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The Waldorf Astoria

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Location
The Waldorf Astoria

189 dishes

Date
March 9, 1960

Sponsor
The Waldorf-Astoria

Place
The Waldorf-Astoria

Physical description
folder; 9.78 x 12.625 inches; water stains (center, bottom)

Call number
Baratta 37

Notes
Baratta collection; room service; room service charge 50 cents per person; headwaiter (Marcel); specialties; Le Filet Mignon Trois Mousquetaires, Flambé à l'Armagnac; a la carte

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Dish Page Price
Cherrystone Clams 2 1.1
Little Neck Clams 2 1.1
Cape Cod Oysters 2 1.35
Blue Point Oysters 2 1.25
Antipasto 2 1.55
Filet Of Herring In Sour Cream 2 1.35
Maryland Crab Meat Cocktail 2 2.5
Florida Shrimp Cocktail 2 2.1
Smoked Sturgeon 2 3.1
Smoked Nova Scotia Salmon 2 2.4
Smoked Nova 2 -
Maine Lobster Cocktail 2 3.25
Mignonette Foie Gras 2 4.7
Canape Of Anchovies 2 1.25
Beluga Caviar 2 6.25
Prosciutto Ham 2 2.9
Supreme Of Fruits 2 1.25
Seafood Neptune Cocktail 2 2.7
Norway Brisling Or French Sardines 2 1.75
Salami 2 1.1
Imported Filet Of Mackerel In White Wine 2 2.25
Consomme Mille Fanti 2 0.8
Cream Mongole 2 0.9
Clam Stew 2 1.4
Clam Stew With Cream 2 1.95
Cream Of Tomato Soup 2 0.9
Clam Broth 2 1.0
Clam Broth With Cream 2 1.1
Green Turtle Amontillado 2 1.45
Cream Vichyssoise (Cold) 2 1.0
Boula Boula Gratine Soup 2 1.35
Chicken Broth Soup 2 0.85
Cream Of Green Peas Soup 2 0.9
Onion Au Gratin Soup 2 1.0
Lenten Special: Pompano In Casserole With Avocado Pear 2 4.5
Grilled Filet Of Striped Bass Bearnaise, Parsley Potato 2 3.2
Fried Georgia Fantail Shrimps, Sauce Tartare, Potato Chips 2 3.25
Baked Aiguillette Of Sea Trout Duglere, Fresh Tomato And Mushrooms 2 3.35
Maryland Crab Meat With Mushrooms Poulette, Chafing Dish 2 4.0
Terrapin Maryland In Chafing Dish, Toasted Corn Bread 2 7.5
Le Filet Mignon Trois Mousquetaires, Flambe A L'armagnac 2 6.75
La Poitrine De Pintadeau Smitane 2 4.8
Braised Loin Of Michigan Veal Dubarry, Cauliflower Mornay 2 3.8
Grilled Calf's Sweetbread Maitre D'hotel, Peas Paysanne 2 3.95
Kernel Of Young Kentucky Lamb A L'estragon, Smothered Peas 2 4.15
Roast Long Island Duckling (Half), Apple Stuffing, Glazed Peaches 2 4.9
Vibo Farm Rock Cornish Pullet Casserole, Mushrooms And Glazed Onions 2 5.0
Roast New England Partridge On Toast Of Foie Gras 2 6.5
Roast Sirloin Of Colorado Beef Portugaise, Stuffed Tomato 2 7.0
English Sole Belle Meuniere (For One) 2 3.5
Breast Of Guinea Hen (Under Glass) Eugenie 2 3.75
Brochette Of Kentucky Lamb On Saffron Rice, Baked Tomato 2 5.0
Rack Of Kentucky Spring Lamb, Boulangere Potatoes (For Three) 2 12.5
Fiddler's Creek Baby Turkey Grilled Montgolfier, Sauce Francois (For Four) 2 15.5
Broiled Chicken (Half) 2 2.95
Broiled Maine Lobster 2 6.1
Lamb Chop (1) 2 2.75
Prime Sirloin Steak 2 7.6
Blue Ribbon Minute Steak 2 6.25
Galantine Of Truffled Capon 2 3.1
Milk Fed Chicken (Half) 2 2.95
Virginia Ham 2 3.65
Smoked Ham 2 2.95
Catskill Smoked Turkey 2 3.55
