The world of food is often unstable, many addresses then open other closed each year. But there are also the pillars of food that withstand everything and manage to reach the hundreds of years. Where are they?
Spain
According to the Guinness Book of Records, is in Madrid, Spain, that hides the oldest restaurant in the world. This is the Botin Sobrino, founded in 1725. Restaurant specialties include suckling pig and lamb roast. Part of the secret of this popular kitchen probably lies in the oven, still in operation, which dates from the restaurant's opening year.
Although this restaurant holds the official title, many other institutions across the globe seem to deserve the honors ....
Austria
This is the case of St Peter Stiftskeller located in Salzburg, Austria. The latter is, according to all evidence, the real oldest restaurant still in operation. This is the property that in 803 was mentioned for the first time. Today, this high quality kitchen offers dishes made only from local ingredients or from surrounding areas.
Suede
Stockholm also has an older restaurant, Zum Franziskaner founded in 1421 by German monks. Among the specialties of the house, found the isterband, a dish of delicious sausages. However, the current building dates from 1906.
France
Paris has many old restaurants still operating, including the legendary Tour d'Argent. According to this gastronomic temple, the building was constructed in 1582 with then named: Hostellerie de La Tour d'Argent. A fashionable clientele then found there to enjoy the view over the Seine. Located in the 5th arrondissement, close to the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Tower Silver remains an exceptional table and views stupéfiante.Le 7th arrondissement of the French capital is also home to an old institution, Petite Chaise, open 1680 during the reign of Louis XIV. One can enjoy gourmet cuisine worthy of the royal festive meals. Paris is definitely in longevity as another restaurant that endures is the Procope, in the 6th arrondissement, founded in 1686.'s Famous Parisian brasserie still serves Many guests enjoy fine French cuisine. The list could go on and on, but also include the Brasserie Au dog who smokes open since 1740 and Grand Vefour born in 1784.
Germany
Open since 1621, Die Letzte Instanz is the oldest restaurant in Berlin. It now offers a typical Berlin cuisine, local produce and of course fresh beer barrel.
United States
The United States also contain old culinary institutions like the White Horse Tavern in Newport, Rhode Island. The restaurant opened its doors in 1673, but the building itself dates from 1652. It serves contemporary cuisine with fish, clams and freshly caught in Narragansett Bay lobsters.
Canada
On the Halifax side, you can always eat at The Split Crow pub which is in operation since 1749. At Montreal, Auberge Saint-Gabriel, which opened in 1769, also remains one of the oldest culinary establishments the country.
