Yesterday was an amazing and incredible day! We went to the town of Panzano where the famous butcher Dario resides. Mario Batali studied under this butcher and now I know why. This guy has a personality begged than life.
When the mad cow epidemic hit England, Tuscany, known for it's "bistecca" or beef steak, band the sale of T-bone steak. The meat closest to the bone was thought to carry the mad cow disease so no t- bone steak was permitted to be sold in Italy. Instead of fighting it, Dario held a funeral for the steak, including a funeral march down the streets of Panzano. A grave marker has been hung outside of Dario's shop. The plaque reads "It is better to die then to live an injuries life." Today, with mad cow eradicated, the beef steak lives again!
We had dinner at Dario's. trust me the steak is alive. I never had so much meat served to me in my life. More on that later!
We are off to another winery.
Ciao,
Lenelle
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