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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.

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    By Evan Kleiman • Dec 22, 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: "Hells Bells" by ACDC

    Music: "Dos" by Carols Libedinksy

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      Laryl Garcia

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    The full episode

    2 of 6
    The Best of 'Good Food,' 2015 Edition
    1. 0:00Jonathan Gold's Top Ten Dishes of 2015
    2. 8:15Dario Cecchini, the Most Famous Butcher in the WorldYou’re reading this
    3. 17:10Roads & Kingdoms: From Breakfast in Iran to Adjika in Abkhazia
    4. 25:06The Fight to Save Mexico's Heirloom Corn
    5. 34:10America, Your Food Is So Gay
    6. 44:20An Unofficial History of Edible Underwear
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