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