Butchers in Cisternino

Dinner in Cisternino,
originally uploaded by travelinghearts.

The Puglian town of Cisternino is well-regarded for its "macellerie" or butcher shops. But these butcher shops go one step further; you order how much meat you plan on eating for dinner (salumi, sausage) and then they will prepare it for you. It's best if you go with a large group because these restaurants prepare a lot of food and after drinking beer -- you get rather full quite fast. Even for the non-meat eater, you feel as if you have to join in. It was one of the best, and very simple, meals I had. It reminded me of a meal I had in Korea... sitting around the table, talking to natives and sharing in the local culture, and sharing meat and beers. How simple is that!



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