A Historic Women’s Luncheon Celebrates an Anniversary

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/02/dining/womens-rights-delmonicos.html

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There was a time when New York was more like Riyadh, in that a woman could not enter restaurants unaccompanied by a man. The rule was followed throughout the country. Then in 1868, Delmonico’s, the historic financial district restaurant, tossed it aside and welcomed women to a luncheon held by the Sorosis Club, a pioneering professional women’s organization. To mark the 150th anniversary of the event, the restaurant will feature a special menu created by Gabrielle Hamilton, the chef and owner of Prune, with dishes like beef bouillon with Madeira, a cheese fritter called Malakoff with salad, soft shell crabs with asparagus and américain sauce, and brûléed rice pudding, which will be served in addition to the regular lunch and dinner menus: Ladies’ Lunch, April 23 through 28, Delmonico’s, 56 Beaver Street (South William Street), 212-509-1144, delmonicosrestaurant.com.

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