What do Eggs Benedict, Chicken à la King, and Lobster Newburg have in common? They were all dishes born at Delmonico’s restaurant in New York City, which opened in 1837 and is lauded as “America’s first fine-dining establishment.” But there’s another delicious specialty that was invented at the historic steakhouse: Delmonico Potatoes. The comforting cheesy casserole dates back to decades before the Civil War. Abraham Lincoln even dined at the restaurant during the war and was rumored to be a fan of the potatoes. Once after a meal, he reportedly told Lorenzo Delmonico, the founder of the restaurant, “In Washington,…
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