The Feast of The Seven Fish Italian Christmas – by Daniel Bellino Zwicke – Available in Hardcover on Amazon

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The FEAST of The 7 FISH

ITALIAN CHRISTMAS

HARDCOVER EDITION

COMING OCTOBER 28th 2026

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The FEAST of The 7 FISH

ITALIAN CHRISTMAS 



La Vigila “THE FEAST of The 7 FISH” is The Southern Italian Ritual Christmas Eve Meal of 7 Fish, Representing The 7 Sacraments of Holy The Roman Catholic Church .. This Meal is a Sacred Ritual of The South of Italy and Italian-Americans in New York, New Jersey, Boston, Providence, San Francisco, New Orleans, Philly and Pittsburgh. And You’d be surprised to know that it is Mostly of The South of Italy and of Italian-America and that many Italians from Central Italy to The North have do not partake of This Great Traditional Feast as it is mainly of The South. Have You ever wanted to Make or Eat one, but Don’t Know Where to Start? The Know-How is mostly Passed Down in Families from one Generation to the Next and Not Much Has Been Written on This Great Subject. Not Until Now anyway with the Publication of This Book by Daniel Bellino Zwicke. You’ll Find Everything You Need to Know to Partake, Make, and Eat this Most Important Meal of The Italian Calender Year The FEAST of THE 7 FISH, known in Italy as Festa di Sette Pesci.. The Book contains Stories, Recipes, and Instructions on How to Make This Great Feast, Your Very Own “FEAST of SEVEN FISHES” so Cook, Make, and Partake, and Mangia Bene. The FEAST of The 7 FISH by Daniel Bellino is an Amazon Best Seller and Top Book of this exclusive Genre of The Feast of The Seven Fishes. Buon Appetito e Mangia Bene !






SINATRA SAUCE

SINATRA SAUCE 
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COOK & EAT LIKE FRANK
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Author DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE
BAR TIBERIO
CAPRI 


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The Sinatra Cookbook – Sinatra Sauce

 The SINATRA COOKBOOK

“SINATRA SAUCE”

aka The SINTRA COOKBOOK

COOK & EAT LIKE FRANK

His FAVORITE ITALIAN RECIPES
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CHRISTMAS 2026

SINATRA SAUCE

MUSIC MEATBALLS & MERRIEMENT  which features Italian-American recipes inspired by Frank Sinatra’s favorite foods. The book is about Sinatra’s love for Italian food and the meals from his childhood in Hoboken, New Jersey. It is not just a cookbook, but also includes stories about Sinatra’s life and dining experiences. 

About the Book
SINATRA SAUCE –  The book explores the Italian dishes that Frank Sinatra enjoyed throughout his life, including those made by his mother, Dolly, and father, Martino, who was also a good cook.
  • Recipes: It features recipes for classic Italian-American dishes that were a part of Sinatra’s life, such as Eggplant Parmigiana, Lasagna, and Spaghetti and Meatballs.
  • Stories: Interspersed with the recipes are anecdotes and stories about Sinatra dining at Famous Restaurants in New York – like – Patsy’s, Jilly’s, 21 Club, and PJ Clarke’s. 
  • Availability: Sinatra Sauce is available for purchase on Amazon. 
  • About the author
  • Daniel Bellino Zwicke: The author is a lifelong Sinatra fan and a prolific writer on Italian cuisine.
    • Other works: Zwicke is also known for other cookbooks, including Sunday Sauce, La Tavola, and Positano The Amalfi Coast Cookbook. He also has a background as a wine and restaurant professional in New York City. 

    Frank Sinatra had a special relationship with several New York restaurants, especially Patsy’s on West 56th Street, and was a regular patron of Jilly’s, a nightclub owned by his friend Jilly Rizzo.




PATSY’S

West 56th STREET

NEW YORK NY

“It’s Still OPEN”




PATSY’S ITALIAN RESTAURANTE – West 56th Street – New York NY (still open)

Sinatra’s favorite dishes : included clams posillipo, spaghetti and meatballs, and veal milanese. He was known for having very specific preferences. The kitchen crew would prepare his favorite veal milanese, served crispy and lightly garlicked with an arugula salad, precisely to his liking.

