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The block kitchen (or island) is a more recent development, typically found in open kitchens. There, the stove or both the stove and the sink are placed where an L or U kitchen would have a table, in a freestanding "island", separated from the other cabinets. In a closed room, this does not make much sense, but in an open kitchen, it makes the stove accessible from all sides such that two persons can cook together, and allows for contact with guests or the rest of the family, since the cook does not face the wall anymore. Additionally, the kitchen island's countertop can function as an overflow-surface for serving buffet style meals or sitting down to eat breakfast and snacks.