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National Hotel

Washington, DC · January 1, 1894

On this menu 46 dishes

Raw Oysters
Puree of Tomatoes
Consomme a la Colbert
Boiled striped bass a l'Hollandaise
Pommes flamande
Cucumbers
Turkey, Oyster Sauce
Boned turkey en Bellevue
Pate de foie gras, aux truffles
Shrimp Salad
Celery
Spanish olives
Radishes
Terrapin, Maryland style
Filet of beef, saute, a la Tryanon
Pineapple Fritters au Kirsch
Goose, Apple Sauce
Pig, stuffed
Roast beef
Ham, glace, au Champagne
Prairie hen, with currant jelly
Roman Punch
Cauliflower a la creme
GREEN PEAS
Sweet Potatoes
Rice
Mashed potatoes
String Beans
Tomatoes
Washington fruit pudding, brandy sauce
Apple Pie
Mince Pie
lemon meringue pie
Cosmopolitan ice cream
MADEIRA WINE JELLY
Boston Cream Puffs
ASSORTED CAKE
Figs
Mixed Nuts and Raisins
Dates
Fruit
ROQUEFORT CHEESE
Cafe noir
Boiled potatoes
Edam Cheese
AMERICAN CHEESE