How Delmonico's Steakhouse Shaped American Fine Dining - Chowhound
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Like much of New York, Delmonico's was a product of immigration. It was opened by the Delmonico brothers, a Swiss pair, one of whom (John) operated a wine shop in New York, and Peter, who was a successful pastry- and candy-maker in Switzerland. With substantial savings, they opened a cafe-patisserie in 1827 with a focus on European specialties. A success, it expanded into a dining room in 1930 staffed by French…
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