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Dreamland Restaurant Metropole Hotel

NEW YORK

Date
1905-07-09
Restaurant
DREAMLAND RESTAURANT -METROPOLE HOTEL
Place
NEW YORK;
Venue
COMMERCIAL
Event
A LA CARTE MENU
Occasion
DAILY;
Physical description
FOLDER; ILLUS;9X13.5;
Currency
Dollars

Pages

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  4. Page 4

Dishes

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BLUE POINTS$0.25
Spring lamb steak$1.00
Tenderloin Steak$0.75
Tenderloin Steak with Mushrooms$1.00
Filet Chateaubriand$2.00
Hamburger Steak$0.50
Hamburger Steak with Egg$0.60
Hambuger with onion$0.60
Salisbury Steak$0.60
Sirloin Steak$0.85
Sirloin Steak with Onions$0.95
Sirloin Steak with Mushrooms$1.10
Sirloin Steak Bordelaise$1.25
Sirloin Steak Bearnaise$1.25
Extra sirloin steak$1.50
Extra sirloin steak with mushrooms$1.90
Extra Sirloin Steak with Onions$1.75
Extra sirloin steak bordelaise$1.90
Porterhouse Steak$1.50
Porterhouse steak with mushrooms$1.90
Extra Porterhouse Steak$2.50
Extra Porterhouse Steak with Mushrooms$3.00
SIRLOIN STEAK PLANKED A LA METROPOLE$2.25
Mutton chops, broiled$0.60
English mutton chop$0.60
Spring lamb Chops$0.75
Spring lamb chops breaded and tomato sauce$0.85
Veal Chop$0.60
Veal Cutlet$0.60
Chicken Croquettes, Green Peas$0.75
Chicken livers sautes$0.60
Chicken Livers en Brochette$0.75
ham broiled$0.40
Ham fried$0.40
bacon broiled$0.40
Bacon fried$0.40
Calf's sweetbreads, broiled$1.00
Calf's sweetbreads, sautes, asparagus tips$1.25
Calf's sweetbreads en brochette$1.25
Calf's head, vinaigrette$0.50
Calf's head, en tortue$0.60
Fried calf's liver and bacon$0.40
Imported Frankfurters, Potato Salad$0.50
Imported frankfurters, sauerkraut$0.50
Pork chops sautes$0.50
Welsh rarebit$0.50
Rockaways$0.25
Oyster pan roast$0.50
Oysters Steamed in Shell$0.40
Oysters en brochette$0.60
Oyster Cocktail a la Dreamland$0.30
Clam Cocktail a la Dreamland$0.30
Oyster fried with bacon$0.50
oysters broiled$0.50
Little Necks on Half Shell$0.25
Little Necks stewed$0.25
Little Necks steamed$0.50
Soft Clams Steamed$0.50
Soft clams Newburg$0.80
Lobster a la Newburg in chafing dish$1.25
Crab Meat a la Newburg$1.25
Lobster, broiled$1.00
Lobster, stuffed$0.60 – $1.00
Finnan Haddie$0.50
Crab meat au gratin$0.75
Frogs' legs, provencale$1.25
Deviled Crabs$0.40 – $0.75
Filet de Sole, Tartar Sauce$0.75
Broiled Fresh Mackerel$0.50