Regular patron: He was such a regular that he had his own special table, and  Patsy’s would even serve him on holidays like Thanksgiving.

Celebrity gatherings: After performing in New York, Sinatra would bring his friends, including members of the Rat Pack like Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin, to  Patsy’s. . There, they would dine and socialize upstairs in a private room.


SINATRA at JILLY’S



FRANK SINATRA

With FRIENDS & FAMILY at “JILLY’S”

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JILLY’S SALOON –  Legacy: The restaurant still honors Sinatra’s memory by serving his favorite veal milanese on his birthday, December 12th, even though it is no longer on the regular menu. 

The nightclub: Located on West 52nd Street,   Jilly’s was owned by Jilly Rizzo, a close friend of Sinatra. It was a popular hangout spot for Sinatra and the Rat Pack during the 1960s. Relaxed atmosphere: While Patsy’s offered a dining experience, was more of a casual hangout where Sinatra could relax with his friends. 

Social hub: It was a place for drinks, music, and mingling with other celebrities and friends. While not specifically a culinary destination, it was a central part of Sinatra’s nightlife and social scene in New York.  The stories in Sinatra SauceDaniel Bellino Zwicke’s book Sinatra Sauce draws on these stories and settings to give readers a taste of the Italian-American food and dining experiences that were central to Frank Sinatra’s life. It sets the recipes within the context of the restaurants and home kitchens that shaped Sinatra’s palate. 

OTHER FAVOITE SINATRA RESTAURANTS 




Another SINATRA FAVOIRTE

PJ CLARKE’S

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P.J. CLARKE’S 

  • What he ordered: When visiting this historic saloon, Sinatra was known to sit at his preferred table and order a burger and a Bloody Mary.
  • Historical context: Dating back to 1884, this establishment holds deep New York history, and a waitress who knew Sinatra worked there for over 44 years.
  • “21” CLUB
    • The setting: The  
      ’21’ Club

      , known for its speakeasy-era history, was another of Sinatra’s destinations.

    • His visit: He typically dined at a large table in the main room. 

    PATSY’S PIZZERIA
    EAST HARLEM,  NEW YORK
    “FRANK’S FAVORITE PIZZA”


    • PATSY’S PIZZERIA – East Harlem NYC
    • The East Harlem Original: The legendary pizzeria in East Harlem was a favorite of Sinatra and other celebrities like Dean Martin and Joe DiMaggio.
    • Loyalty from afar: Sinatra’s dedication was such that he had 45 pizzas flown to him in Las Vegas for a concert.
    GINO’S 
    The DINNG ROOM
    “GINO’S. Personally, My Favorite New York
    Italian Restaurant of All-Time” – author Daniel Bellino Z
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    GINO’S –  Lexington Avenue
    Gino’s was another favorite of Frank’s as well as numerous other Celebs, including : Marilyn Monroe, Ed Sullivan, and others. Gino’s was beloved by its loyal clientele who loved the solid Old School Italian dishes, and its old world charm, and naturally the famed Salamandre ZEBRA Wallpaper. It was also famous for its “Pasta Segreta” – Pasta with Secret Sauce.
    Like at Patsy’s, Sinatra would eat Clams Posillipo and Veal Milanese, and loved just a simple plate of Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce.
    Basta !
    SINATRA SAUCE
    The SINATRA COOKBOOK
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    CAPRI
    BOOKS by DANIEL 
    . 

Five Dollar Coffee ? What The Fuck ? What is This World Coming To?

 $5 for a SMALL COFFEE

“WHAT The FUCK” ?


MARLON BRANDO

“DRINKING COFFEE” 

Me TOO !!!

MINE COST $5 !!!

