New York's renowned restaurateur Sirio Maccioni opens a new Le Cirque after a tumultuous four-month delay and $4 million overrun. The film chronicles the restaurant's launch and the emotional highs and lows that follow two pivotal New York Times reviews. As Maccioni navigates the challenges, his youthful charm and passion for his work are rekindled. The story concludes with a poignant moment as Maccioni, now in his 70s, receives communion in his hometown of Montecatini, Italy.
Le Cirque: A Table in Heaven
New York's renowned restaurateur Sirio Maccioni shut down Le Cirque, a hotspot for the wealthy and famous, at the end of 2005. In 2006, he and his three sons launched a new Le Cirque, which took four months longer and an additional $4 million to complete than initially planned.
