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The Waldorf Astoria

Location
The Waldorf Astoria

177 dishes

Date
January 5, 1950

Sponsor
The Waldorf Astoria

Physical description
29.5x20cm folded; 29.5x41cm open

Call number
1950-0008_wotm

Notes
Room Service (Dinner)

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Dish Page Price
Little Necks 2 0.7
Cherrystones 2 0.7
Blue Points 2 0.7
Cape Cods 2 0.75
Fruit Supreme 2 0.75
Caviar 2 3.25
Buffet Russe 2 1.5
Smoked Nova Scotia Salmon 2 1.8
Bismark Herring 2 0.85
Sturgeon 2 2.1
V 8 Cocktail 2 0.3
Tomato Juice 2 0.3
Sauerkraut Juice 2 0.3
Clam Juice 2 0.3
Lobster Cocktail 2 1.9
Crab Meat Cocktail 2 1.5
Shrimp Cocktail 2 1.2
Sea Food Cocktail 2 1.6
Giblet Soup 2 0.45
Cream Of Fresh Peas And Vegetables Soup 2 0.5
Cream Of Tomato Soup 2 0.5
Cream Of Green Peas Soup 2 0.5
Chicken Broth 2 0.4
Clam Stew 2 0.8
Onion Soup Au Gratin 2 0.45
Chopped Sirloin Steak, Browned Potatoes, Pickled Beets 2 2.3
Chicken Pot Pie, Stewed Fruit 2 2.3
Apple Dumpling With Cream 2 0.45
Chocolate Sponge Pudding 2 0.45
Grilled Fresh Mackerel With Tomato And Anchovy Filet 2 1.6
Scallops Mariniere And Corn Fritters 2 1.85
Glazed Filets Of Sole With White Wine, Julienne Carrots, Celery, Fines Herbes 2 1.6
Broiled Sea Trout With Red Wine, Genevoise Sauce 2 1.9
Lobster In Shell, Mornay 2 2.2
English Sole Baked With White Wine, Green And Sweet Pepper, Pilaff Rice (For Two) 2 4.2
Roast Young Turkey, Celery Stuffing And Brussels Sprouts 2 2.9
Emince Of Filet Of Beef With Cream Strogonoff, Southern Rice 2 2.6
Young Chicken Saute With Artichoke, Ripe Olive And Olivette Potatoes 2 2.35
Breaded Lamb Chops, Tarragon Flavor And Broccoli Mornay 2 2.9
Long Island Duckling (Half), Bigarrade And Glazed Arizona Figs 2 3.5
Prime Ribs Of Beef, Yorkshire Pudding 2 3.5
Terrine Of Duckling 2 1.8
Cold Lobster (Half), Mayonnaise 2 2.1
Crab Ravigotte 2 1.6
Assorted Cold Cuts With Chicken 2 2.6
Milk Fed Chicken (Half) 2 2.3
Assorted Cold Cuts 2 2.25
Prosciutto Ham 2 1.75
Sliced Chicken 2 2.3
Corned Beef 2 1.5
Tongue 2 1.5
Virginia Ham 2 1.75
Sliced Long Island Duckling With Fruit Salad 2 2.5
Smoked Turkey 2 2.5
Smoked Ham 2 1.5
Filet Mignon Saute, Bouquetiere 3 5.5
Whole Chicken Reine, Albufera Sauce And Noodle Cake (For Three) 3 7.0
Whole Rack Of Lamb En Casserole, Lima And String Beans (For Three) 3 8.9
Sirloin Steak Broiled, Choron Sauce And Spinach Mimosa 3 5.0
Pheasant (For Two) 3 11.0
Partridge 3 8.0
Grouse (For Two) 3 12.0
Venison Steak 3 4.0
Quail 3 8.0
Mallard Duck (For Two) 3 9.0
String Beans 3 0.75
Lima Beans 3 0.75
Asparagus Tips 3 0.75
Artichoke 3 0.75
Flageolets (Preserved) 3 0.75
Green Peas 3 0.65
Braised Celery 3 0.65