WHAT DID MARLON’S COST

.20 CENTS or LESS ? FOR SURE

This PICTURE LOOKS Like it Was TAKEN in the 1960s

Back Then – COFFEE was Just .10 CENTS a CUP




FIVE DOLLAR FUCKING COFFEE !!!

“WHAT is This WORLD COMING TO” ?


   $5 for a Fucking cup of Coffee? You gotta be Kidding? “No”!!! That’s the price. At Carmela’s Toast & Coffee Bar on 8th Street in New York’s Greenwich Village. “Outrageous” !!!! Normally I pay more. But that’s at a beautiful boutique hotel, and it’s for a cappuccino. Over there, I’m paying for the privilege of being inside a beautiful boutique hotel in New York. Carmela’s is just a coffee cafe, non descriptive. It’s not bad. I’m not knocking the looks of the place, but it is low-end, not high like the hotel. This coffee should be $2.90, not $4.90 !!! More than five dollars with the tip for the counter-person. “Outrageous” !!!! Three years ago, this was the price ($2.90). And that was fair. But $5 just a couple years later? A total “Rip-Off” !!!! What is this World coming to? I’t just not right. Everything is “Out of Whack” !!! Everything : gasoline, groceries, coffee, everything ! And there’s nothing we can do but pay. “Pay the Damn Piper” !!! We have no say in the matter. That’s the way it is. But it’s not right. 

I have at least 10 -12 coffee out a week. Meaning in a cafe, coffee shop, or at the boutique hotel. So when a small coffee goes from $2.90 to $5 in to short an amount of time, it pisses me off. It pisses a lot of people off. “It’s just not right” !!! What am I gonna do? I guess I have no choice? I write, and I write in cafes, and I have to buy coffees. I gotta pay. Pay The Piper. I have to pay, but I don’t have to like it, and I don’t. “Fuck this Shit” !!!


BASTA !!!!



…. Daniel Bellino Zwicke …..


“A $5 FUCKING Cup of COFFEE” !!!

CARMELA’S TOAST & COFFEE BAR

NEW YORK, NY





The BIG LEBOWSKI COOKBOOK

aka GOT ANY KAHLUA ?

The COLLECTED RECIPES of The DUDE
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Exploring Venice by Daniel Bellino Zwicke

 


DANIEL BELLINO

BACK at all’ARCO

A WINE BAR DANIEL 1st DISCOVERED in 1995

30 YEARS BEFORe STANLEY TUCCI

Venice, ITALY

DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE & The WINE BARS (Bacari) of VENICE


Daniel Bellino Zwicke is a New York-based chef, author, and wine professional who heavily focuses on Venetian culinary culture. He has documented his extensive research on the traditional wine bars of Venice (bacari) across his career and books. [1, 2, 3]
The Venetian Influence & “Bar Cichetti”
  • First American Bacaro: In 1998, Bellino Zwicke co-created Bar Cichetti on Houston Street in New York City. It served as America’s very first traditional Venetian wine bar. [1, 2, 3]
  • The Concept: He served as the chef and wine director, introducing New Yorkers to the ritual of drinking regional Italian wines paired with cicchetti (Venetian small plates/bar snacks). [1, 2]
“Exploring Venice” Travel Guide & Cookbook
His primary literature detailing these specific spots is his book Exploring Venice: Travel Guide – Cookbook on Amazon. The guide details: [1]
  • The Best Bacari: A curated guide to finding authentic, hidden wine bars tucked into the narrow streets (calli) of Venice. [1, 2]
  • Casanova’s Route: A specialized section highlighting historical wine bars and establishments frequented by Giacomo Casanova that remain open today. [1]
  • The “Ombra” Tradition: Insights into ordering a local glass of wine (referred to by locals as an ombra, or “shadow”) alongside classic bites like baccalà mantecato and sardines in saor. [1]

Famous Venetian Spots Mentioned in His Work
Bellino Zwicke’s Venetian itineraries and social content frequently document historic landmarks.
all’ARCO
His favorite, long-frequented wine bar near the Rialto Market. He frequently notes that he first “discovered” and documented this spot in March 1995, decades before it gained widespread mainstream travel-show fame. 
CANTINA Do MORI
One of the oldest and most legendary historic bacari in Venice.
CATINA s’ VINO SCHIAVA
Located in the Dorsoduro district, famous for its incredible variety of creative cicchetti toppings.
HARRY’S BAR
The iconic birthplace of the Bellini cocktail and Carpaccio, which he features alongside traditional neighborhood taverns.



