WINE BARS of VENICE: Cicchetti

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Friday, February 13, 2026

Searching for Venice - Bellno & Tucci

SEARCHING for CICCHETTI

VENICE, ITALY

Daniel Bellino & Stanley Tucci

all' ARCO

VENICE

"WHERE BELLINO Beat TUCCI"

all ARCO

VENETIAN CICCHETTI

STANLEY TUCCI'S FAVORITE

"But Author DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE Discovered it 20 YEARS Before TUCCI"

Daniel Bellino Zwicke discovered all ARCO in 1995. He read an article in the New York Times

about the Wine Bars (Bacari) and Cichetti of Venice, and was inspired. He wanted to open one

in NEW YORK. So Daniel booked a flight to VENICE, flew over, and over a 9 period he Explored the WINE BARS of VENICE. Just before people started getting on the Internet, and 20 Years before INSTAGRAM which informed the World of Bacari, Venetian Wine Bars and CICCHETTI, some 20 years after Daniel Bellin Z, who opened America's 1st Ever VENETIAN WINE BAR "BAR ICHETTI" in NEW YORK'S Greenwich Village, where Danie was Bar Cichetti's CHEF< Wine Director and Managing Partner. The rest is History. And don't forget BELLINO Beat TUCCI, as far as Informing the people of the World of the existence of all ARCO and their wonderful Cichetti.

"BASTA" !!!

Note : There is no one correct spelling for Cichetti, which even in VENICE you will see it written several different was, including : CICHETTI, Cicchetti, and Cicheti.

all' ARCO

"WHERE BELLINO Beat TUCCI"

VENETIAN CICCHETTI

STANLEY TUCCI'S FAVORITE

"But Author DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE Discovered it 20 YEARS Before TUCCI"

Daniel Bellino Zwicke discovered all ARCO in 1995. He read an article in the New York Times about the Wine Bars (Bacari) and Cichetti of Venice, and was inspired. He wanted to open one in NEW YORK.

So Daniel booked a flight to VENICE, flew over, and over a 9 period he Explored the WINE BARS of VENICE. Just before people started getting on the Internet, and 20 Years before INSTAGRAM which informed the World of Bacari, Venetian Wine Bars and CICCHETTI, some 20 years after Daniel Bellin Z, who opened America's 1st Ever VENETIAN WINE BAR "BAR ICHETTI" in NEW YORK'S Greenwich Village, where Daniel was Bar Cichetti's CHEF - Wine Director and Managing Partner. The rest is History. And don't forget BELLINO Beat TUCCI, as far as Informing the people of the World of the existence of all ARCO and their wonderful Cichetti.

"BASTA" !!!

Note : There is no one correct spelling for Cichetti, which even in VENICE you will see it written several different was, including : CICHETTI, Cicchetti, and Cicheti.

VINO e CICHETTI

Where "BELLINO Beat TUCCI"

all' ARCO

Photo by Daniel Bellino Zwicke - 1995

VENICE, ITALY

Author DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE

At OSTERIA ALL'ARCO

1995

VENICE, ITALY

"28 YEARS BEFORE TUCCI"

ITALIAN FOOD & TRAVEL

BOOK by DANIEL AMAZON.com

ALL' ARCO

STANLEY TUCCI at All'ARCO

28 YEARS AFTER BELLINO

All'ARCO

VENICE, ITALY

ALL'ARCO

VENICE

CICCHETTI

STANLEY TUCCI at all'ARCO

VENICE - 2023

"EATING CICHETTI"

BELLINO Beat TUCCI by 28 YEARS - at all'Arco 1995

AMERICA'S 1st EVER BACARO

VENETIAN WINE BAR

BAR CICHETTI

AMERICA'S 1st VENETIAN WINE BAR (Bacaro)

Created by Daniel Bellino-Zwicke & Tom Taraci

DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE

In front of his Hotel in VENICE

ALBERGHO GUERATTO

"JUST MINUTES After DISCOVERY ALL' ARCO"

VENETIAN WINE BAR

VENICE - 19915

READ ABOUT VENICE

CICCHETTI & VENETIAN WINE BARS

In "ITALIAN FOOD & TRAVELS"

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Daniel Bellino Zwicke

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Thursday, February 12, 2026

Catina Azienda Agricole Venice Wine Bar

CANTINA AZIENDE AGRICOLE

VENETIAN WINE BAR

CANNAREGIO, VENICE

VENICE - HOTELS

CANTINA AZIENDE AGRICOLE

RIO TERRA FARSETTI 1847/A

VENICE

CICHETTI & APEROL SPRITZ

And of Course WINE TOO !!!

