By Sharon Oliver, Contributing WriterBOSTON – Durgin-Park’s classic Yankee fare was as satisfying as a grandmother’s hug. After the deaths of Durgin and Park in 1877, Chandler renamed the eatery Durgin-Park in honor of his partners. Meals like slow-cooked Yankee pot roast, a 32-ounce cut of tender prime rib, and baked Indian pudding, which cannot be found in many places these days. All of the people who really care about Durgin-Park have surfaced,” including the daughter of Schertzer’s former manager. The James Beard Foundation awarded Durgin-Park an America’s Classics Award in 1998—the first year the award was introduced.

Source: Forbes May 20, 2024 03:31 UTC