EXPLORING VENICE
by DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE
TRAVEL GUIDE – COOKBOOK
With 40 RECIPES 
of VENICE’S FAVORITE DISHES
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BELLINO at all’ARCO
VENICE. 19915


Bourdain in Italy

ANTHONY BOURDAIN

“EATING CACIO PEPE PASTA”

ROME, ITALY

 

The connection between Anthony Bourdain, Italy, and Bellino (artist/author Daniel Bellino-Zwicke, known for Being Tony Bourdain and Italian cooking content) centres on fan culture, tribute, and tracking Tony’s iconic stops  (like Ce Tony ate fettuccine al ragù.
  • Key Bourdain Italy Highlights Tracked by Bellino & Fans
    • Rome (Cacio e Pepe): Ristorante Roma Sparita in Trastevere—called “the greatest thing in the history of the world”.
    • Rome (Secret Spot): The hidden local spot (formerly Trattoria Settimio, now Cesare al Pellegrino at 117 Via del Pellegrino) where Tony ate fettuccine al ragù.
    • Emilia-Romagna: Regional vineyard and traditional food explorations featured in fan/author community retrospectives.
    • The “Bellino” Tribute Art/Books: Works by Greenwich Village-based creator Daniel Bellino-Zwicke (Being Tony Bourdain, Cooking Italian Greatest Hits) celebrating food philosophy and Italian-American Sunday gravy/sauce.



    • ITALIAN FOOD & TRAVEL
      ROME VENICE PIZAA PASTA & ?
      And BOURDAIN in ITALY
      TONY’S FAVORITE RESTAURANTS
      “ITALY”
      Daniel Bellino Zwicke

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Me and Isabelle – Daniel Bellino Zwicke and Isabelle Oduber

 

Isabelle Oduber

For OSCAR De la RENTA

NEW YORK CITY

Mode Conversation: Isabell Oduber Daniel bellino


Isabelle Oduber & Daniel Bellino Zwicke

Isabelle Oduber is a former model who is the ex-girlfriend of New York City author / culinary professional Daniel Bellino Zwicke. [1]
During her modelling career, she was represented by the prominent Ford Modelling Agency in New York. Bellino-Zwicke, known for culinary books like Sunday Sauce and Grandma Bellino’s Italian Cookbook, has previously shared glimpses of her past modelling work and portfolio cards publicly on his Author Page on Facebook.
Isabelle Oduber
Modelling Card – Ford Agency

Isabelle Oduber
with Ex-Boyfriend Daniel Bellino Zwicke
Isabelle Oduber and Daniel Bellino-Zwicke share a personal history connected to the New York fashion and culinary scene of the 1980s. [1]
The Connection
  • Relationship: Isabelle Oduber is the former girlfriend of Daniel Bellino-Zwicke. [1]
  • Isabelle Oduber: She worked as a prominent fashion model represented by the prestigious Ford Modeling Agency in New York City. During her career in the 1980s, she served as a house model for legendary designer Oscar de la Renta and was famously illustrated by fashion artist Antonio Lopez. 
  • Daniel Bellino-Zwicke: He is a New York-based author, wine director, and former restaurant manager. He has managed classic Manhattan establishments like Da Silvano and has written several books centered around Italian cuisine and Greenwich Village culture. He frequently shares nostalgic retrospectives of 1980s New York, including reflections on Oduber’s modeling career. 