Broiled Spanish Mackerel$0.50
Broiled bluefish a l'Italienne$0.50
Broiled salmon steak$0.75
Broiled Halibut Steak$0.50
Sea bass$0.50
Weakfish saute, Meuniere$0.60
Celery$0.30
Imported Dill pickles$0.10
Radishes$0.15
Gherkins$0.15
Bengal chutney$0.15
Caviar, Russe$0.65
Chow chow$0.15
India Relish$0.25
Pim-olas$0.25
Olives$0.25
Anchovies a l'Huile$0.50
SALTED ALMONDS$0.25
Canape, Astrakan caviar$1.00
Scallions$0.15
Stuffed Mangoes$0.25
Salted Nuts$0.25
Iced consomme en tasse$0.20
Hot clam broth en tasse$0.15
Cold clam broth en tasse$0.15
Ox-tail a l'Anglaise$0.20
Chicken with rice soup$0.20
Deutsche kraftsuppe (bouillon)$0.20
Petite marmite$0.40
Green turtle, clear$0.35
Chicken gumbo$0.20
Puree of Tomatoes$0.20
Clam chowder, Dreamland$0.20
Consomme, Celestine$0.20
Consomme, Julienne$0.20
Planked shad a la Reynolds$1.25 – $2.25
Planked bluefish a la Dreamland$1.50 – $2.75
Planked sea bass a la Huber$2.00
Live lobster au gratin a la Young$0.75 – $1.25
Planked sirloin a la Metropole$2.25
Planked entrecote a la Dreamland$2.75
Club Steak$2.75
Club Steak Planked$3.50
Planked spring chicken a la Considine$2.00
PLANKED SADDLE of SPRING LAMB a la SULLIVAN$6.00
SPRING TURKEY Planked Broiled$4.00
SPRING TURKEY Planked En Casserole$4.00
SOFT SHELL CRABS, SAUCE TARTAR$0.75
Frogs Legs en Chafing Dish a la Poulette$1.50
Lobster Saute a la American$1.40
Philadelphia Capon, Roasted$4.00
Philadelphia Capon, en Casserole$4.00
Filet Mignon Grilled au Fines Herbes$1.00
Fricassee of Chicken a la Considine$1.25
Roulade of Beef Glace, Premontain$1.00
Chicken Hash en Bordure, Dreamland$1.00
Ribs of prime beef$0.50
Saddle of Canada mutton, currant jelly$0.65
Loin of veal, kidney part$0.60
spring lamb, mint sauce$0.60
Half Philadelphia spring chicken$0.75
Philadelphia Turkey, Cranberry Sauce$0.75
L.I. duckling, apple sauce$1.00 – $1.75
Squab Chicken en casserole$1.75
Broiled Spring Chicken$0.75 – $1.50
Royal squab, broiled or roast$0.90
Ribs of prime beef$0.50
New Corn$0.40
Strawberries with cream$0.30
STRAWBERRY SHORT CAKE WITH CREAM$0.40
Blackberries with Cream$0.50
Huckleberries with cream$0.30
Cantaloupe$0.35
Boston Cooler$0.60
Watermelon$0.30
Vienna Schnitzel with Asparagus Tips$0.75
Lamb Fries Saute, Sauce Piquant$0.60
Boiled Fresh Beef Tongue, Polona$0.50
Fricandeau of Veal, Braise Jardiniere$0.75
Ragout of Sweetbreads en Cases, Diplomatic$1.25
Sahni of Squab a la Bigarade$1.00

