EXPLORING VENICE
TRAVEL GUIDE - COOKBOOK
DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE
Exploring Venice: Travel Guide - Cookbook is a book by bestselling Italian cookbook and travel author Daniel Bellino Zwicke, published in June 2026. The book serves as a unique dual-purpose travel guide and cookbook dedicated to exploring the history, sights, and culinary secrets of VENICE, Italy. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Key Features of the Book
- Comprehensive Travel Guide: Covers top Venetian restaurants, museums, hotels, and main city sights.[1, 2, 3]
- The Wine Bars (Bacari): Deep dives into Venice's historic bacari (wine bars) and the culture of drinking an ombra (a small glass of wine) away from the sun. [1, 2]
- Casanova’s Venice: Details historical establishments frequented by Casanova that remain open for visitors today. [1]
- Anthony Bourdain Section: Features a special "Anthony Bourdain's Italy" section tracking the late chef's most memorable meals across Venice and other Italian regions. [1]
- Regional Day Trips: Offers a small travel section on neighboring locales close to Venice, including Padua, Verona, and Bassano del Grappa. [1]
- Media Recommendations: Lists the best Venetian-centric books to read and movies to watch to enhance your trip. [1]
About the Author
Daniel Bellino Zwicke is a New York-based wine and restaurant professional with over 30 years of experience working in prestigious Italian eateries in Greenwich Village. He is well known for pioneering Bar Cichetti, America's first-ever Venetian-style bacaro wine bar. He has authored several other highly popular Italian culinary guides, including Sunday Sauce, Grandma Bellino's Italian Cookbook, and Positano The Amalfi Coast Cookbook.
