New Book on Venice – Daniel Bellino Zwicke

 
 
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 Publishes – September of 2026.

 

January 4, 2026

 

 

 

 

BOOKS by DANIEL

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Author DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE – Best Selling Italian Cookbook and Travel Writer

 



Daniel Bellino Zwicke




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.
  • 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, and Robert De Niro.
  • Wine Expert: Over a 35-year career, he has served as a wine director at prestigious establishments such as Barbetta in NYC.
  • 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. 
    • 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?
    Daniel & Vincenzo Manzo
    At VILLA MARIA LEMON FARM AGRITURISMO
    MINORI, ITALY 

Dudes Big Lebowski Tacos and Burritos Recipes

 The BIG LEBOWSKI COOKBOOK


DUDES “CHILI CHEESE TACOS” !!!

BURRITOS & TACOS “DUDES WAY”


Burritos and Tacos. What the difference, some would ask? What’s the difference? Most know, as does The Dude, but in case you’re from Bum F_ck, Iowa, or you just don’t know, here goes. Well, they are both made from Tortillas that are made of either Corn or Flour. Dude usually prefers Flour Tortillas.  Tacos are a smaller Tortilla that are filled with various Meat, Vegetable, Fish, and or Poultry, or just about anything you want to throw in them. You fill the tortillas with your fillings of choice, fold in half and eat.


Burritos are larger Tortillas, made mostly of Flour, but can be corn. Burritos can have the same multitude of ingredients, whatever the person making or eating the Burrito decides on. 


Where the Taco is filled with the ingredients and folded in half, a Burrito is packages to completely envelope the contents inside. The Burrito also may have rice inside, which Tacos usually do not have.


Also, one Burrito should be enough for a full serving, were as with Tacos you usually need Two or Three to make a meal and they may be of one, two, or three different types. Maybe; one Pork, one with Beef, and one Grilled Chicken Taco. On the Baja Peninsular in Mexico and in San Diego, California where the Dude, Donny, and Walter have been known to make many a road trip to, the Fish Taco “Rains Supreme” and is most popular in these areas. Yes the Dudes clunker was able to make it there and back, a number of times.


Yes, our hero “The Dude” really loves his Tacos and Burritos, most Los Angelinos (all Californians) do. Dude loves all kinds of Tacos and Burritos, filled with Chicken , Pork, Fish or what-not, and Dude eats all of them. But when it comes to eating Tacos and Burritos at home, most often with the Dude, they are Chili Cheese Tacos or Chili, Rice, Bean, and Cheese Burritos. The reason is simple. Dude loves making his Cowboy Chili, and once Dude has a batch made, it’s Chili and Cheese Burritos all the way. They’re easy, once Dude has his Chili that is.






DUDES “CHILI CHEESE QUESADILLAS”




DUDES CHILI CHEESE QUESADILLA

  Quesadillas are a great item to serve at a party, along with Guacamole, and perhaps some Chili con Carne or one of The Dudes favorite Chicken-Wings Recipes, as the main event. Dude often likes to make a Quesadilla and have it along with two Fried Eggs for breakfast or anytime of the day. “A great combo!” says ole Duder.

To make a Quesadilla, simply take one or more large flour tortillas, sprinkle grated Cheddar, Monterey Jack or some type Mexican Cheese over the top. Put some heated Chili on top of Cheese in spots here and there, not over the whole tortilla completely. Put on a sheet pan and heat in a 375 degree oven for about 6 minutes. Remove from oven, fold the Quesadilla in half so it is in the shape of a half circle. Place on cutting board and cut the Quesadilla into about 6 pie-shaped wedges. Serve immediately. 


Enjoy!







DUDES Got BURRITOS




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RECIPES – COWBOY  CHILI – TACOS – BURRITOS
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GUACAMOLE 

“DUDES WAY”




GUACAMOLE “The Dudes Way”


Hey Man, it’s California, it’s LA, Dudes a slacker

Hippy.  Of course  he likes his  “Guac.” Dude got 

this  recipe from his buddy Juan.  And it’s a good 

one. Serve in a bowl at a party with Tortilla Chips,

or add to the filling of any type of Taco or Burrito 

you like.


INGREDIENTS:


1⁄2 cup  finely chopped white onion
2 Jalapeño Peppers, seeded and minced
2 tbsp. finely chopped Fresh Cilantro
Salt, a pinch
2 medium Hass Avocados
2 Plum Tomato, chopped to a medium dice


1.   Cut Avocados in half. Remove the pit. 

      Scoop out pulp and put into a medium 

      size glass mixing bowl.


2.    Mash avocado with a potato-masher or back 

       of a wooden spoon to break down the avocado.


3.    Add all remaining ingredients and mix with a

       wooden spoon.


