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Charcuterie
Toward the back of the restaurant, behind a wood-framed glass wall, lies the charcuterie. Dinner theater at its best, this is where they slice the cold cuts, the cured meats and the Tuscan cheeses. It's actually a free culinary performance all night long, set against a white wall with spot and pendant light illuminating all the action. A white cabinet holds rows of olive oil and the like. Above that is a marble workspace, complete with sinks and slicers. Behind, meanwhile, is a pantry with preserves on the left and other items on the right. Kitchen staff performs here all night long alongside the refrigerators on either side. The restaurant's designer, Adam Tihany, suggested this aspect of the restaurant, as all great Italian trattorias have a large antipasto table. At Sirio, Maccioni wanted a superb antipasto platter; thanks to the charcuterie theater, guests get to watch it being prepared from start to delicious finish.
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