Since the next generation of Fitzmorris’s took over the business nearly a year ago, one of the big goals was to keep the unique approach the founder Tom Fitzmorris took to everything. In the 45 years since he started his life’s work, a very devoted fan base has developed. These loyal and engaged people have steered us through and guided us as we take this food community into the future. One of the things missing from all that we do now is Tom. Vintage Tom. It was our intention from the beginning to have these now historical accounts running concurrently as we keep up with fast-moving times. These pieces were earmarked as a subscription-only offer, but in these times, it’s important to keep grounded, and frankly, to be distracted. They will be on the site for a limited time.
Today I've pulled a menu from the 1986 Edition of one of Tom's Menu booklets, The New Orleans Menu Collection, a series of actual menus from fifty New Orleans restaurants. This one is from Delmonico, before Emeril took over in the late 90's.
