Thursday, May 14, 2026

Author Daniel Bellino Zwicke

 



Daniel Bellino Zwicke

NEW YORK NY


Author DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE

Daniel Bellino Zwicke (often credited as Daniel Bellino "Z") is a best-selling Italian-American cookbook author, food historian, and wine professional based in New York City. With over 25 years of experience in the restaurant industry, he is well-known for his specialized knowledge of Italian wine and culinary traditions, particularly within the context of Greenwich Village and Italian-American culture.
Culinary & Professional Background
  • Restaurant Career: Worked for decades in prominent New York restaurants, including serving as a manager at the famed Da Silvano.
  • Bar Cichetti: Created, managed, and acted as the chef and wine director for Bar Cichetti, which was celebrated as America's first Venetian wine bar.
  • Education: Studied Hotel and Restaurant Management along with Culinary Arts at New York Technical College.
Notable Published Works
His books blend traditional regional recipes with personal storytelling, immigrant history, and table rituals:
  • Sunday Sauce: When Italian-Americans Cook: One of his most recognizable Amazon best-sellers, focusing on the generational rituals of the Sunday family table.
  • Grandma Bellino's Italian Cookbook: A collection dedicated to his grandmother’s authentic Sicilian heritage and immigrant stories.
  • Positano The Amalfi Coast Cookbook & Travel Guide: A hybrid travel manual and recipe catalog detailing the food culture of Naples, Capri, and the Amalfi Coast.
  • The Feast of the 7 Fish: Explores the historic recipes and traditions of the Italian Christmas Eve dinner.
  • Pop-Culture Cookbooks: He authored Got Any Kahlua? The Collected Recipes of The Dude, a cookbook themed around the movie The Big Lebowski.
  • Other culinary titles: Works include Segreto ItalianoSinatra SauceMangia Italiano, and La Tavola.
You can track his latest writing updates and regional food stories directly through his official Daniel Bellino Zwicke Author Page or his active updates on Instagram

CASABLANCA Movie Poster FINE ART PRINT

 




"CASABLANCA"

INGRID BERGMAN & HUMPHREY BOGART

FINE ART PRINT

From FINE ART AMERICA






CASABLANCA


Casablanca Bogart Bergman - Fine Art Print from FINE ART AMERICA. 

DESIGN DETAILS

Casablanca," FINE ART PRINT on CANVAS - Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Berman in the lead roles, with Bogart playing Richard Blaine, aka Rick of Rick's Cafe in Casablanca, Morocco. This beautiful art piece (reprint) was created by Bellino from an old vintage movie poster of the greatest movie of all-time, Casablanca. This item is made as a limited edition run, so get Yours today.


Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart), who owns a nightclub in Casablanca, discovers his old flame Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman) is in town with her husband, Victor Laszlo (Paul Henreid). Laszlo is a famed rebel, and with Germans on his tail, Ilsa knows Rick can help them get out of the country.


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The ROLLING STONES

1st APPEARANCE on The ED SULLIVAN SHOW

October 25th 1964

NEW YORK CITY


 LIMITED EDITION

ROLLING STONES Tee Shirts




ROLLINGS STONES NEW YORK TEE

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1965






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JIMMY GANDOLFINI







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SUNDAY SAUCE

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SATRIALIE'S

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The COOKBOOK

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His FAVORITE ITALIAN RECIPES







 



VESUVIO BAKERY

"ITALIAN BREAD BAKERS:

NYC





VESUVIO BAKERY
 
PRINCE STREET, NEW YORK NY


VESUVIO BAKERY" BREAD BAKER LIMTED EDITION Tee SHIRT

This item was created by the artist Bellino from his painting of Anthony Dapolito in front of his family's ITALIAN BREAD BAKERY on PRINCE STREET - Greenwich Village, NEW YORK. It makes a Wonderful GIFT for CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAYS & All Occasions.












VESUVIO BAKERY

"ITALIAN BREAD BAKERS"

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SUNDAY SAUCE

AMERICA'S FAVORITE 

ITALIAN COOKBOOK










 



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NEW YORK COFFEE !!!




"CLASSIC NY GREEK DINER COFFEE CUP"












BEAR PLAYING a GUITAR











AMERICAN FLAG

"STARS & STRIPES"

OLD GLORY !!!












"SINATRA SAUCE"

The COOKBOOK

COOK & EAT LIKE FRANK












 



The COFFEE CAT










"COFFEE CAT"

CAT LOVERS







COFFEE CAT










"COFFEE CAT








NEW YORK COFFEE !!!




"CLASSIC NY GREEK DINER COFFEE CUP"












BEAR PLAYING a GUITAR











AMERICAN FLAG

"STARS & STRIPES"

OLD GLORY !!!












