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Daniel Bellino Zwicke

VERONA, ITALY

DANIEL BELLINO-ZWICKE

Is a New York based author, food & wine writer, and veteran restaurateur known for his expertise in Italian-American cuisine and culture. He often writes under his legal name (Daniel Bellino Zwicke), or the pseudonym Danny Bolognese.

Professional Background

With over 30 years in the NYC restaurant scene, Zwicke has held several prominent roles:

Restaurateur: He is the creator and former managing partner of Bar Cichetti, credited as America’s first Venetian wine bar (Bacaro).

Maitre d' & Wine Director: He served as the maitre d' at the famous celebrity hotspot Da Silvano and was the wine director at Barbetta.
Chef: He has worked in the kitchens of renowned establishments such as Lutece, Woods on Madison, The Palace Restaurant, & Bar Cichetti.
Literary Works
Zwicke has authored numerous cookbooks and travel guides that celebrate Italian traditions and personal memories:

Sunday Sauce: When Italian-Americans Cook: His most famous work, focusing on the ritual of the Italian-American family meal.

Grandma Bellino's Italian Cookbook: A collection of recipes from his Sicilian grandmother.
Got Any Kahlua? (The Big Lebowski Cookbook): A pop-culture-themed collection of recipes inspired by the film.
Positano The Amalfi Coast: A hybrid travel guide and cookbook reflecting his deep connection to the Amalfi region.
The Sinatra Cookbook (Sinatra Sauce): A tribute to Frank Sinatra's favorite Italian dishes.
Current Projects
He remains active in the culinary world, currently working on a book about Venice(tentatively titled My Venice) and another project focusing on the food and wine of Chianti Classico. He also manages a popular Instagram page, @NewYork.Italian, which has over 500,000 followers