First Venetian Wine Bar America Bacaro

 BAR CICHETTI

by Daniel Bellino-Zwicke & Tom Taraci

BAR CIHETTI

Daniel Bellino Zwicke is widely recognized as the 

creator of Bar Cichetti, known as "America's First Venetian Wine Bar". It was established in 1998 by Zwicke and Tom Taraci. Daniel served as the Chef, wine director, and managing partner. Bar Cichetti aimed to recreate the experience of a Venetian bacaro (wine bar) in New York City, specializing in Venetian food and Italian wine. Reviews from the time noted its cozy atmosphere and delicious food, with highlights like the  Sarde en Soar, Lasagna, and Pasta with Duck Ragu.

It's important to note that while Bar Cichetti was a significant part of Bellino Zwicke's career, it is no longer open under his operation. There's a restaurant in New York City currently operating as "Bar Cicchetti by Fabio Viviani" in Chelsea. This is a different establishment and should not be confused with Daniel Bellino Zwicke's original Bar Cichetti, "America's 1st Ever Venetian Wine Bar."

The BELLINO'S

At BAR CICHETTI

UNCLE TONY, MYSELF, COUSIN TONY, AUNT FRAN

Aunt Wanda, Debbie, AUNT HELEN, Dan

Daniel & CAMERON DIAZ

SOME PICTURES at BAR CICHETTI

MICAHEL STIP & R.E.M.

CHEF DANIEL & His KITCHEN CREW

BAR CICHETTI

DANIEL & FRIENDS

DANIEL, RAOUL, LISA, MATT DILLON, ABBIE

JOHN LURIE & GLENN O'BRIEN

With OLD PAL MATT DILLON

SINATRA SAUCE

The COOKBOOK

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