, marking his lasting cultural footprint. [123]
  • Culinary & Media Legacy: Chefs, writers, and travelers continue to cite his ethos of walking in others' shoes by sharing local food and listening without judgment. [123]
If you want, I can share:
  • Famous quotes by Anthony Bourdain
  • Details about his books and shows like Parts Unknown
  • Information on Bourdain Day traditions


















Monday, August 10, 2026

Italian American New York at the Table

 



La TAVOLA

ITALIAN-AMERICAN NEW YORKER'S 

ADVENTURE'S of The TABLE

Daniel Bellino Zwicke






La TAVOLA

Daniel Bellino Zwicke


Ever Dream of taking a Wonderful Journey. A Journey through Italian-American New York and Italian America., complete with pots of Sunday Sauce, Ethereal Bolognese Sauce, Platters of Antipasto, Perfect Espresso, with trays of Cannoli and Sfogiatelle. Do you Dream of one day Eating the famed Christmas Eve, "Feast of the 7 Fish" or crave a perfect plate of Spaghetti Carbonara? 

Do you have visions of the Amalfi Coast of Lemoncello, Fiano, and a flawless Plate of Linguine al Vongole. Would you like to know how to throw the perfect Italian Dinner Party, complete with Antipasti, Pasta, Chianti, and Dolce, while the sounds of Frank (Sinatra) and Dino play along? Do you want to know which are the best; Italian Restaurants, Caffes, Pastry Shops, and Pork Stores. Would you like to know how to make the Perfect "Negroni" or pick out the perfect Italian Wine and how to make a textbook Bolognese? Where to go in Italy and what to see? If you'd like to live these things, or just read about them vicariously, then take the journey, the Beautifully Wondrous Journey of La Tavola. Eat as Al Pacino, Jake LaMotta, Sinatra, and Dino had eaten over the years. La Tavola is part Cookbook, Guide-Book. Some have said it's like a Italian-American New York version of a YEAR in PROVENCE, but with Italian Food in New York, and with Italian-Americans instead of French Food, people, and places? 

LA TAVOLA entertains and Inspires with stories, antidotes, and recipes of Sunday Sauce (Gravy), Sausage & Peppers, Meatball Parms, and the "FEAST of The 7 FISH" Then MANGIA!Italian-American New Yorker's Adventures of the Table. With 30 Wonderful Bellino Family Recipes.



Daniel Bellino Zwicke & La TAVOLA

Google Synopsis / Review 


"La TAVOLA: Adventures and Misadventures of Italian American New Yorker's" is a popular culinary memoir and cookbook written by Daniel Bellino-Zwicke. [1]
Often described as an Italian-American New York version of A Year in Provence, the book blends storytelling with practical food guidance. It explores the cultural and culinary landscape of New York's Italian communities. [1]
Key Highlights of the Book
  • Dual Nature: It serves as part memoir/guidebook and part cookbook. [1]
  • Authentic Recipes: Includes 30 traditional Bellino family recipes, featuring classic comfort foods like Sunday Sauce (gravy), Meatball Parmigiano, and Sausage & Peppers. [1]
  • Cultural Guides: Offers advice on how to throw a perfect Italian dinner party, pick regional wines, and locate the best pork stores, pastry shops, and cafés in New York. [1]
  • Pop Culture Connections: Weaves in anecdotes of how iconic figures like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Al Pacino dined. [12]
About the Author
Daniel Bellino-Zwicke is a long-time New York City wine and restaurant professional. He is well-known for creating Bar Cichetti, recognized as America's first Venetian-style wine bar. Beyond La Tavola, he has authored several other highly-regarded books celebrating Italian culture, including Sunday SauceThe Feast of the 7 Fish, and Mangia Italiano. [123]
Availability
You can purchase the book in digital or print formats through major retailers:

  • E-Book: Available for digital download on the Amazon Kindle Store.
  • Paperback: Physical copies are listed on Amazon.
  • Reviews: Reader discussions and summaries can be found on Goodreads.









Daniel Bellino Zwicke

"COOKING UP SOME BOLOGNESE"








One of DANIEL'S LATEST



ITALIAN FOOD & TRAVELS

Daniel Bellino Zwicke

"The BEST of ITALY'

TRAVEL GUIDE - COOKBOOK

With 50 of ITALY'S BEST RECIPES

ROME VENICE PIZZA PASTA & ???








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Learn How to Make SINATRA SUNDAY SAUCE ITALIAN GRAVY

Sinatra n Sunday Sauce

               SINATRA & SUNDAY SAUCE ?                   Yes, they go together, Francis Albert Sinatra  & Sunday Sauce  ...