4.    Serve with Tortilla Chips, and or use as an

       ingredient for Burritos & Tacos. And Enjoy!


Dinner at Babbo

 

BABBO

Greenwich Village, New York NY




December 4, 2025
New York, NY
We had an amazing dinner at Babbo last night. Babe, the restaurant created by Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich (mostly Mario). Mario Batali became famous with Babbo, and a show on The Food Network simultaneously. The year was 1998. Anyway, Mario was (still is) a marvellous chef with tons of personality. He gained fame, became a celebrity chef and TV personality. Then he had a fall from grace, lost his TV show, and eventually sold his share in Babbo and other restaurants he owned with Joe Bastianich. After Mario left, Babbo began to slide, and lost much of its cache, which was Mario. Babo has never been the same post Mario.

Mark Ladner worked for Joe B & Mario during the duo’s glory days. Mark was the chef of Lupa, and later the Executive Chef of Del Pesto. Mark is very talented, and so when restaurant impresario Stephen Starr bought Babbo and Lupa from Lida and Joe Bastianich, Starr hired Ladner as the executive chef of Babbo. Good move. Mark’s food is amazing. Our dinner last night proved that. My cousin Joe made the statement that we had eaten at Babbo many times, and he said “This was our best meal here ever.” I tend to agree. The food was amazing, we had some phenomenal wines, and I was with my cousins Joe, Eddie, and Tommy, and our good friend Max. We are all heavily into food and wine, and we are quite knowledgeable and versed on these subjects.

The food was quite wonderful. There were 6 of us, and we ordered more than half of the items on the menu.  We had the 48 Day Minestrone, whatever that means. It was delicious. Everybody at the table loved it. Then for antipasti, we ordered Sweetbreads, Vitello Tunato, salad, and Carne Cruda. 

We had two pasta courses. We ordered ; Tagliatelle with White Truffles, Beef Cheek Ravioli, Cavatelli with Rabbit Ragu, Spaghetti Vongole, and Tagliatelle Bolognese. All of these pasta dishes were amazing. The Truffles were sublimed. The Tagliatelle Bolognese was spectacular, a true Ragu of Bologna, “So Good.” I loved it. Everyone, including me loved the Cavatelli with Rabbit Ragu. Really Tasty. And I always have loved eating the Beef Cheek Ravioli. I must say the pasta course was the highlight of the meal. Totally awesome.

We had started the meal with a Pigato, which I picked. Not many people would have ever heard of Pigato, a wine and grape varietal that comes from Liguria. It’s a refreshing tasty white wine, and everyone at the table loved it. After the Pigato, my cousin Eddie ordered a magnum bottle of Barolo “Francia” 2001 from Giacomo Conterno, which is considered along with it sibling wine “Monfortino” to be the very best Barolos in the World. The wine was in perfect condition, and we all just loved it.

Our second pasta course came. The famed 100 Layer Lasagna by Chef Mark Ladner. This is becoming the signature dish of the restaurant and Chef Ladner. It’s $100 a Pop. Not Cheap, but dammed good. Everybody in our group loved it.

For the main course, we had a T-bone Steak, Veal Chop Marsala, and Swordfish Milanese. The Steak was phenomenal. Loved it. The Veal Marsala was really good as well, but again, “The Steak,” seriously good. The Swordfish was OK.

For dessert we had Saffron Zabiglione which was quite good, Panna Cotta (so-so), and Olive Oil Chocolate Cake which was one of the best-tastiest Chocolate Cakes that I’ve ever had. “So Good.” we drank Averna Amaro with our desserts. The meal was phenomenal, and we all had a wonderful time.Thanks Joe. Cousin Joe who bought us all dinner. Not Joe B, he’s gone.

And thanks to Chef Mark Ladner, and the whole crew at Babbo. Great job, we really enjoyed.


Thanks,
Daniel Bellino

Me & COUSIN JOE

BABBO

December 4, 2025

Greenwich Village, New York

“Thanks for the Wonderful Dinner Joe”

GIACOMO CONTERNO

BAROLO “FRANCIA” 2002

“One of the Best BAROLOS I’ve ever had”



CHEF MARK LADNER

BABBO




MARK LADNER’S 100 Layer LASAGNA





VALENTINI TREBBIAN d’ ABRUZZO

A LEGENDARY WHITE WINE

ABRUZZO, ITALY

“We Drank this too”

All photos and article by Daniel Bellino Zwicke 








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Just to Clarify – “ITALIAN FOOD & TRAVEL’
is Not a BOOK solely on VENICE, but all of ITALY

