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
BELLINO at all’ARCO
VENICE. 19915
