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Royal Alexandria Hotel

Date
1937-03-06
Restaurant
Royal Alexandria Hotel
Physical description
27.5x18cm folded; 27.5x36cm open
Currency
Canadian Dollars

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Dishes

Page 3

Potage Windsor0.20 C$
Cream of tomato soup0.20 C$
Chicken broth with rice0.30 C$
Green Turtle Soup0.40 C$
Mock turtle soup0.20 C$
Fresh Mushrooms on Toast with Bacon1.00 C$
Scalloped Fowl with Curry and Rice0.75 C$
Small Filet Steak, Mirabeau, Mignonete Potatoes1.25 C$
Ham Steak, Bruxeloise and Sweet Potatoes1.00 C$
Mixed Grill, Alexandra0.90 C$
Prime ribs of beef au jus0.70 C$
Young Turkey, Cranberry Sauce0.90 C$
Rack of Lamb, Cauliflower and String Bean Salad0.80 C$
Whitefish Saute in Butter0.65 C$
Filet of Pickerel, Lobster Sauce0.70 C$
Cold salmon, mayonnaise0.70 C$
Fresh Lobster, Americaine1.45 C$
Fresh Shrimpmeat Salad0.90 C$
Imported Caviar1.50 C$
Canape of Domestic Caviar0.80 C$
Smoked Salmon0.50 C$
Canape of Imported Caviar (single)1.00 C$
Domestic Caviar0.90 C$
Assorted Hors D'oeuvres0.80 C$
Fruit Cocktail0.40 C$
Ripe, Green or Stuffed Olives0.25 C$
Spiced Holland Herring0.35 C$
Canape Anchovies (single)0.50 C$
ROQUEFORT STUFFED CELERY0.55 C$
Tomato Juice Cocktail0.25 C$
SALTED ALMONDS0.35 C$
Iced Celery0.25 C$
Green Onions0.15 C$
Puree of Peas, Butter Crust0.20 C$
Shrimp Cocktail0.50 C$
Crabmeat Cocktail0.50 C$
Sliced Chicken1.00 C$
Turkey0.85 C$
Ham0.60 C$
Lamb0.60 C$
Prime ribs of beef, potato salad0.65 C$
Bluepoint Oysters on Half Shell0.60 C$
Bluepoint oysters on half shell, with cocktail sauce0.65 C$
OYSTERS Stewed in Milk0.65 C$
Broccoli and Fried Tomato, Maitre d'Hotel0.30 C$
Cold Sirloin of Beef, Potato Salad0.85 C$
FRESH PEAS0.40 C$
Young Beets in Butter0.25 C$
Stuffed green peppers0.40 C$
Carrots in butter0.25 C$
Fresh Spinach0.30 C$
California Asparagus0.55 C$
Asparagus Tips0.45 C$
French Artichoke Bottom Saute, Bordelaise0.60 C$
french beans0.35 C$
French peas0.35 C$
Small Onions in Butter0.25 C$
Small Onions in Cream0.25 C$
Heart of Celery au jus0.35 C$
Au Gratin Potatoes0.25 C$
Boiled potatoes0.15 C$
Mashed potatoes0.20 C$
Potatoes in Cream0.25 C$
Baked Potato0.25 C$
French fried potatoes0.20 C$
Lyonnaise Potatoes0.25 C$
Parmentiere Potatoes0.20 C$
fried Sweet Potatoes0.30 C$
Southern Style Sweet Potatoes0.30 C$
COMBINATION SALAD0.45 C$
Tomato Surprise salad0.50 C$
Head Lettuce Salad0.35 C$
Fruit salad0.45 C$
Chicken salad0.75 C$
Potato salad0.20 C$
Waldorf Salad0.45 C$
Lettuce and Tomato Salad0.40 C$
Roquefort Dressing0.15 C$
Mayonnaise0.10 C$
Thousand Island Dressing0.15 C$
Boston Cream Pie0.15 C$
Steamed Apple Pudding0.20 C$
Hot mince pie0.15 C$
Apple Pie0.15 C$
French Pastry0.15 C$
Assorted cakes0.15 C$
Fruit Cake0.15 C$
Fruit Jelly0.20 C$
Fruit Jelly with Whipped Cream0.25 C$
Scotch Shortbread0.15 C$
Scotch Oat Cake0.15 C$
Cup Custard, plain0.15 C$
CUP CUSTARD WITH WHIPPED CREAM0.20 C$
Eclairs0.15 C$
French ice cream, any flavor0.25 C$
Water ice0.20 C$
Coupe Alexandria0.35 C$
Coupe St. Jacques0.35 C$
Cafe Parfait0.30 C$
Peach Melba0.40 C$
Pear Melba0.40 C$
Banana0.15 C$
COMPOTE OF FRESH FRUIT0.50 C$
Baked Apple0.25 C$
Orange0.15 C$
Grapes0.30 C$
Half grape fruit0.25 C$
Cheddar Cheese0.15 C$
Canadian Stilton Cheese0.15 C$
Trappist Cheese0.25 C$
Cream Cheeses0.15 C$ – 0.25 C$
Gruyere Cheese0.30 C$
ROQUEFORT CHEESE0.35 C$
English stilton cheese0.30 C$
Royal Alexandria Cream Cheese, Red Currant Jelly0.35 C$
Tea with Milk0.20 C$
Tea with cream0.20 C$
Buttermilk0.15 C$
Kaffee Hag0.20 C$
Raisin Bread0.15 C$
Chocolate0.25 C$
Royal Alexandra Celebrated French Rolls0.15 C$
Coffee with Milk0.20 C$
Coffee with Cream0.20 C$
SANKA COFFEE0.20 C$
Bread and Butter, per portion0.15 C$
Pure Jersey Milk, individual bottle0.25 C$
Demi-Tasse with Cream0.15 C$
Postum0.25 C$

