The Delmonico Way, Sublime Entertaining & Legendary Recipes from the Restaurant that Made New York, is more than a cookbook, it is a beautiful journey of fine fare, gracious hospitality, sublime entertaining, legendary recipes with beautiful stories of my family, the Tucci family and Delmonico’s. The Delmonico Way, is a Lifestyle-
In my cookbook, I share with you the story of the three most powerful restaurateurs during their time and during Delmonico’s Golden era; my grandfather Oscar Tucci, my father Mario Tucci and my Aunt Mary Tucci. The trinity of Delmonico’s.
The courageous and talented Delmonico brothers opened their first enterprise in 1827. The Delmonico family bravely operated Delmonico’s until it's closure in 1923 due to Prohibition. In 1926, Oscar Tucci, resurrected and re-established Delmonico’s. He single handedly save the icon citadel building at 56 Beaver Street from being demolished. And along with his wife, son, daughter and brother-in-law gave new life to the historic restaurant.
The Delmonico Way is a celebration of family, food, cocktails, friends, entertainment and self-worth. Each page of the book brings Oscar’s way, The Delmonico Way into your home.
It is with great pleasure, that i share with you my family's tradition of hospitality, service, manors of entertainment and recipes that are know as "The Delmonico Way;" Our unique technique and tradition formed during the Golden Era of Delmonico’s, The Tucci’s era.
In 2026, I am both honored & proud to say that my family will be 100 years in hospitality, serving the marvelous city of New York.
Oscar was known for saying "All are welcome at my table." I echo him and raise a glass to you, with the beautiful toast of I see you, I hear you and you matter. Welcome to my table and my way of entertaining.
In the spirit of The Delmonico Way!, Delmonico’s and TUCCI-New York,
Max Tucci
3rd Generation Partner/Chief Brand Officer
Delmonico’s
56 Beaver Street
New York, New York
Founder/Proprietor
TUCCI-New York
643 Broadway
(at Bleecker)
New York, New York
Imagine Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall walk through the legendary double doors of Delmonico’s. Their table awaits them - What will they order? Maybe a Seafood Tower or Oysters Rockefeller. Or maybe Ms. Bacall desires curry lamb and Mr. Bogart a classic Delmonico steak.
The Delmonico Way by Max Tucci offers recipes from the past, present and future chefs of a unique industry. Delmonico’s was known for being America's First Fine Dining Restaurant. The recipes that I have created and have sourced from my friends in the industry are surly going to amuse your tatsebuds. Dishes that were created at Delmonico's and were popularized at the restaurant are included in The Delmonico Way.
I graciously invite you into the kitchen of the famous Delmonico’s, the restaurant I was fortunate to grow up in. I welcome you not only to the fanous kitchen but to my intimate table.
Imagine being transported back to the 1950s. Gypsy Rose Lee, Rock Hudson and Eva Gabor waltz into Delmonico’s. The bar is perfectly peppered with lingering business tycoons. Gypsy Rose Lee heads to the bar and asks for a Delmonico Cocktail, the bartender knowing exactly how the regular takes her drink, pours her the best Delmonico Gypsy has ever had.
In my book, I will share with you cocktails that were both created and made famous at my grandfather’s restaurant that many called "Oscar's Delmonico."
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A sublime collaboration between Master Chocolatier Fritz Knipschildt & Max Tucci of Delmonico’s.
A sophisticated indulgence that is sweetly defined as The Delmonico Way!
-Baked Alaska Bonbons
-Speakeasy Truffles
-Baked Alaska Cake
Villa Tucci s a 4th-generation family owned villa. A quick 10 minutes to the center of Downtown Florence. Upon arrival guests are greeted by majestic gates, leading down a Cypress tree-lined gravel driveway to breathtaking views of surrounding Tuscan hills. The villa is a perfect retreat for friends and family.
I am honored to have you at my table- I look forward to sharing meals, laughs and life with you. The Delmonico Way, Sublime Entertaining & Legendary Recipes from the Restaurant that Made New York! By Max Tucci; Published by Rizzoli New York; has become a #1 bestselling, award-winning cookbook, pleased to say it is going into its 2nd printing. Autographed 1st Edition copies are available to purchase on-line & at Delmonico’s Restaurant. Stay connected with me, you will receive updates to book signings, special events, and culinary experiences or travel to my villa in Firenze Italy, welcome to The Delmonico Way & La Vita TUCCI! I look forward to serving you. -Max Tucci Partner/ Global Brand Officer Delmonico's 56 Beaver Street New York, New York 10004 Founder/ Proprietor TUCCI-New York 643 Broadway @ Bleecker New York, New York 10012
I look forward to welcoming you to my newest restaurant—
TUCCI - New York, 643 Broadway at Bleecker Street
In the heart of NoHo, we present a restaurant that honors my father Mario Tucci & my Tucci ancestors. I am pleased to bring a taste of Italy to New York.
I look forward to welcoming you to, TUCCI
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Updates:
-Max joins IACP Board of Directors
-Max joins City Harvest as Food Council Member
-Max Tucci Wins the IACP Trailblazer Award
-The Delmonico Way! Wins Davey Award for Outstanding Photography
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