Isabelle Oduber for Oscar De La Renta
Illustrated by Antonio Lopez
WOMENS WEAR DAILY – Centrefold Ad 

Best Damn Dinner in America – A Perfect Cheeseburger and Creamsicle Ice Cream


“BEST DAMN CHEESEBURGER iN NEW YORK”






The PERFECT AMERICAN DINNER 



The perfect American dinner. What is it you ask? Well I don’t know. All I know is what I made for dinner tonight could be in the running. For 1, it’s oh so very American. What is it you say? OK, I’ll tell you. It’s a Cheeseburger and some tasty Cremesicle Ice Cream. “What’s so Special about that, ” you say. Well for one, I make one of the Best Damn Cheeseburgers you’ll ever eat. “It’s Damn Good.” So damn good ! Better than good. It’s delicious. I know how to make a burger. And some Creamsicle Ice Creme? I haven’t had it for years. Love it. Since childhood, way back in the 60s. “If You Know – You Know.”

Anyway. I was at the cafe working on stuff (writing), and what for dinner I thought. I finished the Chili that I make my Tacos with last night, so what for tonight. “A Burger I think” ? And when I say burger, it’s always a cheeseburger. “For sure.” So I made my way to the supermarket to get some good ground beef. And when I say good, I mean good. Get the best you can. I walked in the store, and got a flyer (sale items). I browed it over. “Ah. Turkey Hill Ice Cream is on sale. I’ll get some of that.” I don’t throw my money away, and always buy ice cream when it’s on sale. Today is the day. I went over to the meat counter and looked over the meat. OK, Ground Angus Beef Chuck (80/20) for $7.99 a pound. I got one. A pound. All set. Now over to the ice cream. Looked over what they had, and when I saw the turkey Hill “Orange Cream Swirl” I went nuts. “Yeah.” It instantly made me happy. I thought of my childhood and how much I loved this wonderful combo of lush Vanilla Ic Cream & Orange Sherbet. What a combination. “So good” !!! I had to get some. And so I did. I also got a new jar of dill pickle chips, and some New York State Cheddar to top my burger. I was all set.

I paid for the stuff and made my way home. I sliced the cheese first and set it aside. I got the BBQ Sauce, Mustard, Burger Bun, and salt and black pepper at the ready. Set my small frying pan on the stove, shaped my burger, and put a little olive oil in the pan. Threw the burger in and toasted my bun (Haha!). I seasoned the burger with salt & pepper as it was cooking. After a couple of minutes, I flipped the burger over. I seasoned the other side, and let the burger continue cooking. After a couple minutes, it was done.

I placed the Cheddar Cheese on the bottom bun and set the burger on top. Then I put a bit of Dijon Mustard on top of the burger, and on top of the mustard I put some BBQ Sauce. Put on 3 dill pickle chips, and topped it with the top bun, and I was ready to go. Ready to eat one of the best burgers in town. I kid you not. “If I must say so myself, I make one of the Best Damn Burgers in Town!” That’s a fact. I bit in. “Yumm. So good.” I told you. I ate the burger (cheeseburger) as slowly as I could. Didn’t want to rush a good thing. Well I finished it. I enjoyed it, and I didn’t get ripped off, paying maybe $24 for a burger, plus tip and tax, and you probably have a drink, so by the time you’re done, you might have spent $60 or more for a burger and one drink. “Not me!” My burgers are better than practically and place in New York, so why throw my money away.

Now, on to dessert. Yes my Orange & Vanilla Creamsicle. “OMG?” The temperature and texture were just right, being outside of the freezer for about 40 minutes. I got my bowl and tablespoon and I dug in. Again, “Oh My God” ? So Good !!! Just like when I was a child in the 60s. I could not have asked for more.

And so, one of the Best Damn Dinners in all of New York City. Maybe not? I know many might not agree. But then, on the other hand, there’s probably million people or more, just in New York City who would agree. And that’s good enough for me. 

Basta !


Daniel Bellino Zwicke






GOOD HUMOR’S “CREAMSICLE”

VANILLA ICE CREAM with ORANGE SHERBET

“So DAMN GOOD” !!!


