Sinatra Sauce Cookbook by Bellino

 

SINATRA SAUCE

The COOKBOOK

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The SINATRA COOKBOOK - "SINATRA SAUCE" is a cookbook by author Daniel Bellino-Zwicke. The book is about Frank Sinatra, his favorite Italian food (dishes & recipes), and the restaurants that he ate at. 

"SINATRA SAUCE" also refers to a simple Tomato Sauce, made by Frank Sinatra.

The COOKBOOK

The cookbook is titled Sinatra Sauce: Music Meatballs & Merriment by Daniel Bellino Zwicke. It features Italian-American recipes inspired by Frank Sinatra's favorite foods, including his mother Dolly Sinatra's tomato sauce recipe, spaghetti and meatballs, and eggplant parmigiana. The book captures the essence of Sinatra's love for good food and entertaining. 

The RECIPE

The actual "Sinatra Sauce" is a simple marinara that is meant to coat pasta lightly. The key ingredients typically include: 

Imported Italian extra-virgin olive oil

• Garlic (frank loved the flavor but hated seeing it in his food, so it was often infused in the oil and then removed)
• Thin-sliced onion
• Canned Italian-style tomatoes (specifically San Marzano tomatoes, crushed by hand)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Dried basil and oregano (or fresh basil leaves)
• Optional additions like red pepper flakes or butter added to the finished pasta 
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• WHERE to FIND IT -
• The "Sinatra Sauce" cookbook is available for purchase online. 

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Daniel Bellino Zwicke

DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE

 

Daniel Bellino Zwicke is a -

New York-based author, food and travel writer, and wine professional specializing in Italian and Italian-American cuisine. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, he is the creator of Bar Cichetti, which was noted as America's first Venetian wine bar.

Career & Background

Professional Background: He has served as a chef, wine director, and managing partner at Bar Cichetti. He is considered an authority on Italian wine and has traveled extensively through regions like the Amalfi Coast, Naples, and Sicily.

• Education: He attended New York Technical College in Brooklyn.
• Location: He currently lives and writes in New York City's Greenwich Village. 
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• Key Publications
• Zwicke has authored numerous bestselling cookbooks that blend recipes with cultural stories and travel insights: 
• Sunday Sauce: When Italian-Americans Cook: His highly popular book exploring Italian-American culinary traditions.

• The Feast of the 7 Fish: A guide to the traditional Italian Christmas Eve seafood feast.
• Got Any Kahlua? (The Big Lebowski Cookbook): A themed collection of recipes inspired by "The Dude".
• Grandma Bellino's Italian Cookbook: Recipes passed down from his Sicilian grandmother.
• Positano The Amalfi Coast Cookbook: A combination travel guide and cookbook released in late 2020.
• Other Works: Include La Tavola, Mangia Italiano, Segreto Italiano, and Sinatra Sauce

Bellino and Pasta Carbonara

 

SPAGHETTI CARBONARA

alla BELLINO

Daniel Bellino-Zwicke, a New York-based Italian cookbook author and restaurant professional, often features 

Pasta alla Carbonara as a quintessential Roman dish in his writing and social media. He is well-known for his focus on Italian-American traditions and authentic Italian regional recipes.

Carbonara & Bellino 

The Recipe Context: Bellino highlights Carbonara as a classic Roman pasta dish, typically using ingredients like guanciale (pork cheek), pecorino Romano, eggs, and black pepper.

• Literary Presence: He frequently references the dish in his book Sunday Sauce: When Italian-Americans Cook, which blends recipes with stories of the Italian-American table.
• Culinary Philosophy: As the creator of America's first Venetian wine bar, Bacaro, and a long-time chef, his approach emphasizes high-quality ingredients and simplicity, often sharing videos and tips on avoiding common mistakes like adding cream.
• Social Presence: He maintains an active presence on Instagram (@cooking.italian_recipesz) and his blog, Cooking Italian, where he shares demonstrations and reels of authentic carbonara preparation.

