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1851–2008

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Hygeia Hotel

Old Point, Comfort, VA · January 1, 1896

On this menu 47 dishes

Cherrystones
Clear green turtle
Consomme Antoinette
Petites Bouchees a la Duchesse
Celery
Sliced Tomatoes
Boiled Kennebec salmon, sauce Hollandaise
Cucumbers
Potatoes Dufour
Saddle of Lamb a la Jardiniere
Diamond-back Terrapin a la Maryland
Filet de Boeuf pique, Financiere
Ris de Veau braise, Perigord
Beignets souffles au Vanille
Maraschino Punch
Ribs of prime beef
Virginia Turkey stuffed with Chestnuts
Redhead Duck with Currant Jelly
BAKED SWEET POTATOES
Mashed potatoes
Boiled potatoes
Fried hominy
Asparagus, Cream Sauce
Fried Egg Plant
French peas
Sweet corn
Boston Squash
Lettuce
Chicken mayonnaise
Plum Pudding, Hard and Brandy Sauce
Mince Pie
Pumpkin Pie
Lady Cake
Swiss Meringue a la Creme
FANCY MACAROONS
Assorted cakes
Cream Caramel au Cafe
Chartreuse Jelly
Fancy Ice Cream
Fruits
Sea Foam Wafers
Nuts and Raisins
Water Crackers
La Delicatesse Cheese
ROQUEFORT CHEESE
Coffee
Mild Cheese