IT'S a WINE BAR "BACARO"

VENICE, ITALY

PRIMA PIATTI 11 Euro

CICCHETTI

SARDE en SOAR

CANBTINA AGRICOLA

CICHETTI 2.5 & 3 Euros

FIND a HOTEL iN VENICE

HOTELS VENICE - ITALY - WORLDWIDE

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CICCHETTI

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Sunday, January 25, 2026

all ARCO Venice Bellino beat Tucci Cichetti Discovered Italy

all' ARCO

VENICE

"WHERE BELLINO Beat TUCCI"

all ARCO

VENETIAN CICCHETTI

STANLEY TUCCI'S FAVORITE

"But Author DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE Discovered it 20 YEARS Before TUCCI"

Daniel Bellino Zwicke discovered all ARCO in 1995. He read an article in the New York Times

about the Wine Bars (Bacari) and Cichetti of Venice, and was inspired. He wanted to open one

"BASTA" !!!

Note : There is no one correct spelling for Cichetti, which even in VENICE you will see it written several different was, including : CICHETTI, Cicchetti, and Cicheti.

all' ARCO

"WHERE BELLINO Beat TUCCI"

VENETIAN CICCHETTI

STANLEY TUCCI'S FAVORITE

"But Author DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE Discovered it 20 YEARS Before TUCCI"

Daniel Bellino Zwicke discovered all ARCO in 1995. He read an article in the New York Times

about the Wine Bars (Bacari) and Cichetti of Venice, and was inspired. He wanted to open one

"BASTA" !!!

Note : There is no one correct spelling for Cichetti, which even in VENICE you will see it written several different was, including : CICHETTI, Cicchetti, and Cicheti.

VINO e CICHETTI

Where "BELLINO Beat TUCCI"

ALL' ARCO

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Francobolli Little Venetian Bar Sandwiches Venice Italy

CANTINA Do MORI

VENICE

The BAR at Do MORI

VENICE

WHAT are "FRNCOBOLI" ?

Francobolli (stamps) in Venice are small square bite-sized sandwiches served as traditional Cicchetti (snacks) in local Bacari (wine bars), particularly the historical Cantina Do Mori. These miniature, crustless sandwiches are often filled with ingredients like Gorgonzola, Seafood, or cured neats, making them popular snacks with a glass of local Venetian Wine.

Key Details About Francobolli:

Definition: They are essentially mini-versions of tramezzini, cut into small, square, "postage stamp" sizes.

Where to Find Them: The most iconic spot is Cantina Do Mori in San Polo, often described as the oldest bàcaro in Venice.
Fillings: Common fillings include grilled eggplant, pepper cream, shrimp, prawn, crab, cheese, and cured meats.
Experience: They are best enjoyed standing at a traditional tavern counter, accompanied by a ombra (small glass of wine).
While they are a staple in historic bàcari, they are considered a must-try local delicacy.

FRANCOBOLLI

"VENETIAN POSTAGE STAMP SANDWICHES"

In Venice, the term Francobolli (Italian postage Stamps) typically refers to a unique type of local snack.

1. Culinary: Mini Sandwiches (Cicchetti)

In the context of Venetian food culture, francobolli are tiny, square sandwiches served as cicchetti (small snacks) in traditional wine bars called bacari.

Appearance: They are bite-sized versions of tramezzini (crustless white bread sandwiches), cut into small squares that resemble postage stamps.

Fillings: Common varieties include crab, shrimp, cold cuts, gorgonzola with chicory, or pepper cream with grilled eggplant.
Where to find them: A famous spot for these is Cantina Do Mori, often cited as the oldest bacaro in Venice.
2. Philately: Venetian Postage StampsAs a major historical power and modern tourist hub, Venice is featured on numerous Italian and historical postage stamps.

Historical Issues: Notable stamps include the 1912 series commemorating the reconstruction of the St. Mark's Campanile and the 1949 Venice Biennale series.

