TCR ENGLISH BY CHARLIE TONNI
Delmonico's
Grammar at the Table
SIMPLE PAST • PRESENT PERFECT
⏳ TIME MATTERS!
Use the Simple Past for a finished event at a specific time in the past. Use the Present Perfect when the past connects with the present.
Use the Simple Past for a finished event at a specific time in the past. Use the Present Perfect when the past connects with the present.
🍽️ At Delmonico's
1. Delmonico's
in 1837.
2. The restaurant
generations of diners.
3. Eggs Benedict
at Delmonico's in 1860.
4. Delmonico's
for almost two centuries.
5. I
Delmonico's last year.
6. Have you ever
at a historic restaurant?
🕰️ The Delmonico's Time Machine
1837
Delmonico's opened.
1860
Eggs Benedict was invented.
1923
The restaurant closed during Prohibition.
TODAY
Delmonico's has continued its legacy.
💬 YOUR TURN
Have you ever eaten somewhere with a long history? When did you go?
TCR ENGLISH • THE GREATEST RESTAURANTS IN NYC
Delmonico’s Restaurant Quiz
SUMMARY OF MAIN POINTS:
• Delmonico's first opened its doors in 1837 and is famous for inventing Eggs Benedict around 1860, utilizing duck eggs in their Royal version.
• The signature Delmonico steak is a premium ribeye cut, traditionally topped with crispy shallots for a touch of sweetness.
• Iconic items include Maine crab cakes with crispy potato strings, and Baked Alaska, inspired by the US acquisition of Alaska from Russia and featuring banana gelato and walnut cake.
• Reviewers find the historic dining experience surprisingly reasonable in price compared to modern Michelin-starred options.
• Delmonico's first opened its doors in 1837 and is famous for inventing Eggs Benedict around 1860, utilizing duck eggs in their Royal version.
• The signature Delmonico steak is a premium ribeye cut, traditionally topped with crispy shallots for a touch of sweetness.
• Iconic items include Maine crab cakes with crispy potato strings, and Baked Alaska, inspired by the US acquisition of Alaska from Russia and featuring banana gelato and walnut cake.
• Reviewers find the historic dining experience surprisingly reasonable in price compared to modern Michelin-starred options.
Vocabulary in Context
TCR ENGLISH BY CHARLIE TONNI
Vocabulary Challenge
Delmonico's — Complete the Gaps
🍽️ YOUR CHALLENGE
Complete each sentence with one expression from the word bank. Use each expression only once. Think about the meaning and the context before you answer.
Complete each sentence with one expression from the word bank. Use each expression only once. Think about the meaning and the context before you answer.
WORD BANK
staple
upscale
complimentary
well-oiled
drowns out
garnish
renowned
indulge (in)
savor
run out (of)
1
The restaurant's service was like a
machine: everything happened smoothly and efficiently.
2
We had to choose another dessert because the restaurant had
the chocolate cake.
3
Delmonico's is an
restaurant known for elegant dining and high-quality food.
4
The chef added fresh herbs as a
to make the dish look more attractive.
5
Bread is a
food in many countries.
6
The strong truffle sauce
the delicate flavor of the duck egg.
7
After a long day, I decided to
a delicious dessert.
8
The restaurant gave us
bread and butter while we waited for our meal.
9
Delmonico's became
for its food and service.
10
Instead of eating quickly, take your time and
every bite.
💡 Think about the context of each sentence.
✔️ Answer Key
1. well-oiled
2. run out of
3. upscale
4. garnish
5. staple
6. drowns out
7. indulge in
8. complimentary
9. renowned
10. savor
TCR ENGLISH • BY CHARLIE TONNI
THE GREATEST RESTAURANTS IN NYC
THE GREATEST RESTAURANTS IN NYC