Best Selling Italian Cookbook Author

 DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE

Daniel Bellino Zwicke

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DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE

Daniel Bellino-Zwicke

 is a Best-Selling Italian-American author, wine professional, and restaurant consultant, based in New York City's Greenwich Village. He is widely recognized as an authority on Italian wine and culinary culture, specifically the traditions of New York’s Italian-American community. 

Professional Background

Restaurateur: He was the creator, executive chef, and wine director of Bar Cichetti, which is credited as the first Venetian Wine Bar (Bacaro) in America. Many celebrities dined at Bar Cichetti, including : Daniel's friends Matt Dillon, John Lurie, & Fischer Stevens, as well as Rosie Perez, Marisa Tomei, Debi Mazar, and Ed Harris.

• Maitre'd Experience: He served as the maitre'd at the renowned celebrity hotspot Da Silvano in New York, where he catered to high-profile clients including Keith Richards, David Bowie, Bozz Scaggs, Quentin Tarantino, Uma Thurman, Ethan Hawke, Nick Tosches, Graydon Carter, Robert De Niro, and others.
• Wine Expert: Over a 35-year career, he has served as a wine director at prestigious establishments such as Barbetta in NYC.
• Maitre d' & Wine Director: He served as the Maitre d' at the celebrity hotspot Da Silvano and was the Wine Director at the renowned restaurant Barbetta in New York City.
• CELEBRITY CONNECTION : During his tenure at Da Silvano, he managed high-profile clientele including Keith Richards, David Bowie, Richard Gere, Gwyneth Paltrow, Paul McCartney, and Robert De Niro. 
• Notable Literary Works
  Zwicke has authored numerous books that blend recipes with personal stories and cultural history: 
  
  
  SUNDAY SAUCE. : When Italian-Americans Cook: His most famous work, which spent over two years as a #1 Best Seller in Italian cookbooks on Amazon.
  • Grandma Bellino’s Italian Cookbook: A collection of recipes passed down from his Sicilian grandmother.
  • The Feast of the 7 Fish: A guide to the traditional Italian-American Christmas Eve seafood feast.
  • Sinatra Sauce: A tribute to Frank Sinatra, featuring the singer's favorite Italian foods and stories.
  • La Tavola: Tales of Italian-American life and adventures in New York.
  • Got Any Kahlua?: A unique cookbook inspired by the film The Big Lebowski, aka
  • The BIG LEBOWSKI COOKBOOK ...
  • Positano The Amalfi Coast: A combination of a travel guide and cookbook for the southern Italian region. 
  • BOOKS by Daniel are Available on Amazon @ AMAZON.com
  • Current Projects
  • As of late 2025, Zwicke continues to write from his home in New York, with ongoing projects including a new book focused on the Chianti region of Italy, its food, and its wine. 
  • Daniel owns and operates the very popular Italian Instagram page 
  • NewYork.Italian - with more than a half Million Followers.
  • Are you looking for a specific recipe from one of his cookbooks, or would you like a list of his recommended restaurants in New York?
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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