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An archive of historical restaurant menus from the New York Public Library.

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1851–2008

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Hotel Schenley

Pittsburgh, PA · July 4, 1898

On this menu 27 dishes

Little Neck clams$0.25
Cold Consomme in Cup$0.15
Cream of Chicken a l'Independence$0.20 – $0.40
Consomme Printaniere, Royal$0.20 – $0.40
Filet of Turbot a l'Indienne$0.30 – $0.60
Broiled Fresh Kennebec Salmon, Maitre d'Hotel$0.30 – $0.60
Cucumbers$0.25
Braised Sweetbreads, Bearnaise$0.40 – $0.80
Fried Spring Chicken a la Maryland$0.40 – $0.75
Liberty Punch$0.20
Prime Duckling, Apple Sauce$0.80 – $1.60
spring lamb, mint sauce$0.35 – $0.70
Ribs of beef$0.30 – $0.60
Mashed potatoes$0.15
Stuffed fresh tomatoes$0.25
Fresh String Beans$0.20
Baked Potatoes$0.15
GREEN PEAS$0.25
Potatoes en Surprise$0.20
Lettuce and Tomatoes$0.30
Lafayette Slices$0.15
Assorted cakes$0.15
Strawberry pie$0.15
Frozen Bomb DeKalb$0.20
AMERICAN CHEESE$0.15
Gorgonzola$0.20
Cafe noir$0.10