Delmonico’s – Inside NYC’s First Fine Dining Restaurant with Dennis Turcinovic

This week on Fork This City, Gabby and Josh are sitting down with Dennis Turcinovic, the owner of Delmonico’s, one of the most iconic restaurants in New York City and widely recognized as America’s first fine dining restaurant.

Open since 1837, Delmonico’s has spent nearly two centuries making history, welcoming legendary figures like Abraham Lincoln and Mark Twain, and helping shape the way America dines. From the origins of the iconic Delmonico steak to the creation of classics like Eggs Benedict and Baked Alaska, its influence on American food runs deeper than most people realize.

We talk to Dennis about how he got involved with the legendary institution, what it takes to carry on its legacy, which dishes you absolutely need to order, and what makes Delmonico’s still stand out in a city that never stops changing. Plus, we get a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most historic dining rooms in NYC.