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
New York Italian 