Modern Issues: In June 2021, Poste Italiane issued a tourist series featuring Venice alongside other major Italian cities.
Themes: Common subjects on these stamps include the Rialto Bridge, Venetian painters like Titian, and landmarks such as Ca' Foscari University

CANTINA Do MORI

Do MORI

VENICE

CANTINA Do MORI

VENICE

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Do MORI

WINE & CICCHETTI

Do MORI

"ONE of CASANOVA'S FAVORITE SPOTS"

CANTINA Do MORI

In VENICE - Do Mori is a famous Bacaro. It is Venice's oldest wine bar, and even served the likes of "Giacomo Casanova." It has been serving customers since 1462. Naturally, the place is quite historical.

Historical Significance: This legendary tavern is rumored to have been a favorite dating spot for Giacomo Casanova. Its interior is distinctive, featuring dozens of antique copper pots hanging from the ceiling and large wine barrels.
Signature Experience: It is a traditional standing-only bar where locals and tourists gather for un’ombra (a small glass of wine) and cicchetti (Venetian tapas).
What to Order:
- Francobollo: The house specialty, which is a tiny "postage stamp" sandwich filled with various meats, cheeses, or seafood.
- Cicchetti: Sample traditional bites like baccalà mantecato (creamy cod), sarda in saor (sweet and sour sardines), and various tramezzini.
Operating Details:

Location: Sestiere San Polo, 429, 30125 Venezia.
Hours: Typically open Monday–Saturday, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM (closed Sundays).
Payment: Historically a cash-only establishment.

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All that Remains of BAR CICHETTI, this Business card and a Storefront That's Been Empty for 9 YEARS

DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE Opens the FIRST EVER BACARO (Venetian Wine Bar) to Exist in the
UNITED STATES

There was a guy named Daniel who took a trip in 1995 to Explore, seek-out, and Study the BACARI
(Venetian Wine Bars) of the Magical City of
VENICE, Italy. He had read a article in the
New York Times about these treasures of the
Enchanted City of the Adriatic, "La Serinisima"
Venice, "or as the Italians say VENENZIA."

Daniel was quite intrigued by this little article.
It was only 1 page long, but it was magical, and
it sparked Daniel's interest enough that he decided
he would go to Venice, an Exploritory Trip by which he in a weeks time would go to as many Bacari as he possibly could, eating Lunch, inbetween Lunch, Dinner and all through each and every night of the week. he tried as much CICHETTI (Venetian Tapas-Like little plates of all sorts of Venetian Specialty Foods.

He ate Bacala Mantecato, Sarde en Soar, Bigoli, Fegato alla Venenzian, Riso Bisi, Mortadella, Speck, and all sorts of other Cichetti, Antipasti, Pasta, Fish, Shell Fish, Meat, Poultry, this that and every other thing he could get his hands (Mouth) on.

Before he went, he did as much Pre-Trip Research as was possible in the "Times Previous to the internet"
When he was in Venice, he asked as many questions as he could, striking up conversations with anyone who would listen, "many did." !!!!

Daniel took lots of pictures, ate, drank Wine, and gather recipes. He was smitten with Venice, its Wine Bars (Bacari, BACARO the singular).

Daniel "Fell in Love," with the Wine Bars (Bacari) of Venice and felt he just had to open one in NEW YORK. He vowed. Knowone had ever done it. He would be the "FIRST"
Daniel gathered all his info, his RECIPES, pictures, book, everything. He worked on all his recipes, cooking constantly for Friends and Family, he made a Business Plan. He found a partner who "Loved the Idea" as well. They shook hands and vowed to open "BAR CICHETTI" the BACARO (FIRST VENETIAN WINE BAR) "EVER in the United STATES.

Daniel and Tom created a BEAUTIFUL
BACARO/ TRATTORIA, with special Imported Venetian Fabric for the banquettes, wainscotting,
a beautiful Wood Bar, and fabulous Venetian Glass Chandeliers and scones.

Besides coming up the Idea and Concept of Bar Cichetti, Daniel was the Wine Director and Excecutive Chef. Daniel's food was incrediable.His CAPONATA was the best in town, his Paparadelle with Duck Ragu was justifiably Famous, and as the Journal of Italian Food and Wine stated, his Bolognese Sauce was considered to be one of the "Best in the Country" Daniel garnered many accolades for the Wine List he created, but especially for his true and tasty Regional Italian Cusine, gaining positive reveiws from "The New York Times"New York Magazine, Crains, TimeOut New York, Wine and Spirits Magazine, and even a 5 Page Color Spread in a Newspaper in Sao Paolo, BRAZIL.

by Robert Roma 2009

WINE BARS of VENICE

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Francobolli Little Venetian Bar Sandwiches Venice Italy

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