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1851–2008

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Metropole Hotel

Fargo, North Dakota · May 5, 1899

On this menu 31 dishes

CONSOMME, Petits Pois
Creme of Fresh Asparagus
Cucumbers
Cheese Straws
Salt Wafers
Radishes
PLANKED LAKE FISH, Parsley and Butter
Pommes Parisienne
Roast Prime Ribs of Beef
Roast Sirloin of Beef au Jus
PINEAPPLE FRITTERS, Glace au Rhum
SUPREME OF CHICKEN and Mushrooms, Gastronome
Ambrosia
Roast Young Turkey with Dressing and Cranberry Sauce
Lettuce and Shrimps en Mayonnaise
Mashed potatoes
New beets
Hominy in Cream
Sugar Corn
Stewed tomatoes
STRAWBERRY SHORT CAKE, Meringue
Apple Pie
Cherry Pie
ASSORTED CAKE
TUTTI FRUTTI ICE CREAM
Compotiere of Fruit
MIXED NUTS
Figs
Brick Cheese
TOASTED WAFER CRACKERS
AMERICAN CHEESE