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Delmonico’s

Worth it. Delmonico’s was a pioneering force in fine dining in the United States during the 19th century and was the first restaurant to introduce an à la carte menu in 1834 (before then restaurants served set meals).

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A woman crosses the street in front of the historic Delmonico's restaurant building.
Address
56 Beaver St Directions
Subway
J, Z to Broad St, 2 min
Website
theoriginaldelmonicos.com

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Heavy hitters include tender Rib eyes, fresh oysters and luxurious caviar.

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Established in 1827 (almost 200 years ago, imagine!), Delmonico’s recently re-opened after being closed for three years due to the pandemic and some trademark disputes (go figure). I guess three years is nothing in the grand scheme of things, considering this one of the oldest restaurants in New York City.

Delmonico’s was a pioneering force in fine dining in the United States during the 19th century and was the first restaurant to introduce an à la carte menu in 1834 (before then restaurants served set meals).

Throughout its history, Delmonico’s has been a favored haunt for the city’s elite. Celebrating 200 years in 2027, stylish locals still rely on Delmonico’s for celebratory meals. Heavy hitters include tender Rib eyes, fresh oysters and luxurious caviar.

Throughout its history, Delmonico’s has been a favored haunt for the city’s elite.

What I wrote thereFold it away

Opened in 1827, Delmonico’s reemerged after a lengthy hiatus post-pandemic (and some trademark disputes, go figure). Delmonico’s was a pioneering force in fine dining in the United States during the 19th century and was the first restaurant to introduce an à la carte menu in 1834 (before then restaurants served set meals).

Throughout its history, Delmonico’s has been a favored haunt for the city’s elite. Celebrating 200 years in 2027, stylish. Heavy hitters include tender Rib eyes, fresh oysters and luxurious caviar.

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