The DOGE'S PLACE
VENICE, ITALY
Author DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE
DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE
Daniel Bellino Zwicke is a New York based author, restaurateur - "Italian Wine Guy" with a deep connection to Venice, Italy. He is widely recognised for introducing the Venetian "Bacaro" (wine bar) concept to the United States.
Connection to Venice
Bar Cichetti: Inspired by an 8-day research trip to Venice in 1995, Bellino-Zwicke founded Bar Cichetti in New York's Greenwich Village in 1997. It is credited as America’s first-ever Venetian wine bar, specializing in cicchetti (small Venetian snacks) and local wines.
- Discovery of All'Arco: He famously claims to have "discovered" the legendary Venetian wine bar All'Arco in 1995, long before it became popularized by figures like Stanley Tucci.
- Travel Writing: He frequently documents his Venetian travels on his website, Daniel-Bellino-Zwicke.com, providing guides to local markets like the Rialto, historic hotels like the Gritti Palace, and his favorite restaurants, including Harry's Bar.
Career & Books
- Bestselling Author: He has written several popular cookbooks focusing on Italian-American cuisine and culture, including:
- Sunday Sauce (a consistent bestseller)
- The Feast of the 7 Fish
- Grandma Bellino's Cookbook
- The Big Lebowski Cookbook (also known as Got Any Kahlua?)
- Restaurant Veteran: With over 30 years in the industry, he has worked as a chef and wine director at prominent New York establishments such as Da Silvano, Del Posto, and Barbetta.
- Social Media: He manages a popular Instagram page, @newyork.italian, which covers Italian food, travel, and culture for over 500,000 followers.
BELLINO at all' ARCO
VENICE
"BELLINO Beat TUCCI"
