Dining at Delmonico's: The Story of America's Oldest Restaurant: The Story of America's Oldest Restaurant, with More Than 80 Recipes Book

The name Delmonicoâ??s is synonymous with fine dining. Ever since the establishmentâ??the countryâ??s first real restaurantâ??opened its doors in Manhattanâ??s Financial District in 1837, Delmonicoâ??s has been showing Americans just what it means to eat well. Delmonicoâ??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 Delmonicoâ??s kitchen by New Yorkâ??s first star chef, Charles Ranhofer; others were popularized here. And always heading the bill of fare was the Delmonicoâ??s Steakâ??an unbelievably succulent 20-ounce prime rib-eye, grilled to perfection and topped with herbed butterâ??which remains the gold standard that other steakhouses try to emulate. Delmonicoâ??s history is one of â??firstsâ?: 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 Delmonicoâ??s invites the home cook into the restaurantâ??s legendary kitchen, providing more than 80 recipes that let you re-create the gastronomic glories of Delmonicoâ??s dining room for your own table.Read More