"SINATRA SAUCE"

The COOKBOOK

COOK & EAT LIKE FRANK












 





Andy Warhol

TURQUOISE MARILYN

1964





ANDY WARHOL'S "TURQUOISE MARILYN"


"Turquoise Marilyn" refers to Any Warhol's iconic 1964 Pop Art Portrait of Marilyn Monroe. This specific silkscreen painting is part of a series Warhol created using different background colors, with the turquoise version being one of the most famous and highly valued.

The painting features Warhol's signature Pop Art style using high-contrast silkscreen printing to layer vivid colors over a publicity photo from the 1953 film Niagara. This specific version is noted for its striking turquoise background, lemon-yellow hair, and bright pink skin tones.

Andy Warhol’s Turquoise Marilyn (1964) is one of the iconic "Shot Marilyns" and was reportedly sold privately in 2007 to hedge fund manager Steven Cohen for an estimated $80 Million US dollars. 
 As one of the premier 40"x40" Shot Marilyn paintings, it remains among the most valuable artworks in the world, with similar canvases fetching nearly $200 million by 2022.
Key Facts Regarding "Shot" Marilyn Values:
  • Turquoise Marilyn : Sold to Steven Cohen in 2007 for a rumored $80 million.
  • Shot Sage Blue Marilyn: Sold for $195 million in May 2022, setting the record for the highest price for an American artist at auction.
  • Orange Marilyn: Sold privately for roughly $200 million in 2018. The Turquoise painting is famous for being the only painting in the series to escape being struck by bullets when a performance artist shot at the canvases stacked in Warhol's studio. 

Warhol actually painted five colored Marilyns in 1964 with different colored backgrounds: red, orange, light blue, sage blue, and turquoise and he stored them at The Factory, his studio on East 47th Street in Manhattan. Dorothy Podber (1932–2008), a friend of Factory photographer Billy Name, saw the recently completed paintings stacked against one another at the studio and asked Warhol if she could shoot them. Believing that she meant she wanted to photograph the paintings, Warhol agreed. Podber doffed her pair of black gloves, withdrew a small revolver from her purse, and fired a shot into the stack of four "Marilyn" paintings, which became known as The Shot Marilyns. (The fifth painting with the turquoise background was not in the stack.)







TURQUOISE MARILYN

WARHOL - MARILYN MONROE

"POP ART"








MARILYN MONROE





"TURQUOISE MARILYN"

WARHOL POP ART

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"HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA" !!!!

250 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

1776 - 2026 



 




WASHINGTON CROSSING The DELAWARE

TRENTON,NEW JERSEY






WASHINGTON CROSSING The DELAWARE


On the night of December 25–26, 1776General George Washington led the Continental Army across the ice-choked Delaware River in a daring surprise attack against Hessian forces in Trenton, New Jersey. This maneuver was a desperate bid to revive the failing American Revolution after a series of crushing defeats in New York. 

The Historic Event
The crossing was the first phase of a complex plan intended to involve three separate river crossings. However, extreme weather—a nor'easter featuring freezing rain, snow, and sleet—prevented the other two columns from reaching New Jersey. 
  • The Forces: Washington led approximately 2,400 soldiers, along with 18 cannons and horses, across the river.
  • The Vessels: While often depicted in small rowboats, the army primarily used large, flat-bottomed Durham boats (40–60 feet long) and ferries to transport heavy equipment.
  • The Outcome: Despite being three hours behind schedule, the Continental Army successfully surprised and defeated the Hessian garrison at the Battle of Trenton on the morning of December 26.
  • Impact: The victory, followed by successes at Assunpink Creek and Princeton, boosted morale and secured Washington's leadership, saving the revolution from collapse.
The Iconic Painting
The most famous depiction of this event is the 1851 painting by Emanuel Leutze, which is currently on display at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. While historically significant as a symbol of American resilience, it contains several intentional inaccuracies: 
  • The Boat: Leutze depicts a small rowboat rather than the massive Durham boats actually used.
  • The Flag: The "Stars and Stripes" shown in the painting was not adopted until June 1777, six months after the crossing.
  • The Stance: Washington is shown standing heroically; in reality, such a stance would have likely capsized the boat in the treacherous, icy conditions.
  • The Figures: The boat includes a diverse cross-section of the colonies, including an African American man and figures representing different backgrounds, symbolizing national unity. 




GEORGE WASHINTON

"CROSSING The DELAWARE"

TRENTON, NEW JERSEY









GENERAL GEORGE WASHINGTON

"CROSSING The DELAWARE"

PATRIOTIC PAINTING

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GEORGE WASHINGTON

"CROSSING the DELAWARE"








 



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POP ART

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Author Daniel Bellino Zwicke