“This is WHAT I HAD TONIGHT”

TURKEY HILL “ORANGE CREAM SWIRL”

LOVE IT !!!!
It was just $4.99







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FAVORITE AMERICAN FOODS

And SECRET RECIPES
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Famous Italian Americans – The Sicilians and Neapolitans – Sinatra Bellino Pacino and More

FRANCIS ALBERT SINATRA


SICILIANS vs. NEAPOLITANS

“WHAT’S The DIFFERENCE” ?



ITALIAN IMMIGRANTS to AMERICAN

NEAPOLITANS vs. SICILIANS


NEAPOLITAN Immigrants gravitated to Cities.

SICILIANS preferred suburbs or country life.



FOOD – SICILIANS vs NEAPOLITANS

SICILIAN PIZZA is THICKER

NEAPOLITAN PIZZA is THIN CRUST


“SAUCE or GRAVAY” ???

“SICILIANS” – GRAVY

” NEAPOLITANS” SAUCE


WORK

SICILIANS – Many became fisherman, fish sellers, farmers, or produce sellers. 
Sicilians built the Banana * Lemon trade in New York City.

NEAPOLITANS living more in cities, became Barbers, Construction Workers,
Tailors, Shoemakers. Neapolitan stone masons built the subways and bridges across North Eastern America. Neapolitan tailors opened shops. Neapolitan pizzaiolo opened pizzerias and created the pizza business of America. 

All Italians, whether Sicilian or Neapolitan were Catholic.





SICILIANS versus NEAPOLITANS in AMERICA

Italian Americans of Sicilian and Neapolitan descent represent the two largest regional groups that shaped the Italian diaspora in the United States between 1880 and 1920. Both originate from Southern Italy, but they possess fiercely distinct cultural identities, dialects, and traditions (a concept known as campanilismo). [1, 2, 3, 4]

Key Cultural & Historical Differences
  • Origins & Ancestry: Sicilians come from the Mediterranean’s largest island, which was historically conquered by the Greeks, Arabs, and Normans. Neapolitans come from the bustling, mainland coastal city of Naples and the surrounding Campania region, which was dominated by Spanish and French rules. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
  • Languages: Sicilian (siculu) and Neapolitan (napulitano) are recognized as distinct regional languages rather than mere dialects of standard Italian. They have entirely different vocabularies, pronunciations, and historical roots. [1, 2, 3]
  • Cuisine: The culinary staples differ significantly based on local agriculture. Neapolitan food is famous for its tomato-heavy dishes, mozzarella, and as the birthplace of pizza. Sicilian cuisine relies heavily on eggplants, citrus, ricotta, seafood, and Arabic-influenced ingredients (like pine nuts and raisins). [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
The Italian American Experience
When these groups immigrated, “Italy” as a unified country was relatively new (unified in 1861). In the United States, immigrants did not identify as “Italian”; rather, they identified as Napolitani or Siciliani. Little Italy neighborhoods in New York (like Mulberry Street in Manhattan or Bensonhurst in Brooklyn) were initially segregated block by block based on these hometowns. Over generations in America, these distinct cultures blended to form the broader Italian American identity, though many families still proudly trace their specific regional heritage.



FAMOUS SICILIAN AMERICANS

AL PACINO

ACTOR
FRANK SINATRA
ENTERTAINER

JOE DiMAGGIO
PROFEESIONAL MLB BASEBALL PLAYER

SYLVESTOR STALLONE 
ACTOR – DIRECTOR – SCREEN WRITER

RICHARD CASTELLANO
ACTOR
MARTIN SCORSESE
MOVIE DIRECTOR

DANIEL BELLINO

BESTSELLING AUTHOR

ITALIAN COOKBOOKS
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LIZA MINELLI
ACTRESS

