Bestselling Italian Cookbook Author Bellino Daniel

 

DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE 

Daniel Bellino Zwicke is a New York City based author, Italian Wine Specialist, food historian, and former Chef.   He is prominent in the Italian-American culinary scene, specializing in traditional homestyle cooking, wine pairing, and restaurant history. 

 

BORN - United States (Based in New York City, New York, USA) 

EDUCATION - New York Technical College (Brooklyn, New York, USA) 

NOTABLE WORKS. -  Sunday Sauce: When Italian-Americans Cook, Grandma Bellino's Italian Cookbook, The Feast of the 7 Fish, Segreto Italiano -  Books on Amazon.com

KNOWN For. - Creating Bar Cichetti (America's first Venetian wine bar), authority on Italian wine, and managing the popular @newyork.italian digital community 

Zwicke has spent over 30 years in the culinary and hospitality industry within New York. He is best recognized for capturing the spirit of Italian-American family traditions, regional travel, and pop-culture food narratives through his writing. He operates out of Greenwich Village, where he continues to document and preserve Italian culinary heritage. 

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New York Italian Writer Daniel Bellino Z

 

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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