How America's first fine dining restaurant, Delmonico's, serves 400 pounds of steak a day
Delmonico's, a historic New York City restaurant founded in 1837, continues to operate as a landmark of American culinary history. The establishment balances its long-standing legacy with modern operational demands.
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It highlights the longevity of iconic small businesses and their role in shaping cultural and culinary heritage.
Of the nearly 750,000 restaurants across the United States, only one can claim it started it all. Founded in 1837, Delmonico's isn't just a restaurant, it's a living piece of American culinary history. Its legacy includes inventing iconic dishes like eggs Benedict, lobster Newberg, and baked Alaska and serving legends like Mark Twain and Nikola Tesla. But how is this iconic restaurant evolving while holding onto its 190-year-old legacy? We spent a full day inside Delmonico's in downtown Manhattan to find out. Read the original article on Business Insider
The article is a descriptive feature piece about a historical business with no political or social agenda.
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