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Scalloped Fowl with Curry and Rice1.50 C$
SIZZLING PLATTER DINNER - Sirloin Steak, Broccoli and Fried Tomato, Potatoes Parmentiere, Tea, Coffee, Choice of Soup and Dessert1.50 C$
Tea
Coffee
Milk
Coupe Oriental - Cakes
Steamed Apple Pudding
Boston Cream Pie
Broccoi and Fried Tomato, Maitre d'Hotel
Potatoes Parmentiere
Boiled potatoes
Mashed potatoes
Roast Prime Ribs of Beef au jus1.00 C$
Cold Rack of Lamb, Cauliflower and String Beand Salad1.00 C$
Whitefish Saute in Butter1.00 C$
Scalloped Fowl with Curry and Rice1.00 C$
Potage Windsor
Terrine of Foie-Gras
Cream of tomato soup
Tea
Coffee
Milk
Coupe Oriental - Cakes
Steamed Apple Pudding
MOCHA CAKE
Apple Pie a la Mode
Boston Cream Pie
Broccoli and Fried Tomato, Maitre d'Hotel
Potatoes Parmentiere
Boiled potatoes
Mashed potatoes
Cold Rack of Lamb, Cauliflower and String Bean Salad1.25 C$
Roast Prime Ribs of Beef au jus1.25 C$
Scalloped Fowl with Curry and Rice1.25 C$
ROAST TURKEY, CRANBERRY SAUCE1.25 C$
Mixed Grill, Alexandra1.25 C$
Whitefish Saute in Butter1.25 C$
Cream of tomato soup
Grapefruit Juice
Celery and Olives
Potage Windsor
Terrine of Foie-Gras
Tea
Coffee
Milk
Coupe Oriental-Cakes
MOCHA CAKE
Steamed Apple Pudding
SALAD IN SEASON
Apple Pie a la Mode
Boston Cream Pie
Broccoli and Fried Tomato, Maitre d'Hotel
Broccoli and Fried Tomato, Maitre d'Hotel
Potatoes Parmentiere
Boiled potatoes
Mashed potatoes
Cold Rack of Lamb, Cauliflower and String Bean Salad1.50 C$
Roast Prime Ribs of Beef au jus1.50 C$
Fresh Brook Trout, Meuniere1.50 C$
ROAST TURKEY, CRANBERRY SAUCE1.50 C$
Small Filet Steak, Mirabeau1.50 C$
Mixed Grill, Alexandra1.50 C$
Whitefish Saute in Butter1.50 C$
Cream of tomato soup
Grapefruit Juice
Canape Caviar
Potage Windsor
Terrine of Foie Gras