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Three Boiled Eggs$0.30
Three Fried Eggs$0.30
Ham and eggs$0.45
Bacon and eggs$0.45
Eggs, Poached on toast$0.40
Eggs, poached on anchovy toast$0.60
Eggs, Scrambled$0.30
Eggs, Scrambled with parsley$0.35
Eggs, scrambled with Mushrooms$0.50
Eggs, shirred$0.35
Omelette with Ham$0.45
Omelette with parsley$0.45
Omelette with mushrooms$0.60
Omelette a la Creole$0.60
Omelette with currant jelly$0.60
Omelette au rhum$0.60
Omelette Spanish$0.60
Stuffed green peppers$0.40
Cauliflower, cream sauce$0.40
Cauliflower, au gratin$0.45
New asparagus$0.60
Asparagus, Butter Sauce$0.40
Asparagus Sauce Hollandaise$0.50
French peas$0.25
Stewed tomatoes$0.20
Spaghetti with cream$0.25
Spaghetti Italienne$0.25
Stewed Corn$0.20
Spinach with egg$0.30
New June peas$0.25
Macaroni au gratin$0.30
Macaroni italienne$0.25
Macaroni with cream$0.25
Giant French asparagus$1.00
Fresh mushrooms on toast$1.00
Fresh mushrooms en coquille$1.25
Lima beans$0.20
French string beans$0.25
French Mushrooms$0.40
Egg plant$0.25
Potatoes, fried sweet$0.20
Potatoes, julienne$0.20
Potatoes, French$0.15
Potatoes, German$0.15
Potatoes, hashed browned$0.20
Potatoes, lyonnaise$0.20
Potatoes, Hashed in cream$0.25
Potatoes, au gratin$0.30
Potatoes, boiled$0.15
Potatoes, mashed$0.15
Potatoes, Saute$0.20
Saratoga Chips$0.25
Roast chicken$0.75
Roast Turkey$0.75
Roast beef$0.50
Roast Lamb$0.45
Ham$0.40
Corned beef$0.40
Bismarck herrings$0.35
Assorted Cold Cuts$0.75
Tongue$0.50
Westphalia Ham$0.75
Steak, Tartare$0.75
Pickled lamb's tongue$0.40
Lobster, plain$0.60 – $1.00
Sour herrings$0.35
Sardines$0.50
Anchovies a la l'Huile$0.50
Sardellen$0.50
Caviar, Russe$0.65
Canape, Astrakan caviar$1.00
Roast ribs of beef$0.50
Box sardines$0.75
Ham Sandwich$0.15
Corned beef sandwich$0.15
Cheese Sandwich$0.15
Tongue Sandwich$0.20
Roast Beef Sandwich$0.25
Chicken Sandwich$0.25
Caviar sandwich$0.30
Club sandwich$0.30
Smoked salmon Sandwich$0.30
Sardellen sandwich$0.25
Raw meat sandwich$0.25
Sardine Sandwich$0.20
Cevelat sausage Sandwich$0.20
Westphalia Ham Sandwich$0.25
Cucumber salad$0.35
Romaine Salad$0.40
Boston Lettuce$0.35
Hot house tomato$0.40
Lettuce and Tomato$0.40
Pound cake$0.15
Nut Cake$0.15
Assorted cakes$0.25
French pancake$0.50
German Pancake$0.50
Roquefort$0.25
Camembert$0.25
Stilton$0.25
Swiss cheese$0.25
Cream Gervais$0.60
Bar-le-Duc$0.60
AMERICAN CHEESE$0.25
Gorgonzola$0.25
Edam$0.25
Brie$0.25
Neufchatel$0.25
Philadelphia Cream Cheese$0.25
Chiffonade Salad$0.50
Salad a la Dreamland$0.50
Russe salad$0.60
Sardellen Salad$0.60
Lobster salad$0.75
Crab Meat salad$0.65
Potato salad$0.25
Chicken salad$0.75
Chicory Salad$0.25
Watercress Salad$0.25
Grape Fruit Salad$0.75
Macaroons$0.20
Peach Pie$0.15
Apple Pie$0.15
lemon pie$0.15
Shredded wheat, cream$0.20
Oatmeal and cream$0.20
Dry Toast$0.10
Buttered toast$0.15
Milk toast$0.20
Cream toast$0.25
Milk$0.10
Chocolate$0.15 – $0.25
Cocoa$0.15 – $0.25
Pot of Tea$0.25
Cup of Tea$0.10
Cup of tea with cream$0.15
Demi-tasse, special$0.25
Demi-tasse$0.10
Pot of coffee$0.25
Cup of Coffee$0.10
Cup of coffee with cream$0.15
Iced coffee$0.15
Iced tea$0.15
Strawberries with cream$0.30
Grape fruit$0.25 – $0.40
Sliced pineapple$0.25
Bananas$0.20
Oranges$0.15 – $0.25
Apple Sauce$0.15
Imported Preiselberen$0.25
Currant Jelly$0.15
Raisins$0.30
Nuts and salted almonds$0.25
Stewed prunes$0.25
Preserved Pears$0.25
Preserved Peaches$0.25
Preserved Cherries$0.25
American Neapolitan Ice Cream$0.15
American chocolate Ice Cream$0.15
American vanilla ice cream$0.15
Mixed cream$0.25
Nesselrode Pudding$0.30
Biscuit Tortoni$0.30
Punch Romaine$0.30
French vanilla ice cream$0.25
French Neapolitan Ice Cream$0.25
Cafe Parfait$0.30
Lalla Rookh$0.30

