“DANNY BOLOGNESE”
aka Daniel Bellino Zwicke
DANNY BOLOGNESE
Dnny Bolognese is a Professional “Pen Nam” of Daniel Bellino-Zwicke, a Bestselling Italian-American cookbook author, Wine Professional, and former Chef. Based in New York’s Greenwich Village, he is a recognized authority on Italian cuisine and wine with over 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry.
Culinary Career and Contributions
- Professional Pedigree: He has worked as a chef and wine director at renowned NYC restaurants, including Da Silvano, Del Posto, Barbetta, and John’s of 12th Street.
- Venetian Wine Bar: In 1997, he founded Bar Cichetti, which is credited as America’s first-ever Venetian wine bar (Bacaro).
- Signature Recipe: He is most famous for his “Secret” Ragu Bolognese recipe, which he was taught in 1987 by Chef Pasquale at Ciao Bella in New York.
- PUBLISHED WORKS
- Under both his legal name and the moniker “Danny Bolognese,” he has authored several popular titles focusing on Italian-American food and culture:
The Ragu Bolognese Cookbook: The Secret Recipe and More: A condensed guide featuring his most essential Italian recipes.
- Sunday Sauce: When Italian-Americans Cook: A long-running #1 best-seller on Amazon.com for Italian cookbooks that combines family recipes with cultural storytelling.
- Other Titles: The Feast of the 7 Fish – Italian Christmas, Segreto Italiano (Secret Italian Recipes), and the humorous The Big Lebowski Cookbook.
- Daniel also maintains several culinary blogs, including Greenwich Village Italian and New York Italian, where he shares recipes, restaurant history, and stories about Italian icons like Frank Sinatra.
Daniel Bellino Zwicke
aka “DANNY BOLOGNESE”
