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Cavanagh's

Date
1918-01-29
Restaurant
Cavanagh's
Physical description
35.5x23.5cm folded; 35.5x27cm open
Currency
Dollars

Pages

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  4. Page 4

Dishes

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Grilled or fried Long Island Smelts, Tartar Sauce$0.55
Steamed Finnan Haddie$0.55
Soft Clams Steamed, Drawn Butter$0.60
Creamed Finnan haddie with green peppers au gratin$0.60
Fricassee of Chicked Legs, Corn Fritters & mashed pot$0.65
Special Ragout of Venison Hunter Style en Casserole$0.65
Special Vegetable Dinner with Poached Egg$0.50
Lobster Cutlets, Anchovy Sauce & Potatoe Croquettes$0.70
Stewed Rabbit with Potato Dumplings$0.65
Sweet Breads a la Toulouse, Peas and Mashed Pot.$0.65
Crab Flakes a la Reine with green peppers en Casselette$0.60
Phila. Pepper Pot a la Mexican$0.15 – $0.25
Cup of Clam Broth$0.15
Cup of Chicken Broth$0.15
Onion au gratin$0.40
Green Turtle Soup$0.25 – $0.40
Consomme Milanaise$0.15 – $0.25
Chicken Giblet with Rice and Leeks$0.15 – $0.25
Tomato aux croutons$0.15 – $0.25
Kennebec Salmon Salad Cold Slaw$0.55
Turkey Breast King Style en Croustade$0.55
Omelete aux Confiture$0.50
Special French Pan Cakes$0.20
Young Turkey, giblet gravy & Cranberry Sauce$0.75 – $1.40
Long Island Duck, Dressing & Apple sauce$0.70 – $1.30
Half Milk Fed Spring Chicken Stuffed$0.70
Jumbo Squab (15 min)$0.85
Broiled Guinea Hen$0.90 – $1.70
Broiled Jumbo Squab$0.85
Broiled Fresh or Spanish Mackerel$0.55
Planked Mackerel$0.80
Broiled Kennebec Salmon$0.60
Filet of Sole, Tartar Sauce$0.55
Squab en casserole$1.00
Squab Chicken en casserole$1.60
Half Broiled Spring Turkey for (2)$1.75
Squab Chicken Broiled$1.25
Fried Chicken, Maryland Style$1.75
Fried chicken, Maryland style, half$0.90
Broiled Venison Steak$0.90
Philadelphia Chicken en casserolel$0.90
Broiled Philadelphia Chicken$1.50
Broiled Philadelphia Chicken Half$0.75
Half Shell, Cape Cods$0.30
Half Shell, Buzzard Bays$0.30
Half Shell, Blue Points$0.25
Half Shell, Saddle Rocks$0.30
Oyster Stew$0.35
Oyster Milk Stew$0.40
Oyster Box Stew$0.40
Saddle Rock stew$0.40
Blue Point Stew (opened to order)$0.40
Fry oysters$0.40
Fry, Blue Points$0.45
Saddle Rock fry$0.45
Pan Roast Oysters$0.45
Lynnhavens$0.35
Smith Islands$0.35
Broil Oysters$0.45
Celery Cream Broil Oysters$0.65
Baltimore broil$0.55
Oyster Patties (2)$0.60
Oysters a la Newburg in Chafing dish$0.85
Oyster Fricasse in chafing dish$0.75
Cold Stuffed Tomatoes en Surprise (1) or (2)$0.25 – $0.45
Salt mackerel, broiled or boiled$0.50
Broiled sea bass$0.55
Planked sea bass$0.80
Chicken halibut fried or broiled$0.60
Smoked Alaska Cod (Steamed)$0.55
Broiled Young Blue$0.75
Dill Pickles$0.15