Waldorf Pate 2 2.45
Cold Duckling (Half), Fruit Salad 2 4.0
Roast Beef 2 4.85
Assorted Cold Cuts With Roast Beef 2 5.1
Assorted Cold Cuts With Chicken 2 4.65
Assorted Cold Cuts 2 4.2
Strawberry Ice Cream 3 1.0
Bouquetiere Of Fresh Vegetables 3 1.8
Corn On The Cob 3 0.9
Preserved: Imported French Peas 3 1.4
Endive Meuniere 3 1.2
Cepes Bordelaise 3 1.4
Imported Leeks 3 1.4
Braised Celery 3 1.2
String Beans 3 0.95
Corn Saute 3 0.95
Carrots 3 0.95
Green Peas 3 0.95
Spinach 3 0.95
Lima Beans 3 0.95
Asparagus 3 0.95
Stewed Fresh Tomatoes 3 0.95
Fresh Artichoke 3 0.95
Broccoli 3 0.95
Creamed Spinach 3 0.95
Cauliflower 3 0.95
French Fried Potatoes 3 0.7
Boiled Potatoes 3 0.7
"Jackets On" Potatoes 3 0.7
Baked Potato 3 0.8
Au Gratin Potatoes 3 0.8
Lyonnaise Potatoes 3 0.8
Hashed In Cream Potatoes 3 0.8
Florida Shrimp Salad 3 3.25
Maine Lobster Salad 3 4.75
Maryland Crab Meat Salad 3 3.25
Waldorf Special Crab Meat Louis 3 3.25
Avocado Pear (Half) 3 1.1
Mixed Green Salad 3 1.0
Cucumber Salad 3 0.95
Escarole Salad 3 0.95
Lettuce Salad 3 0.95
Tomato Salad 3 0.95
Caesar Salad 3 1.9
Waldorf Salad 3 1.2
Florida Salad 3 1.25
Chef's Salad 3 2.5
Andalousienne Salad 3 1.4
Fruit Salad 3 1.5
Chicken Salad 3 2.8
Les Beignets Souffles, Sauce Abricot Au Kirsch 3 2.2
Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake 3 0.85
Pineapple Pie 3 0.85
Banana Cream Pie 3 0.85
French Cruller In Vanilla Sauce 3 0.85
Orange Fruit Jell O 3 0.75
Chocolate Roll 3 0.85
Frozen Biscuit Waldorf 3 1.25
Palm Beach Cake 3 1.0
Strawberry Shortcake 3 1.0
Nesselrode Pie 3 1.0
French Pastry 3 0.75
Danish Pastry 3 0.75
Baked Apple 3 0.85
Baked Apple With Cream 3 0.95
Caramel Custard 3 0.85
Hudson Valley Apple Pie 3 0.85
Profiteroles, Chocolate Sauce 3 1.2
Macedoine Of Fresh Fruits With Kirsch 3 1.4
Baked Alaska (Individual) 3 1.7
Vanilla Pot De Creme 3 0.95
Coffee Pot De Creme 3 0.95
Chocolate Pot De Creme 3 0.95
Crepes Suzette 3 2.7
Waldorf Parfait 3 1.25
Compote Of Assorted Fruits 3 1.25
Vanilla Ice Cream 3 1.0
Fresh California Asparagus, Hollandaise Sauce 3 2.75
Chocolate Ice Cream 3 1.0
Peppermint Stick Ice Cream 3 1.0
Coffee Ice Cream 3 1.0
Banana Ice Cream 3 1.0
Mint Ice 3 1.0
Orange Ice 3 1.0
Waldorf Special Praline Ice Cream 3 1.1
Raspberry Ice 3 1.0
Lemon Ice 3 1.0
Bel Paese Cheese 3 0.95
Swiss Cheese 3 0.95
Gruyere Cheese 3 0.95
Roquefort Cheese 3 0.95
Edam Cheese 3 0.95
Gorgonzola Cheese 3 0.95
Brie Cheese 3 0.95
Port Du Salut Cheese 3 0.95
St. Paulin Cheese 3 0.95
Camembert Cheese 3 0.95
Cottage Cheese 3 0.85
Liederkranz Cheese 3 0.85
Golden Rich Cheese 3 0.85
American Cheese 3 0.85
Blue Cheese 3 0.85
Cream Cheese 3 0.85
Melon In Season 3 1.2
Bartlett Pear 3 0.7
Banana 3 0.65
Tangerines (2) 3 0.6
Hawaiian Pineapple 3 0.95
Fresh Strawberries 3 1.35
Delicious Apple 3 0.7
Ribier Grapes 3 0.9
California Orange 3 0.65
Tokay Grapes 3 0.9
Sanka 3 0.6
Instant Postum 3 0.6
Coffee 3 0.6
Chocolate 3 0.55
Decaf Coffee 3 0.6
Kaffee Hag 3 0.6
Tea 3 0.55
Certified Milk 3 0.45
Yogurt 3 0.7
Demi Tasse 3 0.45
Buttermilk 3 0.4
Bread And Butter 3 0.5