Sirio Maccioni
| Born | 1932 (78) Montecatini Terme, Italy |
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Sirio Maccioni (born 1932 in Montecatini Terme, Italy) is a restaurateur and author.
He was awarded the Impresario dell’Anno (Entrepreneur of the Year) award at Affreschi Toscani. Maccioni is known for Le Cirque, his award-winning flagship French restaurant and other ventures in New York, Las Vegas, the Dominican Republic and Mexico City, which are run with his wife Egidiana “Egi” and sons Mario, Marco and Mauro. A restaurant in London is scheduled to open in 2009.[1]
In June 2004 Maccioni published his [biography], Sirio: The Story of My Life and Le Cirque with [Bloomberg] LP's restaurant critic Peter Elliot. On television, he has been featured as a guest judge on Top Chef, the 48th Annual Miss Universe Pageant and as himself in Charlie Rose, Behind Closed Doors and Eat This New York.[2] Maccioni and his family were also featured in a behind-the-scenes documentary film A Table in Heaven, which details Le Cirque’s 2006 move from the Palace Hotel to the Bloomberg building on East 58th St.[3] Maccioni and several recipes from his restaurants are featured in Egidiana Maccioni’s The Maccioni Family Cookbook.[4]
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[edit] Restaurants
- Le Cirque first opened at the Mayfair Hotel in 1974. It closed and reopened as Le Cirque 2000 at the Palace Hotel in 1997.
- The Café at Le Cirque (58th St./Third Ave.)
- Osteria del Circo (Sixth & Seventh Aves.)
- Le Cirque at Bellagio Hotel
- Osteria del Circo Bellagio (hotel and casino)
- Le Cirque (Mariano Esobedo, Mexico City)
- The Beach Club by Le Cirque (Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic)
- Sirio Ristorante (The Aria Resort and Casino) [5]
- Le Cirque New Delhi (The Leela, New Delhi) [6]
[edit] Awards
- Impresario dell’ Anno (Entrepreneur of the Year) award at Affreschi Toscani Tuscany.
- “Living Landmark”, New York Landmarks Conservancy [7]
- 2003- Fine Dining Legend Winner Nation's Restaurant News
- 2002- Father of the Year, National Father’s Day Committee[8]
- 2000: Joe Baum Lifetime Achievement Award from The Food Allergy Initiative.[9]
- 2007: Michelin Guide One-Star for Le Cirque in Las Vegas.
[edit] References
- ^ "Maccioni’s Global Machinations". [1]. http://nymag.com/news/intelligencer/41001/. Retrieved 2008-10-27.
- ^ "Sirio Maccioni: Chef and Culinary Personality". [2]. 2007-09-17. http://www.nycwineandfoodfestival.com/2008/view_person.php?person=292&type=Food. Retrieved 2008-10-22.
- ^ Grove, Lloyd. "The World According to Sirio Maccioni". News Feature. http://www.portfolio.com. http://www.portfolio.com/views/columns/the-world-according-to/2008/02/11/An-Interview-With-Sirio-Maccioni#. Retrieved 2008-10-23.
- ^ The Maccioni Family Cookbook. Egi Maccioni (Author), Peter Kaminsky (Author), Elizabeth Zeschin (Photographer). Publisher: Harry N. Abrams (October 1, 2003) ISBN 1584792884
- ^ http://www.arialasvegas.com/dining/sirio-ristorante.aspx
- ^ https://www.theleela.com/new-delhi-italian-restaurant.html
- ^ List of Living Landmarks
- ^ Le Cirque 2000's Maccioni named 2003 Fine Dining Legend Winner
- ^ LaVecchia, Gina (2000-02-01). "Maccioni honored with Joe Baum award". http://www.allbusiness.com/accommodation-food-services/food-services-drinking/892028-1.html. Retrieved 2008-10-22.