Canapes of Caviar$0.65
Pimentos$0.25
Grape-fruit Cocktail Marasquin$0.50
SALTED ALMONDS$0.15
Canapes of Anchovies$0.60
Pim-olas$0.25
Pickled Walnuts$0.15
Anchovies on Toast$0.50
Queen olives$0.15
Chutney$0.10
Celery$0.35
Grilled sardines on toast$0.50
Pickled New Beets$0.15
Chow chow$0.15
Brussell Sprouts$0.25
Cauliflower with Cream$0.25
Cauliflower au Gratin$0.35
Fresh Mushrooms Saute$0.75
Boiled Onions, Cream Sauce$0.15
Green corn au gratin$0.25
Fresh Spinach with Egg$0.20 – $0.35
Stewed Terrapin, a la Maryland in chafing dish$1.25
French peas$0.25
White onions$0.15
Mixed Pickles$0.15
Caviar, per Portion$1.00
Carrots and peas$0.20 – $0.35
GREEN PEAS$0.20 – $0.35
New beets in butter$0.20 – $0.35
Tomato Surprise$0.25 – $0.45
Steamed Rice$0.15
Baked Hubbard Squash$0.15
Macaroni or spaghetti au gratin$0.25
Baked stuffed green peppers$0.20 – $0.35
Lima beans$0.20 – $0.35
Sweet Potatoes Grilled or Fried$0.15
Sweet Potatoes Southern Style$0.25
Fried egg-plant$0.20
Baked Mashed or Boiled Potatoes$0.10
Stewed Corn$0.20 – $0.35
New Corn Saute, Green peppers$0.25
Green corn fritters$0.25
Cepes a la Bordelaiseq$0.45
Baked Stuffed Tomatoes$0.20 – $0.35
Stewed tomatoes$0.20 – $0.35
Oyster Bay Asparagus, Cream Sauce$0.35
Mashed yellow turnips$0.15
Grilled Beef bones Diable, brown Pot.$0.60
H.C. Tripe Fricasse with Oysters and Small Onions in Chafing Dish$0.90
Imp. Frankfurters, Pot. Salad$0.50
Crab Meat Fricasse with Peppers, en casserole, one person$0.60
Chich Hash, with Poached Egg$0.60
Chicken Croquettes, with Peas$0.60
Chicken Cutlets, Macedoine$0.65
Cream Chicken on Toast$0.60
Chicken patties$0.60
Soft Clams, Poulette, chafing dish$1.00
Spring Lamb Chops, Green Peas (2)$0.75
Chicken a la King$1.25
Calf's Liver and Bacon$0.60
Veal Kidney en brochette$0.60
Chicken Hash Baltimore Style, in chafing dish$1.15
Veal Kidney and Irish Bacon$0.70
Lobster patties$0.85
Grilled Pigs Feet$0.50
Sweetbreads Cutlets, French Peas$0.65
Sweetsbreads Saute, French Peas$0.75
Deviled Sauce$0.60
Sweetbreads with Asparagus Tips$0.75
Sweetbreads en casserole$0.90
Little Neck Patties
Mixed Grill$0.75
Lamb Fries, tomato sauce$0.50
Chicken Livers Saute, Mushrooms$0.75
Chicken Livers on brochette$0.60
Kidney Saute with Mushrooms$0.60
Peach Melba$0.35
Hazel-nut Ice Cream$0.25
Vanilla ice cream$0.20
Maraschino Sherbet$0.30
Lemon water ice$0.20
Biscuit Tortoni$0.25
Nesselrode Pudding$0.30
Tutti-frutti ice cream$0.30
FRENCH ICE CREAM$0.30
Neapolitan ice cream$0.20
Chocolate Ice Cream$0.20
Roman Punch$0.30
Ice Cream Souvenir$0.50
Punch au Kirsh$0.35
Cafe Parfait$0.30

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Broiled chicken lobster$1.50
Half Shell Cherrystones$0.30
Lobster Cutlets, Anchovy Sauce$0.75
