In 1926, an Italian immigrant named Oscar Tucci saved one of the most famous restaurants in American history.
When Prohibition forced Delmonico’s to close and the building at 56 Beaver Street faced demolition, Tucci purchased the building and the Delmonico’s brand — restoring a legendary piece of New York history.
He would go on to operate 68,000 square feet of restaurant space, including the Roman Room, Palm Room, Baroque Room and Penthouse.
Today, the Tucci legacy continues through Max Tucci, 3rd Generation Partner.
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What immigrant story shaped the way your family eats today?
Photo attribution: Courtesy of the Tucci Family / Delmonico’s Archive
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30 Comments
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Good story
Historical History told beautifully,Thank you 😊
NICE 👍❤🎉
Awesome!
I went to a Christmas party there
Stanley s kin ?
NYC had no intention of closing down speakeasies. The trick was to secure a reliable source of quality alcohols.
Thank God they saved that beautiful building. Italian food nothing better
Is Steak Delmonico from there?
It was closed for several years in the c. 80s. The front door was wide open and construction saw horses were virtually abandoned when I used to explore lower Manhattan. The name Delmonico was a link to the novels of John Dos Passos
Great story! Thanks.
Was the ’broke’ room repaired?!
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Great legacy for the Tucci family and America!
And that, is some righteous history❤🍽🥄🔪🍷🍸
How long will it last with their commy mayer😢
Thank you for your historical content. Would you please do a video about the 500 club in Atlantic City? It’s where Frank Sinatra Dean Martin and Sammy David Jr hung out with Skinny Damato
Did Delmonico have a famous cut of steak?
There’s a Delmonico’s in Gunsmoke’s Dodge City… what the heck?
Sadly Mandan may tax them out of existence.
Damn immigrants. Apparently they bring nothing to this country 😄
I'm glad that they saved this gorgeous building. And rebuilt DelMonico's
Is Stanley Tucci related?
What about the DelMonicos in Dodge City Kansas?
Enertainers..no..EnTertainers..yes! Thank you.
That was mind-blowing. I never realized that Delmonico's roots were that deep
That was mind-blowing. I never realized that Delmonico's roots were ingrained in our culture that deep
Is Oscar Tucci Related to
Stanley Tucci What a Coincidence if
Oscar and Stanley were
Related 😮
Thank you for that wonderful historical tale❤❤❤