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The Story of America's Oldest Restaurant
Stewart, Tabori and Chang
October 2008
On Sale: October 1, 2008
224 pages
ISBN: 1584797223
EAN: 9781584797227
Hardcover
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Non-Fiction | Non-Fiction Cooking / Food
The name Delmonico’s is synonymous with fine dining. Ever
since the establishment—the country’s first real
restaurant—opened its doors in Manhattan’s Financial
District in 1837, Delmonico’s has been showing Americans
just what it means to eat well. Delmonico’s was where American diners were introduced to
some of our most beloved dishes: Lobster à la Newburg, Eggs
Benedict, Manhattan Clam Chowder, Baked Alaska. Many were
created in Delmonico’s kitchen by New York’s first star
chef, Charles Ranhofer; others were popularized here. And
always heading the bill of fare was the Delmonico’s Steak—an
unbelievably succulent 20-ounce prime rib-eye, grilled to
perfection and topped with herbed butter—which remains the
gold standard that other steakhouses try to emulate. Delmonico’s history is one of “firsts”: the first American
restaurant to use tablecloths, to offer private dining
rooms, to furnish a separate wine list, to admit women
diners, and to re-envision haute cuisine for the American
palate. That tradition of exquisite food served in a
luxurious setting continues to flourish today. Now, Dining
at Delmonico’s invites the home cook into the restaurant’s
legendary kitchen, providing more than 80 recipes that let
you re-create the gastronomic glories of Delmonico’s dining
room for your own table.
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