Curry of Lobster en cassolettes$1.00
Lobster patties$0.85
Lobster Croquettes, French Peas$0.75
Stewed Lobster in Port Wine$1.00
Whole Plain Lobster$1.75
Half Plain Lobster$0.90
Lobster Cocktail$0.75
Crab Meat a la Dewey in chafing dish$1.45
Lobster a la Newbugh in chafing dish$1.50
Broiled Large Lobster, according to size
CLAM BROTH$0.15 – $0.25
Half Shell Little Necks$0.25
Clam cocktail$0.30
Clam Fritters$0.40
Clam Shell Roast, drawn butter$0.40
Clam Stew$0.35
Crab Meat a la Newburg in chafing dish$1.25
Crab Meat Fricassee in chafing dish$1.25
Clam Fry$0.40
Clam Fry with Bacon$0.50
Steamed clams$0.40
Broil[ed] clams$0.45
Crab Meat au Gratin, one person$0.60
Steamed Soft Clams$0.60
Broiled Hard Crabs (3)$0.35
Crab Meat, Mornay$0.60
Deviled Crabs$0.60
Crab Meat, Ravigote$0.50
Crab Canape Lorenzo$0.65
Crab Salad$0.55 – $0.90
crab meat cocktail
Soft Clams Fry$0.60
Soft Clams Fry with Bacon$0.70
Soft Clams a la Casino$0.95
Soft clams a la Newburg$1.00
Soft Clams Pan Roast$0.60
Soft clams a la Poulette in chafing dish$1.00
Soft Clams Flabino$0.65
Soft Clams Stew$0.60
Lobster, deviled$0.75 – $1.50
Milk-fed Chicken, Fresh Vegetables$2.40
Squab Chicken$1.90
Combination Vegetable Salad$0.60
Lettuce and Tomato Salad$0.25 – $0.45
Potatoes O'Brien$0.20
Ham Omelet$0.55
Cream Cheese, Bar-le-Duc Jelly$0.55
Boiled eggs$0.30
Fried Eggs$0.30
Waldorf Salad$0.50
French fried potatoes$0.15
Scrambled Eggs$0.35
Potato salad$0.15 – $0.25
Lobster salad$0.75 – $1.50
Potatoes, au gratin$0.25
Potatoes, Saratoga$0.15
Chicken Liver Omlet$0.60
Philadelphia Cream Cheese$0.20
Goose Liver Omelette a la financiere$0.60
Cold Slaw$0.25
Cheesse Omelet$0.50
Watercress Salad$0.20
Cucumber salad$0.25 – $0.45
AMERICAN CHEESE$0.25
Tomato Omelet$0.50
Asparagus Omelet$0.60
Chiffonade Salad$0.50
Rum Omelet$0.50
ORANGE PEKOE TEA$0.20
Tomato Salad$0.25 – $0.45
Potatoes, lyonnaise$0.15
Omelet Souffle$0.75
Potatoes Saute$0.15
Macedoine salad$0.50
CAMEMBERT CHEESE$0.25
Dry Toast$0.10
Mushroom Omelet$0.65
Shirred Eggs$0.35
Fruit Salad, Marasquin$0.60
Orange marmalade$0.15
Chicken Omelet$0.60
Oyster Omelet$0.50
Kaffee Hag$0.20
Pies in Season$0.15
German Pancake$0.50
Scotch Woodcock$0.60
Buttered toast$0.15
Sliced Onion$0.25
Crab Flakes Salad$0.55 – $0.90
Deviled Coffee$0.35
Milk toast$0.25
Grape fruit$0.20 – $0.40
Chicken salad$0.50 – $0.90
Van Houton's Cocoa, per person (in pot)$0.20
Cream toast$0.40
Pears Flambe$0.35
Lettuce Salad$0.25 – $0.45
Onion Omelet$0.60
Assorted French Pastry (each)$0.15
Grape Fruit Salad$0.50
Anchovy toast$0.25
Romaine Salad$0.35
Egg Salad, Mayonnaise$0.50
Peach Melba$0.35
Jelly Omelet$0.50
Baked Apple$0.10
Potatoes hashed browned$0.15
Brandied Peach$0.30
Sliced Oranges$0.15
Postum$0.20
Cold rice pudding with cream$0.15
