How Delmonico’s is Bringing Back Gilded Luxury To The Modern World

Food Entertaining

February 28, 2024

Cyan Dacasin

Max Tucci of Delmonico's Restaurant, NYC.

Last year, one of the most iconic American dining institutions again opened its doors, with the Tucci family's descendants at the helm. Delmonico's history stretches back to the Gilded Age when America was propelling itself to be one of the top powerhouse economies in the world. The restaurant's reputation is known worldwide, even to those who haven't visited it. Situated on 56 Beaver Street in the Financial District of Manhattan, the restaurant played a significant role throughout history as the crème de la crème's favorite haunt.
Initially built in 1837 as America's first fine dining restaurant by Italian-Swiss immigrants Giovanni and Pietro Delmonico, who sought to bring forth the soul of European culture through its close-knit family recipes and traditions. For entrepreneur, author, and Delmonico’s heir Max Tucci, 3rd Generation Partner and Global Brand Officer of Delmonico’s and author of the #1 Best Seller and award-winning cookbook “The...

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