How Abe Lincoln and avocados made Delmonico’s a legend

There have been a lot of tales passed down about Delmonico’s Restaurant in lower Manhattan over its 182 years. But some of the stories about this historic dining establishment are more myth than truth. One example: It’s widely credited as the city’s oldest still-open eatery, serving diners since 1837. Not exactly. That honor goes to Fraunces Tavern, also in lower Manhattan, which debuted in 1762 to serve food and ale to colonists.-- More...