Author Daniel Bellino "Z": January 2026

Friday, January 23, 2026

Sinatra Sauce Cookbook by Bellino

SINATRA SAUCE

The COOKBOOK

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
WHERE to FIND IT -
The "Sinatra Sauce" cookbook is available for purchase online.

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Author DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE

VERONA, ITALY

Thursday, January 22, 2026

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.
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

Making Another BOLOGNESE

"The WORLD'S BEST RAGU BOLOGNESE"

RECIPE

"MANGIA ITALIANO"

RECIPES & STORIES

Of ITALIAN FOOD

Featuring - ROMAN PASTA DISHES

AMATRICIAN - CARBONARA - ZOZONNA

CACIO PEPE & More ....

Daniel Bellino Zwicke

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Sunday, January 4, 2026

Daniel Bellino Zwicke - Book VENICE latest

Author DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE

VENICE 1995

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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Thursday, January 1, 2026

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.
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.