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Two versions of history lay claim to the creation of eggs benedict, that classic breakfast staple of poached eggs and Canadian bacon on a toasted English muffin, topped with hollandaise sauce. In one version, the dish dates back to the 1860s, when Mrs. LeGrand Benedict wanted something new for lunch at Delmonico's. In another, Lemuel Benedict, a Wall Street broker with a fierce hangover, custom-ordered the dish at the Waldorf Hotel in 1894, which so impressed the chef that he added it to the menu... Click here to continue reading. Originally published April 4, 2007, Centerstage Chicago |