Chef / Author DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE

 

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"The WORLD'S BEST RAGU BOLOGNESE"

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"MANGIA ITALIANO"

RECIPES & STORIES

Of ITALIAN FOOD

Featuring  - ROMAN PASTA DISHES

AMATRICIAN - CARBONARA - ZOZONNA

CACIO PEPE & More ....

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Daniel Bellino Zwicke - Book VENICE latest

 

Author DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE

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Author DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE - NEW BOOK on VENICE

I am currently working on a new book - working title is "My VENICE," but this might change. It is Travel Guide - Cookbook of the World's most Enchanting City - VENICE, Italy. It will be a unique take on Venice, that is mine. It will lead the reader on a special journey designed for that person to get the best and most out of Venice, and to help avoid the crowds, of which can put a damper on things, "so to say." Daniel has been going to Venice since 1985. He created the First ever Venetian Wine Bar (Bacaro) ever to exist in The United States, and knows more than probably 99.9% of America's population, when it comes to Venice, its history, wine bars, food, and ritual of Venice.

The book will be filled with travel and cultural info of Venice, including : Where to Stay (hotels), where and what to eat - trattorias, restaurants & wine bars, sights to see, history and commentary, as well as recipes of Venice's most popular dishes and cocktails, with stories and history of these subjects.

The book is expected to be released (Published) in September of 2026.

January 4, 2026

To be Published - September 2026

BOOKS by DANIEL

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Danny Bolognese

 

"DANNY BOLOGNESE"

aka Daniel Bellino Zwicke

DANNY BOLOGNESE

 Dnny Bolognese is a Professional  "Pen Nam" of Daniel Bellino-Zwicke, a Bestselling Italian-American cookbook author, Wine Professional, and former Chef. Based in New York's Greenwich Village, he is a recognized authority on Italian cuisine and wine with over 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry.

Culinary Career and Contributions

• Professional Pedigree: He has worked as a chef and wine director at renowned NYC restaurants, including Da Silvano, Del Posto, Barbetta, and John’s of 12th Street.
• Venetian Wine Bar: In 1997, he founded Bar Cichetti, which is credited as America’s first-ever Venetian wine bar (Bacaro).
• Signature Recipe: He is most famous for his "Secret" Ragu Bolognese recipe, which he was taught in 1987 by Chef Pasquale at Ciao Bella in New York. 
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• PUBLISHED WORKS
• Under both his legal name and the moniker "Danny Bolognese," he has authored several popular titles focusing on Italian-American food and culture: 

The Ragu Bolognese Cookbook: The Secret Recipe and More: A condensed guide featuring his most essential Italian recipes.

• Sunday Sauce: When Italian-Americans Cook: A long-running #1 best-seller on Amazon.com for Italian cookbooks that combines family recipes with cultural storytelling.
• Other Titles: The Feast of the 7 Fish – Italian Christmas, Segreto Italiano (Secret Italian Recipes), and the humorous The Big Lebowski Cookbook. 
• Daniel also maintains several culinary blogs, including Greenwich Village Italian and New York Italian, where he shares recipes, restaurant history, and stories about Italian icons like Frank Sinatra. 

Daniel Bellino Zwicke

aka "DANNY BOLOGNESE"

BOOKS by DANNY BOLOGNESE

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The RAGU BOLOGNESE COOKBOOK

DANNY BOLOGNESE

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Random Pictures Daniel Bellino

 

Me & VINCENZO

VILLA MARIA - MINORI, ITALT

The AMALFI COAST

VINCENZO MANZO

Author DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE

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BEING TONY BORDAIN

TRAVEL JOURNAL - NOTEBOOK

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POSITANO

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CAPRI

2015

CAPRI-TAXI

CAPRI

BUCA di BACCO

POSITANO 2018

SORRENTO

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ROME 2018

ROME

A PROSECCO with COUSIN JOE

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CARBONE

Artwork by DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE

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Author Daniel Bellino Zwicke Bio

 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. 
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  • 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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