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Lakota Hotel

Chicago [IL] · December 25, 1897

On this menu 38 dishes

Canapes de foie gras
BLUE POINTS
Celery
Radishes
Pim-olas
Clear green turtle
Cheese Straws
Cream of asparagus
SALTED ALMONDS
Mousseline of Lobster a la Regence
Tenderloin of Beef, Larded, Perigueux
Mashed potatoes
GREEN PEAS
Braised Goose, Stuffed with Chestnuts, Apple Sauce
Sweet Potatoes, Brabant
Succotash
Fried Chicken, Virginia Style
Croustade of Sweetbreads, Moderne
Mirmidon of Godiveau, Parisienne
Artichoke, Barigoule
Sorbet Lucullus
Roast Quail, Barded, au Cresson
Lettuce and Tomato, Mayonnaise
Christmas Pudding, Hard and Brandy Sauce
Pumpkin Pie
Charlotte Russe
lemon meringue pie
Champagne Jelly
FANCY ASSORTED CAKE
Biscuit Glace au Marasquin
Fig Layer Cake
Mint Newports
marshmallows
Fruit
CAMEMBERT CHEESE
Sage Cheese
Cafe noir
Creme de Menthe