French Toast$0.35
Poached Eggs on Toast$0.35
Special--Coffee Parisienne in French Pot (for 2)$0.35
Tea, per person, in pot$0.15
Charlotte Russe$0.15
Baked Apple with Cream$0.15
ROQUEFORT CHEESE$0.30
Pound cake$0.10
Coffee, per person (in pot) with cream$0.15
Demi-tasse$0.10
Demi-Tasse with Cream$0.15
Buttermilk$0.10
Sweet Milk, Bottle$0.15
Assorted cakes$0.20
French pancake$0.50
Poached Eggs on Anchovy toast$0.50
Potatoes hashed browned$0.15
Plain Omelet$0.35
Parsley Omelet$0.45
Neufchatel cheese$0.20
Celery Salad$0.35
Horlick's Malted Milk$0.10
Bananas with cream$0.20
Nuts and Raisins$0.25
Fruit Cake$0.15
Grape Fruit en Surprise$0.35 – $0.70
Apple Sauce$0.15
Bar-le-Duc Jelly (white or red)$0.40
Potatoes Parisienne$0.25
Sweet Potatoes, Fried or Grilled$0.15
Cup Custard$0.10
Stewed prunes$0.15
Sweet Potatoes, Southern Style$0.25
Potatoes in Cream$0.15
Swiss cheese$0.35

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St. Julien, Barton & Guestier claret$0.90 – $1.75
Medoc, Barton & Guestier Claret$0.75 – $1.40
Pommery Brut Champagne$3.25 – $6.50
Cazanove, 1906, Extra Dry champagne$3.00 – $6.00
Ruinart Brut champagne$3.00 – $6.00
Pommeroy Sec. champagne$3.00 – $6.00
Krug & Co. champagne$3.00 – $6.00
Moet & Chandon, White Seal Champagne$3.00 – $6.00
Moet & Chandon, Imp'l Crown Brut champagne$3.25 – $6.50
Red Top Monopole champagne$3.00 – $6.00
Charles Heidsieck Champagne$3.00 – $6.00
Sauterne Souvenir Cresta Blanca white wine$0.60 – $1.10
Sparkling Moselle, Cresta Blanca white wine$1.15 – $2.25
Creme Yvette$0.25
Creme de Cocoa$0.25
Champagne Cocktail$0.40
Cognac, Old Private Stock$0.25 – $0.40
Sparkling Burgundy (red)$1.15 – $2.25
St. Julien Souvenir (red)$0.60 – $1.10
Cognac, Hennessy$0.25 – $0.40
Sloe Gin (Cordial)$0.25
St. Julien Claret$0.50 – $1.00
Margaux Claret$0.80 – $1.50
Pontet Canet claret$0.90 – $1.75
Nebiolo Spumante Sparkling Red Wine (Italienne)$1.50 – $2.75
Piper Heidsieck Champagne$3.00 – $6.00
Evan's Ale, XXX on draught, mug or glass$0.10
Perfection Scotch$0.25
Anheuser Busch "Budweiser" beer$0.25
Pabst "Blue Ribbon" beer$0.25
Clicquot, Yellow Label champagne$3.00 – $6.00
Vichy or Seltzer, Syphon water$0.20
Highballs 5c extra
White Chablis Burgundy$1.15 – $2.25
King George IV. Scotch$0.25
Dewar's Special Liqueur$0.30
Sanderson's Mountain Dew scotch$0.25
Dewar's White Label Scotch$0.25
Louis Roederer, Brut champagne$2.75 – $5.50
Louis Roederer, Sec champagne$5.50
Montebello Brut Champagne$3.00 – $6.00
Pol Roger 1909 champagne$3.00 – $6.00
Chambertin (Still) Burgundy$1.90 – $3.75
Moscato Champagne$1.50 – $2.85
Chianti (Italian) wine$0.75 – $1.50
Bouche Brut champagne$2.75 – $5.50
Cognac, Hennessy$0.25 – $0.40
Chartreuse, Green or Yellow$0.30
