Iconic dish · Damplo New York
Tartare Schiacciamo — Il Nome È la Ricetta
In New York they don't explain dishes. Neither does Ciccio.
"Schiacciamo" in Sicilian indicates a decisive motion — which is exactly what Ciccio does with the ingredients before assembling them. Eastern Sicilian beef tartare, hand-cut with a knife, seasoned with Dijon mustard, Pantelleria capers and egg yolk from hens he describes as "happy." Served with freshly toasted Sicilian black bread crostini.
"Every time I prepare it, I cry a little. It's a form of quality control."
Booking
By request only, with at least one week of emotional advance notice.
Notice
Ciccio accepts no liability for existential crises or reassessment of one's relationship with food.
