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The Sauté Café

Date
1979-04-18
Restaurant
The Sauté Café
Physical description
33x21.5cm folded; 33x64.5cm open
Currency
Dollars

Pages

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Dishes

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Piña Colada served in whole pineapple$2.95
Mimosa$2.25
Yellowbird$2.25
Brandy Cassis$2.25
Wine Spritzer$1.50
Fresh Fruit Daiquiris, strawberry$2.50
Almond Glazed Shrimp$5.25
Seasoned Steamed Shrimp$4.50
Broiled Seasoned Clams$3.00
Clams Casino$3.75
Oysters on the Half-Shell$2.95
Sauteed Fresh Mushrooms$1.75
Mushroom and Artichoke Vinaigrette$3.50
Bouillabaise Salad (shrimp, crabmeat, scallops)$5.50
Romaine Salad (romaine, bacon, eggs, tomatoes, vinaigrette dressing)$2.75
Seafood Bisque$2.50
Soup du Jour$1.95
Fresh Fruit Daiquiris, banana$2.50
Fresh Fruit Daiquiris, pineapple$2.50

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Beef a la Parisienne Medallions of beef tenderloin with cream and fresh mushrooms$10.95
Beef Bordelaise Escalopes of beef tenderloin with shallots, fresh mushrooms, herbs and topped with bordelaise sauce$10.95
Beef au Poivre Twin filets of beef tenderloin pressed in fresh pepper, then sauteed in butter and topped with bearnaise sauce$11.95
Veal a l'Estragon Escalopes of veal with brown terragon sauce$9.50
Veal a la Creme Tender pieces of veal with fresh mushrooms and cream$9.50
Veal a la Francaise Traditional veal dish with fresh creamery butter and lemon$9.50
Veal Marsala Escalopes of veal seasoned with fresh mushrooms, shallots, marsala wine, and demi-glace$9.50
Veal Scallopini Escalopes of veal seasoned with green pepper, shallots, beaujolais wine, and demi-glace$9.50
Saute' and BayTender pieces of veal accompanied with scallops, both sautee in fresh butter, parsely, and lemon. A pleasant change from Surf and Turf.$12.50
Scampi Louisiana shrimp sauteed and seasoned with chablis, garlic, and herbs$10.00
Scallops Gloriana Tender bay scallops sauteed with fresh parsley, mushrooms, and creamery butter$8.50
Scallops au Gratin Bay scallops sauteed with butter, shallots, white wine, and topped with a blend of three cheeses$9.00
Crab Lumbps au Beurre Lump crabmeat lightly sauteed in creamery butter$9.25
Scallops and Shrimp Beurre au Citron Scallops and shrimp sauteed in lemon, fresh parley, creamery butter, and herbs$9.00
All entrees are accompanied with hone baked bread, house salad, vegetable du jour, and choice of potato (bleu cheese, vinaigrette, or house dressing)

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Crab Lumps d'Artichauts au Gratin Deliciously different combination of lump crabmeat and artichoke hearts topped with a delicate bechamel and cheese sauce$10.25
Lobster and Crab Lumps au Beurre Lobster and crabmeat lumps lightly sauteed in butter$11.75
Soft-Shell Crabs Delicately seasoned soft-shell crabs sauteed in butter$9.00
Stuffed Flounder Louisiana Style Generous portion of local flounder stuffed with Louisiana shrimp and scallops, topped with a light bechamel and cheese sauce$10.25
Broiled Seafood Quintet Tender lobster tail, filet of flounder, bay scallops, Louisiana shrimp, and seasoned clams$13.95
Ocean City Lobster Local whole lobster boiled in ocean water Due to fluctuating prices, please ask serviceperson
Sirloin Strip Hearty portion of U.S. choice sirloin$13.95
Filet Mignon Thick, juicy, and broiled to you liking$11.50
Roast Game Hen a l'Orange Oven roasted and complimented with orange stuffing$9.00
Cafe Irish$2.50
Cafe a l'Orange$2.50
Cafe Scandinavian$2.50
Cafe de Maya$2.50
Cafe Jamacian$2.50
Cafe au Chocolat$2.50
Coffee$0.50
Iced tea$0.50
Sanka$0.50
Milk$0.50
Hot Tea$0.50
Soda$0.50
Desserts- One of our specialties- Please ask service person what home-baked pastries and other desserts are available.

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Chablis By the glass$1.25
Rose By the glass$1.25
Red by the glass$1.25
Chablis, Sebastiani, California - Delicate, slightly sweet and fruity$4.75
Chablis, B & G, France - Dry, rich white burgundy$9.00
Bernkasteler, Green Label, Deinhard, Germany - Fresh, fragrant, dry Moselle wine$7.00
Soave, Bolla, Italy's finest - Gentle with a clean, fresh flavor$6.00
Liebfraumilch, Blue Nun, Germany - Outstanding Rhine wine$7.00
Mouton Cadet Blanc, Rothschild, France - Fruity, full-bodied, dry white Bordeaux$7.00
Graves, Ginestet, France - One of the finest Graves selections$7.50
Zeller Schwarze Katz, Kreusch, Germany - Light, slightly dry$5.00
Mateus Rose, Portugal$6.00
Mouton Cadet Rose, France$7.00
Napa Rose, Christian Bro., California$4.50
Tavel Rose, France$8.75
Burgundy, Sebastiani, California - Fine, sturdy burgundy$4.75
Beaujolais Jadot, France - Light in body$7.00
Beaujolais, B & G, France - A superior Beaujolais$6.75
Chateauneuf Du Pape, B & G, France - Rich, crisp, and dry$9.00
Valpolicella, Bolla, Italy - Light in body$6.50
Bardolino, Bolla, Italy - Soft, fruity, and delightful$6.50
Pinot Noir, Sebastiani, California - Noble, full flavored$6.50
Almaden Champagne, California - Extra dry$8.00
Asti Spumante, Martini & Rossi, Italy - Delightfully sweet$11.50
Tattinger, Brut La Francaise, France$21.00
Mumm Cordon Rouge, France$21.00

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