The Menu Museum

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

16,525 menus
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1851–2008

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Hotel Metropole

Fargo, ND · May 30, 1899

On this menu 28 dishes

Chicken gumbo
Consomme, Pearl Barley
Radishes
Relish
Lettuce
Lobster, a la Newburg
Saratoga Potatoes
Roast Turkey with Dressing, Cranberry Sauce
Roast Spring Lamb, Mint Sauce
Roast Tenderloin with Mushrooms
Giblets on Toast, a la Creole
Compote of Peaches and Rice, Richelieu
BEET SALAD
Mashed potatoes
New Potatoes in Cream
Fresh asparagus
Succotash
Boiled Onions
Rice Pudding with Cream Sauce
Custard Pie
rhubarb pie
ASSORTED CAKE
Chrushed Strawberries with Ice Cream
AMERICAN CHEESE WITH CRACKERS
Milk
Coffee
Tea
Roast Beef with Mushrooms