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Fresh Lobster, Americaine1.50 C$
Fresh Shrimpmeat Salad0.95 C$
Rack of Lamb, Cauliflower and String Bean Salad0.85 C$
Prime ribs of beef au jus0.75 C$
Young Turkey, Cranberry Sauce0.95 C$
Sliced Chicken1.05 C$
Turkey0.90 C$
Lamb0.65 C$
Ham0.65 C$
Prime ribs of beef, potato salad0.70 C$
Fresh Mushrooms on Toast with Bacon1.05 C$
Ham Steak, Bruxeloise and Sweet Potatoes1.05 C$
Small Filet Steak, Mirabeau, Mignonete Potatoes1.30 C$
Mixed Grill Alexandra0.95 C$
Scalloped Fowl with Curry and Rice0.80 C$
Lake Winnipeg Goldeye0.50 C$ – 0.80 C$
Filet of Pickerel, Lobster Sauce0.75 C$
Whitefish Saute in Butter0.70 C$
Cold salmon, mayonnaise0.75 C$
Mock turtle soup0.25 C$
Puree of Peas, Butter Crust0.25 C$
Green Turtle Soup0.45 C$
Potage Windsor0.25 C$
Cream of tomato soup0.25 C$
Chicken broth with rice0.35 C$
OYSTERS Stewed in Milk0.70 C$
Oysters stewed in cream0.85 C$
Bluepoint Oysters on Half Shell0.65 C$
Bluepoint Oysters on Half Shell with Cocktail Sauce0.70 C$
Crabmeat Cocktail0.55 C$
Shrimp Cocktail0.55 C$
Green Onions0.20 C$
Iced Celery0.30 C$
Ripe Olives0.30 C$
Green olives0.30 C$
Stuffed olives0.30 C$
Imported Caviar1.55 C$
Domestic Caviar0.95 C$
Tomato Juice Cocktail0.30 C$
Canape of Domestic Caviar0.85 C$
Assorted Hors D'oeuvres0.85 C$
Mushrooms in olive oil0.60 C$
Canape Abchovies0.55 C$
SALTED ALMONDS0.40 C$
Fruit Cocktail0.45 C$
Smoked Salmon0.55 C$
Canape of Imported Caviar (single)1.05 C$
Spiced Holland Herring0.40 C$
ROQUEFORT STUFFED CELERY0.60 C$

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Boston Cream Pie0.20 C$
Scotch Shortbread0.20 C$
Scotch Oat Cake0.20 C$
Trappist Cheese0.30 C$
Royal Alexandra Celebrated French Rolls0.20 C$
Southern Style Sweet Potatoes0.35 C$
Au Gratin Potatoes0.30 C$
Pure Jersey Milk, individual bottle0.30 C$
Postum0.30 C$
English stilton cheese0.35 C$
Buttermilk0.20 C$
SANKA COFFEE0.25 C$
Coffee with Milk or Cream0.25 C$
Demi Tasse with Cream0.20 C$
Chocolate0.30 C$
Kaffee Hag0.25 C$
Cream Cheese0.20 C$ – 0.30 C$
Special: Royal Alexandra Cream Cheese with Red Currant Jelly0.40 C$
Tea with milk or cream0.25 C$
Gruyere0.35 C$
Canadian Stilton Cheese0.20 C$
Cheddar0.20 C$
Roquefort0.40 C$
Orange0.20 C$
Half grape fruit0.30 C$
COMPOTE OF FRESH FRUIT0.55 C$
Grapes0.35 C$
Banana0.20 C$
Baked Apple0.30 C$
Eclairs0.20 C$
French Pastry0.20 C$
fried Sweet Potatoes0.35 C$
Cup Custard, plain0.20 C$
CUP CUSTARD WITH WHIPPED CREAM0.25 C$
Fruit Cake0.20 C$
Fruit Jelly0.25 C$
Fruit Jelly with Whipped Cream0.30 C$
Apple Pie0.20 C$
Assorted cakes0.20 C$
Hot mince pie0.20 C$
Steamed Apple Pudding0.25 C$
Cafe Parfait0.35 C$
Thousand Island Dressing0.20 C$
Water ice0.25 C$
Coupe Saint Jacques0.40 C$
Peach or Pear Melba0.45 C$
Coupe Alexandra0.40 C$
French ice cream, any flavor0.30 C$
Mayonnaise dressing0.15 C$
Roquefort Dressing0.20 C$
Lettuce and Tomato Salad0.45 C$
Potato salad0.25 C$
Chicken salad0.80 C$
Waldorf Salad0.50 C$
Fruit salad0.50 C$
Head Lettuce Salad0.40 C$
Tomato Surprise salad0.55 C$
COMBINATION SALAD0.50 C$
In Season Salad0.40 C$
Lyonnaise Potatoes0.35 C$
French fried potatoes0.25 C$
Potatoes in Cream0.30 C$
Mashed potatoes0.25 C$
Parmentiere Potatoes0.25 C$
Baked Potatoes0.30 C$
Boiled potatoes0.20 C$
french beans0.40 C$
French peas0.40 C$
Broccoli and Fried Tomato, Maitre d'Hotel0.35 C$
Asparagus Tips0.50 C$
California Asparagus0.60 C$
Heart of Celery au jus0.40 C$
Small Onions in butter or cream0.30 C$
French Artichoke Bottom Saute, Bordelaise0.65 C$
Stuffed tomatoes0.45 C$
Stuffed green peppers0.45 C$
Carrots in butter0.30 C$
Fresh Spinach0.35 C$
Young Beets in Butter0.30 C$
FRESH PEAS0.45 C$

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