Delmonico's Restaurant is one of the first continuously run restaurants in the Unite States and is considered to be one of the first fine dining establishments. It opened in New York City in 1827, originally as a pastry shop at 23 William Street. It was first listed as a restaurant in 1830. Unlike the inns that existed at the time, a restaurant like Delmonico's would permit patrons to order from a menu (à la carte, as opposed to table d'hote), rather than requiring its patrons to eat fixed meals. Later, Delmonico's was also the first in the United States to use a separate wine list.