NEW YORK -- It was a place where even a commoner felt royal.
Delmonico’s treated every customer like an aristocrat. The tableware was sterling silver. Glasses were crystal, and dishes were fine china. Attentive waiters in crisp uniforms circled the dining room, while friendly hostesses in cocktail dresses circulated through the bar.
In the era of fine dining, the downtown Manhattan restaurant was one of the finest.