It is an ITALIAN TRAVEL GUIDE – COOKBOOK on ITALY

There are 30 Pages dedicated to just VENICE, which is Quite Large and
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Italian Food & Travels “Rome Venice Pizza Pasta &? Travel and Eat throughout Italy, with Bestselling Italian Cookbook / Travel Writer – Daniel Bellino Zwicke. Take a journey with Daniel on his many journeys in Italy, from Rome, Venice, Verona, Florence, Naples, Capri, Positano, The Amalfi Coast, Sicily, Puglia and more. Daniel Bellino has 40 years experience, spending time in Italy, eating, drinking wonderful Italian Wine, living among the locals, gathering a brigade of stories and tasty Italian recipes from every region of Italy. Daniel has a great perspective of Italian Food knowledge, of Italy, and how to travel in this the most beloved travel destination in all the World, from the Ancient Roman ruins of Rome, to the singular uniqueness of Venice, to Sicily and it’s people, food, Roman & Greeks ruins, and some of the most beautiful churches in all the World. Daniel weaves wonderful stories of Italian adventures, with many tasty recipes to accompany the stories, Travel Info, and knowledge of Italy, its sights, peoples, landscape, and it’s food, the most beloved cuisine in all the World.


Included are Recipes for 40 of Italy’s most beloved dishes, and a few extra surprises. Italy’s most loved Pasta Dishes, Ragu Bolognese, Porchetta, Wild Boar Ragu, Amalfitana Lemon Cake, how to make Limoncello, Ragu Napoletana, Pesto Genovese, Caponata, Lasagna, Spaghetti Vongoles, Pasta Nerano, and much more. You’ll Love these amazing recipes.


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Daniel created and runs the Highly Successful Italian Instagram page @NewYork.Italian – which as of the publication of this book, has more than 500,000 loyal Followers. The page pertains to all things ITALIAN, both in New York – America, and ITALY – Italian Food & Wine, Recipes, music, movies, Italian Travel, Italian-American Culture, and of Italy, Pizza, Pasta, cooking, books, and anything related to Italy and Italian Americans. 

“ITALIAN FOOD & TRAVEL
Daniel Bellino Zwicke

Italian Food & Travel: Travel Guide – Cookbook

” by Daniel Bellino Zwicke is a combined cookbook and travel guide that focuses on specific Italian regions and cities, including Naples, Rome, Venice, and the Amalfi Coast. It integrates personal travel anecdotes, practical advice for travelers, and authentic recipes. 


Overview of the Book
This resource is designed for individuals planning a trip to Italy, as well as those who wish to experience Italian cuisine and culture at home. Daniel Bellino Zwicke, a best-selling Italian cookbook author who has traveled extensively in Italy since the 1980s, uses his deep knowledge to provide a cultural companion rather than a typical guidebook. 
Key features include:
Regional Focus: The book covers culinary and travel information for areas like Rome, Venice, Positano, Capri, and the Amalfi Coast.
  • Recipes: It features recipes for popular dishes from these regions, such as Insalata di PolpoAranciniEggplant ParmigianoPolpette (meatballs), and Spaghetti Vongole.
  • Personal Stories: The narrative is enriched with the author’s personal experiences, recommendations for local spots (like bacari in Venice), and insights into the local food culture.
  • Practical Information: It provides travel tips and information, helping readers navigate specific locations and find authentic experiences. 

  • Where to Find It
  • The book is available in both paperback and Kindle formats. You can purchase it or view snippets on the following platforms: 






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The premise of the book of Italian recipes with each one accompanied by a story. This is the first of its kind that I’ve ever read or even heard of, so I thought I’d give it a chance and wasn’t disappointed after finishing it a few days ago.Daniel does a great job of creating the recipes and making sure that each one feels authentic and taste wonderful. All of the stories with each recipe is also well done and does a great job of connecting the food to the story. It’s hard to figure out which one is more enjoyable. The story side or the recipes of this book but I had to chose it would be the recipe side of the novel as the recipes are truly great and highlight Italian cuisine.If you’re looking for a great cook book to give you some great Italian dishes to try out all courses, with a few stories to read while your food is cooking, then this is definitely the book you’ve been looking for. As it does a splendid job of creating wonderful, quality meals..Buy This One … This is The Best Italian Cookbook Ever ! Authentic Italian Cooking … 

Many of the recipes are very close to those, my grandmother,who was from Sicily, made. These recipes are very good. My only critique is that the book could be edited better, but the recipes are very good. Buy the book if you want authentic italian recipes.From the AuthorI’d like to thank everyone who has obtained anyone of my books and for your many kind words about some of the joys the recipes and stories within have pleased you. It’s truly an honor for me for each and every book that anyone obtains of mine and I thank each and everyone of you. A special thanks to those who have said Sunday Sauce is The Best Italian Cookbook Ever.Sincerely,Daniel.


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