Corn Saute 3 0.65
Creamed Corn 3 0.65
Creamed Spinach 3 0.65
Broccoli 3 0.8
Spinach 3 0.55
Carrots 3 0.5
Stewed Fresh Tomatoes 3 0.55
Brussels Sprouts 3 0.7
Cauliflower 3 0.7
Bouquetiere Of Fresh Vegetable Dinner 3 1.35
Bouquetiere Of Fresh Vegetable Dinner 3 1.0
Broiled Mushrooms 3 1.0
Creamed Mushrooms 3 1.0
Au Gratin Potatoes 3 0.4
Lyonnaise Potatoes 3 0.4
Hashed Potatoes In Cream 3 0.4
Saute Potatoes 3 0.4
Boiled Potatoes 3 0.3
Potatoes, "Jackets On" 3 0.3
French Fried Potatoes 3 0.3
Broiled Sweet Potatoes 3 0.3
Fresh Vegetable Salad 3 0.85
Fruit Salad 3 0.85
Starlight Salad 3 0.85
Green Asparagus Tips Salad 3 0.75
Combination Salad 3 0.65
Lettuce 3 0.6
Romaine Salad 3 0.6
Escarole Salad 3 0.6
Watercress Salad 3 0.6
Tomato Salad 3 0.6
Cucumber Salad 3 0.6
Chef's Salad 3 1.5
Persimmon Salad 3 0.7
Waldorf Salad 3 0.7
Chiffonade Salad 3 0.7
Avocado Pear (Half) 3 0.7
Mixed Green Salad 3 0.6
Crab Meat Salad 3 1.95
Chicken Salad 3 2.2
Crab Meat, Louis Salad 3 1.95
Lobster Salad 3 3.1
Shrimp Salad 3 2.1
Potato Salad 3 0.5
Endive Salad 3 0.9
Lorenzo Dressing 3 0.15
Russian Dressing 3 0.15
Mayonnaise Dressing 3 0.15
American Vanilla Ice Cream 3 0.6
American Archiduc Ice Cream 3 0.6
American Chocolate Ice Cream 3 0.6
American Strawberry Ice Cream 3 0.6
American Coffee Ice Cream 3 0.6
American Rum Raisin Ice Cream 3 0.6
French Ice Cream: Vanilla 3 0.6
French Ice Cream: Coffee 3 0.6
Orange Sherbet 3 0.55
Lemon Sherbet 3 0.55
Raspberry Ice Cream 3 0.55
Hazelnut Cake 3 0.45
Chocolate Chiffon Pie 3 0.45
Apricot Pie 3 0.45
Brioche Pudding 3 0.45
Rum And Raisin Ice Cream With Vanilla Wafers 3 0.75
Caramel Custard 3 0.45
Palm Beach Cake 3 0.7
Pot De Creme 3 0.45
Nesselrode Pie 3 0.7
French Pastry 3 0.35
Danish Pastry 3 0.35
Strawberry Shortcake 3 0.7
Profiterolles, Chocolate Sauce 3 0.75
Baked Alaska (Individual) 3 1.25
Compote Of Assorted Fresh Fruits 3 0.95
Spanish Melon 3 1.15
Fresh Pear 3 0.35
Grapes 3 0.7
Macedoine Of Fruit With Liqueur 3 1.0
Baked Apple 3 0.35- 25.0
Baked Apple With Cream 3 0.45
Stewed Fresh Apricot 3 0.75
Stewed Fresh Pear 3 0.75
Stewed Fresh Pineapple 3 0.75
Cottage Cheese 3 0.6
Domestic Blue Cheese 3 0.6
Domestic Golden Rich Cheese 3 0.6
Cream Cheese 3 0.6
Domestic Liederkranz Cheese 3 0.6
Domestic Camembert Cheese 3 0.6
American Cheese 3 0.6
Port Du Salut 3 0.75
Brie Cheese 3 0.75
Gruyere Cheese 3 0.85
Gorgonzola Cheese 3 0.85
Pont L'eveque Cheese 3 0.85
Swiss Cheese 3 0.85
Roquefort Cheese 3 0.85
Edam Cheese 3 0.85
Bel Paese Cheese 3 0.85
Coffee, Tea Or Chocolate 3 0.4
Demi Tasse Coffee 3 0.3
Certified Milk, Half Pint 3 0.25
Buttermilk, Half Pint 3 0.25
Sanka, Kaffee Hag Or Instant Postum 3 0.45
Bread And Butter 3 0.25