America's MOST HISTORIC Steakhouse, Explained | Old School with Danielle Caminiti

What's the best steakhouse in New York City? On the premiere episode of "Old School," host Danielle Caminiti takes you inside Delmonico's, a legendary steakhouse and New York institution that first opened its doors in 1837. (Yup, you read that right. Nearly 190 years ago!) Delmonico's is credited with first using the term "restaurant" in America, and is said to have invented many iconic dishes including eggs Benedict, baked Alaska, and of course the Delmonico steak. Join Danielle as she breaks down the fascinating history behind some of America's oldest restaurants on this brand-new series from The Rec Team! Additional Photo Credits: Rare Book Division, The New York Public Library. "In honor of the seventieth birthday of Mark Twain [held by] Mr. George Harvey [at] Delmonico's." The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1905. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/i... The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection, The New York Public Library. "Frontspiece portrait of Abraham Lincoln" The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1865. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/i... Irma and Paul Milstein Division of United States History, Local History and Genealogy, The New York Public Library. "Statue of Liberty" The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1896. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/i... The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Picture Collection, The New York Public Library. "Grand Central Depot, New York City" The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1882. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/i... Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division, The New York Public Library. "Map of the United States showing the acquisition of national and public domain: from states in the Union by cession and through purchases from foreign nations together with its present location in states and territories 1776 to 1880" The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1880. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/i...