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3. There were actually two different Rat Packs, one popular in the ’50s and another (the most famous and notable) in the ’60s. The first consisted of Humphrey Bogart, Mickey Rooney, Errol Flynn, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Cesar Romero and Jerry Lewis.
4. The name of the iconic Great Dane cartoon character Scooby-Doo has Frank Sinatra to thank for his namesake. The famous mutt’s creator, Iwao Takamoto, listened to Sinatra’s hit song “Strangers in the Night” and noticed his scatting (which sounded like “dooby dooby doo.”) This ultimately led to the character’s name.
5. Ocean’s 11 (1960) was a famed heist movie that featured all five of the Pack’s members in lead roles (Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop).
6. Dean Martin wasn’t actually a big fan of parties, despite his reputation and membership in the Pack. Not only was he religious and a devout Catholic, but he was also self-described as shy and ashamed of the way he spoke.
7. Joey Bishop was considered the more serious man of the group regarding comedy and wild antics. Ironically, he was also the member who wrote their comedic material behind the scenes.
8. Bishop was also insecure about his standing with the Pack and felt like an outsider. He would constantly wait for an invitation to join the rest of the group when dining. His close friend Sinatra once reportedly said, “Goddammit, how long does he have to be with me before he knows he can eat with us?”
9. The group often performed at the Copa Room in the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas. Whenever a member was booked, billboards would hint at the surprise appearances of the other members.
10. The Rat Pack was known for its association with many famous actresses, including Lauren Bacall, Shirley MacLaine, Marilyn Monroe, Juliette Prowse and Angie Dickinson. The leading ladies made many appearances in the Rat Pack films. Frank Sinatra even had romantic relationships with Prowse and Dickinson.
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Frank Sinatra, both the greatest singer and greatest entertainer of the 20th Century. No question. Sinatra was a legendary icon whose star still shines bright. He was a musical icon, celebrity, international personality, and to millions of Italian-Americans he was our own, a paisan. Frank was an Italian-American whose ancestry is from Genoa on his mother’s side of the family and Sicilian on his father’s side. And being Italian, Frank loved the food he grew up with, Dolly made a mean Marianara Sauce as well as Meatballs and the all-time Italian-American favorite Sunday Sauce (aka Gravy). Frank loved the food of his childhood; the Spaghetti & Meatballs, Stuffed Artichokes, Pasta Fazool, Frittata, Eggplant Parmigiana and all the usual suspects of the Italian-American table. It’s a well known fact that Frank’s favorite restaurant was Patsy’s on 56th Street in New York … When Frank went to Patsy’s his favorite dishes were Calms Posillipo and Veal Milanese with a nice plate of Spaghetti Pomodoro in-between, and maybe a slice of Cheesecake to finish if Frank was in the mood.
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“MANGIA BENE”
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Frank Sinatra dines with Marylyn Monroe
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San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel is a unique hotel, with terraces overlooking Mount Etna and the Bay of Taormina. It features a fitness centre, a beauty corner, and an outdoor swimming pool.
This luxury hotel in Taormina consists of 2 historic buildings. The Garden Wing is a former 15th-century convent with cloister. The Grand Hotel Wing was added in 1896.
All rooms are uniquely decorated, and equipped with air conditioning and TV with satellite channels. Most rooms offer views of the sea, and some also have a private balcony.
Mentioned in the most famous food guides, the restaurants and bars of the hotel serve traditional Sicilian cuisine. Breakfast buffet is served at the restaurant and includes local pastries.
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The FIRST EVER Venetian Wine Bar in America
Created by Daniel Bellino Zwicke
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Author Daniel Bellino-Zwicke on INSTAGRAM
Some of Daniel’s Old Photos of BAR CICHETTI Shows Daniel
with GOOD FRIENDS ; Matt Dillon, John Lurie, Frankie Rayder,
Raoul Marti, and …
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Frankie Rayder
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED
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Daniel Bellino Zwicke
with Victoria Secrets Model Frankie Rayder
1999
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Recipes From My Sicilian Nonna
Daniel Bellino Zwicke
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Daniel with Friends Raoul Marti and Matt Dillon
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Daniel and Family
THE BELLINO ‘S
Uncle Tony, Cousin Tony Aunt Fran, Daniel, Debbie, Aunt Wanda,
Aunt Hellen, and cousins .. BAR CICHETTI 1998
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MICHAEL STIPE & REM Band MEMBERS
At BAR CICHETTI
1998
GREENWICH VILLAGE NEW YORK
NOT Losing Their Religion
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Author Daniel Bellino Zwicke and Cameron Diaz
at Bar Cichetti
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MARISA TOMEI & ROBERT DOWNEY Jr. in POSITANO
Filming of ONLY YOU
Marisa Tomei was a Regular along with Friends Fischer Stevens
and Rosie Perez , Severio Guerra, John Lurie, Ed Harris, and Debbie Mazur
Ed HARRIS was Seen Eating at BAR CICHETTI
during the Filming of POLLOCK
The 1st time ED HARRIS ate at BARICHETTI
When he was fisnished with his dinner and leaving the restaurant,
Ed came over to me thank me and said that he really enjoyed the meal.
“Thanks Ed”
…. Daniel Bellino Zwicke
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ROSIE PEREZ Spotted at BAR CICHETTI
HREENWICH VILLAGE, NEW YORK
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SUNDAY SAUCE
by Daniel Bellino Zwicke
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Chef Daniel Bellino Zwicke and friends Debi Mazur & Sevario Guerra
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Daniel Bellino Zwicke in Instagram
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“SPOTTED at BAR CICHETTI”
MARISA TOMEI and ROBERT DOWNEY JR.
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FRANKIE RAYDER / SPORTS ILLUSTRATED
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ANNABELLA SCIORRA
FISCHER STEVENS
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Marisa Tomei and Fischer Stevens
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