Graves Premiere sauterne$0.90 – $1.75
Chateau La Tour Blanche$1.50 – $3.00
Sparkling Burgundy$2.50 – $5.00
Ginger Ale, Domestic$0.15
Cognac, Otard$0.25 – $0.40
Anisette$0.25
Denis-Mounie, fine champagne, 20 years old$0.40 – $0.65
Black & White Scotch$0.25
Haut Sauterne$1.15 – $2.25
Sauternes, B & G., 1903$1.15 – $2.25
Chateau Yquem$2.00 – $3.75
Red Macon burgundy$1.00 – $1.90
Red Pommard burgundy$1.50 – $2.75
Ruby Top, Sparkling burgundy$1.25 – $2.50
Curacaco$0.25
Creme de Menthe$0.25
Sparkling Pommard$1.75 – $3.50
Pousse Cafe$0.30
John Haig's Scotch$0.20
Rye Whiskey, Private Stock$0.20
Paul Masson 1911 champagne$1.90 – $3.75
Cook's Imperial Brut champagne$1.75 – $3.50
Pemartin Sherry$0.20 – $1.00
Urbana Gold Seal champagne$1.75 – $3.50
Grand Imperial Sec champagne$1.75 – $3.50
Sparkling Burgundy$2.50 – $5.00
Chateau Lafite$1.50 – $3.00
Chateau Mouton Rothchild$1.25 – $2.50
Brauneberger Rhine wine$1.25 – $2.50
Zeltinger Moselle wine$1.15 – $2.25
Steinwein (Bocksbeutel) Rhine wine$1.50 – $2.75
Hockheimer Rhine wine$1.25 – $2.40
Ushers Glenlivet Scotch$0.25
Niersteiner, Gebr. Feist & Sohne. Rhine wine$0.75 – $1.50
Laubenheimer, Gebr. Feist & Sohne. Rhine wine$0.65 – $1.25
Rye Whiskey, Colonial Club$0.20
Coleraine Irish whiskey, 10 years old$0.25
Forbidden Fruit$0.25
Freezoment Cusenier White$0.25
Burke's Irish Whiskey$0.25
Old Bushmills Irish whiskey$0.25
Port, Sandeman's$0.20 – $2.00
John Jamesons Irish whiskey$0.25
B. & W. Golden Label ale$0.15
Guinness Stout$0.35
Freezoment Cusenier Green$0.25
Dog's Head Bass' Ale$0.35
Scotch Whiskey, Private Stock$0.20
Oloroso Sherry$0.20 – $2.00
Amontillado Fino Sherry$0.25 – $2.50
Younger's Scotch Ale$0.35
Lawson & Wilson's Bass Ale$0.35
White Label Bass' Ale$0.35
Evan's Hudson Ale$0.20
Extra Pale Lemp St. Louis Brew Bottling$0.20
Domestic Beer$0.15
Imported Beer, Culmbacher$0.35
Old Tom Gin$0.25
Benedictine$0.30
Maraschino$0.25
Lemon Soda, Domestic$0.15
Apricot Brandy$0.25
Club Soda, Domestic$0.15
White Rock Lithia mineral water$0.25 – $0.50
Red Raven Splits [mineral water]$0.15
Kummel$0.25
Wilson Whiskey$0.20
Old Crow Whiskey$0.20
Old Taylor Rye whiskey$0.20
Cutter, J.H. whiskey$0.20
Sherwood, 12 Years old whiskey$0.20
Apollinaris mineral water$0.30 – $0.60
Perrier$0.25 – $0.50
Imported Ginger Ale, C. & C.$0.35
Sarsaparilla, Domestic$0.15
Poland Water, glass$0.10
VICHY "Celestins" mineral water$0.35
Anheuser-Busch Budweiser, Glass, on draught$0.10
Beer in Glass Pitcher, Anheuser-Bush, on draught$0.40 – $0.70
Champagne Cider, Pints$0.35
Holland Gin$0.30
Coates' Plymouth Gin$0.25
Dry Gin, Private Stock$0.20
Deep Spring Tennessee Corn Whiskey$0.20
Gordon Gin$0.25
Antediluvian Whiskey$0.20
Hunter Whiskey$0.20

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