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Bar Sherry$0.15
Amontillado Superior (Duff Gordon)$0.20
Bar Port$0.15
Old Commendador [Port]$0.20
Laubenheimer$0.60 – $1.00
Niersteiner$0.65 – $1.25
Forster Traimier$1.00 – $2.00
Deidesheimer$0.75 – $1.50
Zeltinger$0.75 – $1.50
Affenthaler$1.25 – $2.50
Berncastler Doctor$1.50 – $3.00
Erdner Treppchen$1.50 – $3.00
Assmanshauser, Red$1.50 – $3.00
Sparkling Moselle$2.00 – $3.50
Sauternes$0.75 – $1.50
Haut Sauternes$1.00 – $2.00
Barsac$0.75 – $1.50
Medoc, Gilthon Tures$0.75 – $1.50
St. Julien$0.50 – $1.00
Pontet Canet$1.00 – $2.00
Margaux, Richelieu$0.75 – $1.50
Chianti$0.50 – $1.00
Fronsac$0.75 – $1.50
Chateau Leoville, 1887$1.25 – $2.50
Chateau Larose, 1891$1.50 – $3.00
Chateau Margaux, 1874$1.50 – $3.00
Chablis$1.00 – $2.00
Chablis Moutonne$1.50 – $3.00
Montrachet$1.75 – $3.50
Macon$1.00 – $2.00
Beaune$1.25 – $2.50
Pommard$1.25 – $2.50
Nuits$1.50 – $3.00
Otto Huber's Golden Rod, glass$0.05
Otto Huber's Standard, glass$0.05
Otto Huber's Golden Rod, Bottle$0.20
Otto Huber's Malt Extract, bottle$0.25
Imported Wurzburger or Pilsner, served only in stem glass$0.10
Pabst Milwaukee Beer, bottle$0.25
Lemp's "St. Louis" Beer, bottle$0.25
Bass Ale, White Label, Bottle$0.30
Bass Ale, White Label, splits$0.15
Guinness Stout, White Label, bottle$0.30
Guinness Stout, White Label, splits$0.15
Anheuser Busch$0.25
Bass Ale, White Label, Bottle$0.30
Bass Ale, Dog's Head, Bottle$0.30
Guinness' Dublin Stout, Bottle$0.30
Champagne Cider$0.30 – $0.50
Pousse Cafe$0.50
Absinthe$0.20 – $0.25
Anisette$0.20 – $0.25
Apricot Brandy$0.20 – $0.25
Benedictine$0.20 – $0.25
Chartreuse, Green or Yellow$0.20 – $0.25
Creme de Menthe, Green or White$0.20 – $0.25
Creme de Cacao$0.20 – $0.25
Curacao$0.20 – $0.25
Kummel, Gilka or Russian$0.20 – $0.25
Kirschwasser$0.20 – $0.25
Cherry Brandy$0.20 – $0.25
Blackberry Brandy$0.20 – $0.25
Sloe Gin$0.20 – $0.25
Vermouth, Italian or French$0.20 – $0.25
Maraschino$0.20 – $0.25
Brandy Cocktail$0.35
All kinds Cocktails$0.20
Brandy Sour$0.25
Brandy Milk Punch$0.40
Brandy Smash$0.40
Brandy Mint Julep$0.40
Whiskey Mint Julep$0.30
Whiskey Toddy$0.25
Whiskey Punch$0.25
Whiskey Sour$0.20
Gin Fizz$0.25
Gin Julep$0.25
Royal Fizz$0.25
Silver Fizz$0.25
Golden Fizz$0.25
Tom Collins$0.35
John Collins$0.35
Sherry Flip$0.20
Sherry Cobbler$0.25
Claret Punch$0.25
Claret Lemonade$0.25
Claret and Seltzer$0.15
Claret$0.15
Claret and Soda$0.15
Mamie Taylor$0.35
Horse's Neck with Cap Ginger Ale$0.25
Horse's Neck Imp. Cap Ginger Ale$0.35