The BELLINO’S
FAMOUS SICILIAN AMERICANS

FRANK SINATRA
JOE DiMAGGIO
AL PACINO
LOUIS PRIMA
LADY GAGA
MARTIN SCORSESE
FRANK ZAPPA
VINCENT SCHIAVELLI
SONNY BONO
DANIEL BELLINO
CHRIS CHRISTIE
JON BON JOVI (Bongiovi)
LIZA MINNELLI
MARIO CUOMO
ANDREW CUOMO
NANCY SINATRA
JOE MONTANA
CHARLES ATLAS
FRANKIE AVALON





NONNA BELLINO’S COOKBOOK

“RECIPES From MY SICILIAN NONNA’

DANIEL BELLINO

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FAMOUS NEAPOLITAN AMERICANS


GWEN STEFANI

SINGER


LEONARDO DiCAPRIO

ACTOR


DANNY DeVITO

ACTOR – FILM PRODUCER



FRANKIE VALLI

SINGER






FEDERICO CASTELLUCCIO

ACORT / ARTIST

Born in NAPLES ITALY

Grew Up in PATERSON, NEW JERSEY





FAMOUS NEAPOLITAN AMERICANS

LEONARDO DiCAPRIO
FRANKIE VALLI
MARISA TOMEI
MARIO CUOMO
DANNY DeVITO
VINCE LOMBARDI
FREDERICO CASTELLUCCIO
QUENTIN TARANTINO
JOHN TURTURO
GWEN STEFANI
GIADA DeLURENTIS





FRANK SINATRA
The MOST CELEBRATED ITALIAN-AMERICAN of ALL

SINATRA SAUCE

COOK & EAT LIKE FRANK

HIS FAVORITE ITALIAN RECIPES


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SUNDAY SAUCE
AMERICA’S FAVORITE ITALIAN COOKBOOK
DANIEL BELLINO
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Spandua Ballet Isabelle and Me

 

ISABELLE & ME

And SPANDUA BALLET

And ISABELLE’S FAVORITE SONGS

Daniel Bellino Zwicke with Isabelle Oduber

New York City

DANIEL & ISABELLE

“Isabelle” refers to Isabelle Oduber, the former girlfriend of New York-based Italian-American author and restaurateur Daniel Bellino-Zwicke. [1, 2]
Daniel Bellino-Zwicke frequently shares nostalgic tributes, travel photos, and videos dedicated to her across his social media platforms. [1, 2]
📌 Key Facts About Their Connection
  • Fashion & Modeling: Isabelle was a model who appeared in high-profile fashion campaigns. Daniel has highlighted an ad she did for Oscar de la Renta, which was illustrated by the iconic fashion illustrator Antonio Lopez. 
  • Social Media Tributes: Daniel frequently publishes posts titled “Remembering Isabelle”. These posts often feature travel memories of them walking through Greenwich Village and the East Village in New York City, or trips to Paris, Venice, and Positano. [, 2, 3]
  • Music Playlists: He often dedicates songs to her that they listened to while dating, explicitly citing “True” by Spandau Ballet as her favorite song. (more of Isabelle’s favorite songs)
  • The Author: Daniel Bellino-Zwicke is well-known in the culinary world as a bestselling cookbook author (Sunday Sauce, Grandma Bellino’s Italian Cookbook) and the creator of Bar Cichetti, which was the first Venetian wine bar in the United States. 




“ISABELLE”

Illustration by ANTONIO LOPEZ

Of ISABELLE ODUBER Wearing OSCAR de la RENTA

ISABELLE






Author Daniel Bellino Zwicke





ISABELLE’S FAVORITE MUSIC



“TRUE”


“TRUE”

SPANDUA BALLET






UN AMOR

GYPSY KINGS










“NELL ARIA”

Marcella Bella





“MISSING YOU”


John Waite







Dan Hartman

“I CAN DREAM ABOUT YOU”




MINA 

“PAROLE PAROLE”























Me Arrigo and Stanley – Venice Italy

 

 
Author DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE
 
BACK at all’ARCO WINE BAR (Bacaro)
 
VENICE
 
 
 
