Delmonico's and the Eggs Benedict origin story

Delmonico's, long associated with its historic location at 56 Beaver Street, is credited in some 19th‑ and early‑20th‑century accounts with originating Eggs Benedict. The Delmonico family and their restaurant played a prominent role in New York City's dining scene and appear in period menus and culinary histories. The precise origin of Eggs Benedict remains contested, with alternative origin stories tied to other New York establishments and individuals.