Milk Punch with egg$0.30
Milk Punch$0.25
Seltzer Lemonade$0.20
Milk$0.10
Seltzer and Milk$0.10
Seltzer and Lemon$0.10
Coffee cocktail$0.35
White Rock or Apollinaris Lemonade$0.30
Angostura [Bitters]$0.15
Orange [Bitters]$0.15
Amer Picon [Bitters]$0.15
Boker's [Bitters]$0.15
Hostetter's [Bitters]$0.15
Calisaya Bark [Bitters]$0.15
Boonekamp [Bitters]$0.15
Rothery's [Bitters]$0.15
Burnett's Old Tom$0.15
Geneva$0.15
Plymouth$0.20
Hannis$0.15
Jamaica Rum$0.15
Medford Rum$0.15
St. Croix Rum$0.15
Gordon Gin$0.20
White Rock$0.10 – $0.50
Apollinaris$0.10 – $0.50
Rosbach$0.25 – $0.50
Eufreda Lithia$0.10
Seltzer$0.10
Vichy$0.10
Syphon Seltzer$0.20 – $0.25
Syphon Vichy$0.20 – $0.25
Syphon Carbonic$0.20 – $0.25
Buffalo Lithia$0.10
Hunyadi Janos$0.15
Imported Ginger Ale, C. & C.$0.25
Sarsparilla, C. & C.$0.25
Club Soda$0.15
Ginger Ale$0.15
Ginger soda$0.15
Sarsaparilla$0.15
Celestine Vichy$0.50
Imported Club Soda$0.25
Soft Drinks$0.10
Bar Brandy$0.20 – $0.30
Jas. Hennessy & Co XXX Brandy$0.20 – $0.40
J. F. Martell, XXX Brandy$0.20 – $0.40
J. F. Martell, V. V. S. O. P. Brandy$0.40 – $0.70
Cider Brandy$0.15
Bushmill's Irish Whiskey$0.20
Rickeys and High Ball, extra$0.05
Rickeys and High Ball, extra$0.05
Greer's O. V. H. Whiskey$0.15
Kinahan, L. L. Whiskey$0.20
J. B. Scotch Whiskey$0.20
King William Whiskey$0.20
Dewar's Scotch Whiskey$0.15
Usher's Scotch$0.15
Haig & Haig XXXXX$0.25
Apple Jack Whiskey$0.15
Carstairs Whiskey$0.15
Old Crow Whiskey$0.15
Novina Whiskey$0.15
Green River Rye Whiskey$0.15
Three Feather Pure Rye Whiskey$0.20
Canadian Club Whiskey$0.20
Flannagan's Baltimore Rye Whiskey$0.15
O. F. C. Whiskey$0.15
Mallard Baltimore Rye Whiskey$0.15
Hunter Rye Whiskey$0.15
Red Top Rye Whiskey$0.15
Wilson Pure Rye Whiskey$0.15
Paul Jones, Pure Rye Whiskey$0.15
Paul Jones, Four Roses$0.25
Pint Cups, extra$0.50
Quart Cups extra$1.00
Cook's Imperial Champagne$1.25 – $2.50
G. H. Mumm & Co., Ex. Dry Champagne$2.00 – $4.00
Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Label Champagne$2.00 – $4.00
Perrier Jouet, Reserve Champagne$2.00 – $4.00
Paul Ruinart Champagne$2.00 – $4.00
Piper Heidsieck Champagne$2.00 – $4.00
Pommery Sec Champagne$2.00 – $4.00
Pommery Brut Champagne$2.00 – $4.00
Moet & Chandon, Brut Imperial Champagne$2.25 – $4.50
Moet & Chandon, Magnum Champagne$8.00
Moet & Chandon, White Seal Champagne$2.00 – $4.00
Rhine Wine Schoppen$0.40
Rhine Wine half Schoppen$0.25
Rhine Wine glass$0.15
Rhine Wine and Seltzer$0.15

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