Bellino 1st discovered the Venetian wine bar All’ARCO & Cichetti in 1995, on his exploratory trip of Cichetti and the wine bars of Venice. Daniel says, that it fact, it was the 1st bacaro (Ventian Wine Bar) that he ever went to at all. He was on his way to check into his hotel (Albergho Guerratto) when he stumbled upon it. He walked in and asked the guys behind the bar, “Hi! Do you. serve Cichetti?” Daniel said he was treated warmly, and they said, “Yes, of course. Would you like some.” Yes please, Daniel replied. They first gave him one of the most obscure of all cichetti items. “What is this,” Daniel asked. They replied “Nerveti. Nerve, Nerve.” Daniel knew what they meant. “OK,” and so he tried it. He had a a glass of Tocai, and they gave him some Baccala Montecato (shipped Salt Cod), the most popular cichetti of all. Daniel said, he had been reading about Musetto (Pif Snote Sausage), and he wanted to try it. He asked the barman if he had some. They did, and so he had some Mussetto as well.
 
Daniel paid his bill and was on his way. A few minutes later he checked into his hotel, and in the next 9 days, he would check out every bacaro (wine bar) in Venice, eating Cichetti, drinking local wines of the Friuli and the Veneto, chatting with proprietors and locals, and fellow customers. Daniel had a wonderful time, and learned all about the wine bars (bacaari) of Venice, how they ran, the food and wines served, and local customs.
 

 

 
All’ARCO WINE BAR
 
VENICE, ITALY

 

 

“BELLINO BEAT TUCCI” – To many Italian discoveries in Italy. 

And Vice Versa Bellino admits.

 

“Bellino Beat Tucci,” refers to the ongoing playful feud and marketing gimmick by author and chef Daniel Bellino Z (Daniel Bellino-Zwicke). He has famously used the slogan “I Beat Out Stanley Tucci” to promote his bestselling Italian food, cooking, and travel books. [1, 2, 3]

The phrase stems from a few specific “wins” Bellino claims to have over Tucci:
  • The Venice Wine Bar Claim: Bellino claims he beat Stanley Tucci in discovering the famous Venetian wine bar, All’Arco, by nearly 30 years, as he visited and wrote about it long before Tucci’s travel shows popularized it. [1]
  • The Recipe Claims: Bellino frequently points out in his book promotions that his Amazon Author Page features beloved Italian classics, such as Spaghetti Nerano and Pasta Primavera, beating Tucci to the punch for recipe accuracy and popularity. [1, 2]
For a quick look at Daniel Bellino Z and his books covering the same culinary ground as Stanley Tucci:
BOOKS by BELLINO AMAZON.com
 
DANIEL BELLINO Z – Amazon Authors Page
 
BELLINO’S LATEST BOOK
EXPLORING VENICE
 
TRAVEL GUIDE – COOKBOOK
AMAZON.com

 

 

 

all’ ARCO
 
VENICE
 
“WHERE BELLINO Beat TUCCI”
all ARCO
 
VENETIAN CICCHETTI
 
STANLEY TUCCI’S FAVORITE
 
“But Author DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE Discovered it almost 30 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 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 Cichetti. 
 
 
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 – 1995
Daniel Bellino Zwicke
HARRY’S BAR
April 1995

 

 

 

READ ABOUT VENICE
CICCHETTI & VENETIAN WINE BARS
In “ITALIAN FOOD & TRAVELS”
ROME VENICE PIZZA PASTA & ?
TRAVEL GUIDE -COOKBOOK
Daniel Bellino Zwicke
AMAZON.com

 

 

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EXPLORING VENICE
TRAVEL GUIDE – COOKBOOK
WINE BARS – RESTAURANTS – HOTELS
CASANOVA – VIVALDI – GIUSEPPE CIPRIANI
With 40 RECIPES of VENICE’S FAVORITE DISHES
by Daniel Bellino Zwicke
AMAZON.com

 

ME & ARIGO
Author DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE
With ARRIGO CIPRIANI
“WHERE IS STANLEY” ???
 
HARRY’S BAR
 
VENICE