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    Dario Cecchini, the Most Famous Butcher in the World

    Dario Cecchini is an eighth generation butcher. He lives and works in Panzano, a small town in Tuscany where he runs the local butcher shop, Antica Macelleria Cecchini. He reflects upon his decision to enter the family business and the importance of respecting the animals that enter his shop. Music: "Dos" by Carols Libedinksy

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    By Evan Kleiman • Feb 27, 2015 • 1 min read

    Dario Cecchini is an eighth generation butcher. He lives and works in Panzano, a small town in Tuscany where he runs the local butcher shop, Antica Macelleria Cecchini. He reflects upon his decision to enter the family business and the importance of respecting the animals that enter his shop.

    Music: "Dos" by Carols Libedinksy

    The full episode

    1 of 7
    The World's Most Famous Butcher, LA Kitchen, Zero Waste Lifestyle
    1. 0:00Dario Cecchini, the Most Famous Butcher in the WorldYou’re reading this
    2. 9:18Why Are We Throwing Away 40% of the Food We Grow?
    3. 18:02A First Look at LA Kitchen
    4. 25:57How to Live a Zero-Waste Lifestyle
    5. 34:32Market Report
    6. 41:57Jonathan Gold Reviews Terrine
    7. 48:00The Shifting Notion of Fine Dining
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      Evan Kleiman

      host 'Good Food'

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      Gillian Ferguson

      Supervising Producer, Good Food

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      Laryl Garcia

      Senior Director, Good Food

      CultureFood & Drink

    The full episode

    1 of 7
    The World's Most Famous Butcher, LA Kitchen, Zero Waste Lifestyle
    1. 0:00Dario Cecchini, the Most Famous Butcher in the WorldYou’re reading this
    2. 9:18Why Are We Throwing Away 40% of the Food We Grow?
    3. 18:02A First Look at LA Kitchen
    4. 25:57How to Live a Zero-Waste Lifestyle
    5. 34:32Market Report
    6. 41:57Jonathan Gold Reviews Terrine
    7. 48:00The Shifting Notion of Fine Dining
    Back to Good Food