Sunday, February 1, 2026

NEW YORK ITALIAN Cookbook author Daniel Bellino Zwicke NYC

 


Daniel Bellino Zwicke

Bestselling Italian-Cookbook & Travel Writer



DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE

Daniel Bellino Zwicke is a New York-based Italian cookbook author and Italian Wine expert known
for his books celebrating Italian-American cuisine and culture. He lives and writes in New York's
Greenwich Village and has over 30 years as a restaurant professional in the city.

Notable Cookbooks

SUNDAY SAUCE - When Italian Americans Cook: Described as a #1 best seller on Amazon's Italian Cookbook list, this book focuses on the cherished tradition of Italian-Americans gathering for "Sunday Sauce" and includes beloved family recipes and stories.

  • THE FEAST of THE 7 FISH / ITALIAN FISH & SEAFOOD COOKING: This work is considered a top book in the specific genre of the Italian Christmas Eve Feast (Festa di Sette Pesci) and provides everything needed to prepare this traditional meal.
  • Grandma Bellino's Italian Cookbook: Recipes From My Sicilian Grandmother:  -             A collection of recipes primarily from his Sicilian grandmother, Giuseppina Bellino, featuring both popular Italian dishes and some rare, unique ones like Melanzane Beccaficio (Savory Stuffed Eggplant).
  • La TAVOLA: Italian-American New Yorkers Adventures of The Table: This book explores the dining rituals and adventures of Italian-American New Yorkers, combining recipes with cultural insights.
  • Positano The Amalfi Coast Cookbook: Travel Guide: Uniquely combining a cookbook with a travel guide, this work offers recipes of popular dishes from the Naples, Capri, and Amalfi Coast region, along with travel insights from the author's extensive experience. 

  • Background
  • Daniel Bellino Zwicke is a respected authority on Italian food and wine, having created Bar Cichetti, which was "America's First Venetian Wine Bar" created in 1998, Daniel served as the chef, wine director, and managing partner. 
  • His writing is praised by readers for its authentic recipes, engaging stories, and the ability to preserve and advocate for Italian-American cuisine as a legitimate world cuisine. 





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