Overview
Located in the heart ofĀ Wall Street, Delmonicoās from 1827 to the 1980s shaped New York Cityās restaurant scene. Under the original ownership of The Delmonico Brothers, Pietro and Giovanni, Delmonicoās introduced the first farm-to-table concept, Ć la carte diningācomplete with white tablecloths and menusābut most notably created the phenomenon called the āpower lunch." Despite Delmonicoās triumphs, the impact of World War I and the era of Prohibition caused the family to cease operations, shuttering the restaurant in 1923. In 1926 a new era for Delmonicoās arose. Oscar Tucci, a Tuscan immigrant, took over ownership and re-established Delmonicoās first as a Speakeasy and then he continued the Delmonico brothersā tradition, transforming it to a beacon of fine dining. Oscar developed a strict code of hospitality, etiquette, and operations coupled with legendary libations and superb fare known as the Delmonico way. After six decades of operations, The Tucci Family closed Delmonicoās in the late 1980s, however the Delmonico way still lives on today because of Max Tucci. THE DELMONICO WAY: SUBLIME ENTERTAINING & LEGENDARY RECIPES FROM THE RESTAURANT THAT MADE NEW YORK! by Max Tucci, Oscarās grandson, opens the double doors of his family's Delmonicoās, welcoming us to a world when dining out was a glamorous affair. Max along with his celebrity chef friends offer timeless recipes and Max, shares his tips for recreating the magic of the Delmonico way at home.Ā
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Royalty, celebrities, socialites, U.S. presidents, foreign dignitaries, and business tycoons all frequented Delmonicoās. Elizabeth Taylor, President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, Rock Hudson, Marilyn Monroe, Lena Horne, Gypsy Rose Lee, Eva Gabor and Zsa Zsa Gabor, King Umberto II of Italy, The Duke and Duchess of Windsor, President Richard Nixon, Chubby Checker, Christine Jorgensen, and Joan Crawford were among some of the most notable names that Tucci welcomed to his tables which were famously adorned with Ginori, Baccarat, Lalique, and Christofle.Ā Ā
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Each chapter is organized around a style of dining that Delmonicoās pioneered or perfected under Tucciās proprietorship, including how to host an impressive power lunch (featuring Oscar's creation, the signature wedge salad); a glamorous cocktail soirĆ©e before a night on the town, complete with oysters Rockefeller and shrimp cocktail; and the perfect romantic dinner for two with a show-stopping seafood tower and ribeye Bordelaise. THE DELMONICO WAY includes over 70 recipes, including two from the restaurantās most famous alumni, Sirio Maccioniās Pasta Primavera andĀ Tony Mayās trademarked Uovo Raviolo. In addition to fine fare, "The Bar'' chapter features sophisticated cocktails that include the classic Delmonico, a legendary Negroni with a "Delmonico way" twist, and the festive Spencer cocktail created by artist Ashley Longshore's grandmother.
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Renowned designer Roberto de Vicq de Cumptich expertly layers vintage era photographs, ephemera, menus, and countless other gems featured in THE DELMONICO WAY that remind us that entertaining with style, elegance, sophistication, and intention remain just as relevant today as it did during the height of the era.Ā
This book title, The Delmonico Way (Sublime Entertaining and Legendary Recipes from the Restaurant That Made New York), ISBN: 9780847872039, by Max Tucci, published by Rizzoli (October 4, 2022) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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