"delmonico restaurant" news and stories

According to many, Delmonico's Restaurant in New York City was the first real restaurant in the United States, opening in 1827 (it's also believed to be the first to use a separate wine list). A lot of great food was invented there, including Delmonico Steak, Eggs Benedict, and Chicken a la King, but today let's talk about Delmonico Potatoes. After the jump is a recipe from about.com, or you could try this one from Emeril Lagasse.