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Christmas dinner menu, December 25, 1881 at the Exposition Hotel

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Date
1881-12-25
Description
Note: Two locations are mentioned on the menu, Atlanta, Georgia and another branch at Blue Ridge Springs, Virginia Menu insert: Wine lists Restaurant: Exposition Hotel Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Digital ID
men000895
Permalink
http://n2t.net/ark:/62930/d1hx1670t
Details
Contributor
Contributor: Brown, Phil. F. (Philip F.) (proprietor)
Subject
Cooking, American
Time Period
1880s (1880 - 1889)
Place
Atlanta
Resource Type
Text
Material Type
menus
Source
Christmas dinner menu, Exposition Hotel, 1881 December 25
Digital Project
Menus: The Art of Dining
Citation

men000895. Bohn-Bettoni Menu Collection, 1854-1939. MS-00793. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. http://n2t.net/ark:/62930/d1hx1670t

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Extent
8 1/4 x 5 1/4 inches
288 bytes
Language

English

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Men000895 <br> <br> <br> Wishing you all the joy and pleasure appropriate to this happy season. <br> Exposition Hotel <br> CHRISTMAS DINNER, ‘81. <br> Phil F. Brown, Propr. <br> Atlanta, GA. <br> Also Blue Ridge Springs VA. <br> <br> <br> WINE LIST <br> <br> <br> CHAMPAGNE. PTS. QTS. <br> Pommery Sec…$2 00 $4 00 <br> G.H. Mumm Ex. <br> Dry…. 1 75 3 50 <br> Dry Monopole… 1 75 3 50 <br> Werner’s Ameri- <br> Can… 1 00 2 00 <br> <br> <br> CLANET. PTS. QTS. <br> St. Julien... $ 75 $1 50 <br> Pontent Canet… 1 25 2 50 <br> Chat. Lafite… 2 00 4 00 <br> <br> <br> HOCK AND RHENISH. QTS. <br> Niesteiner…$1 50 <br> Macrobrunner… 2 50 <br> Hockheimer… 1 50 <br> <br> <br> SHENNY. PTS. QTS. <br> Table… $ 75 $1 50 <br> Vin De Pasto… 1 50 3 00 <br> Amontillado… 2 00 4 00 <br> Old South Slide… 2 00 4 00 <br> <br> <br> PONT. PTS. QTS. <br> Imperial… $1 25 $2 50 <br> Sanderman’s Old 1 50 3 00 <br> <br> <br> ALES, PONTENS, ETC. PTS. QTS. <br> Bass’ Ale… 40c <br> Cuinness’ Stout… 40c <br> St. Louis LAger… 25c 50 c <br> Ginger Ale… 25c <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> SOUPS. <br> Oyster. <br> Imperial. <br> <br> <br> FISH. <br> Barbecued Gulf Snapper. <br> <br> <br> BOILED. <br> Leg of Mutton, with Caper Sauce. <br> Corned Beef and Cabbage. <br> Magnolia Ham. <br> Brisket of Beef, Tomato Sauce. <br> Turkey, Celery Sauce. <br> <br> <br> ROAST. <br> Ribs of Beef. <br> Turkey, Stuffed with Oysters. <br> Mutton, with Currant Jelly. <br> Loin of Veal. <br> Lamb, with Guava Jelly. <br> Sucking Pig, Apple Sauce. <br> <br> <br> ENTREES. <br> Boned Turkey, a la Financiere. <br> Calf’s HEad, a la Tortue. <br> Oyster Patties, Virginia Style. <br> Asparagus on Toast. <br> Apple and Rice, a la Conde. <br> <br> <br> ORNAMENTAL DISHES. <br> Boar’s Head, a la Royal. <br> Aspic of Fowl, a la Reine. <br> Galantine Turkey, with Aspic Jelly. <br> Hog’s Head Cheese, a la Stanley. <br> Mayonnaise Chicken. <br> Lobster Salad. <br> Potato Salad. <br> Magnolia Ham, Champagne Jelly. <br> <br> <br> VEGETABLES. <br> Creamed Potatoes. Turnips. <br> Sugar Corn. <br> CAbbage. BEets. <br> Boiled Rice. <br> Stewed Tomatoes. <br> Green Peas. <br> Squash. <br> <br> <br> COLD. <br> Beef. <br> Tongue. <br> Mutton. <br> Corned Beef. <br> Ham. <br> <br> <br> PASTRY AND DESSERT. <br> English Plum Pudding, Brandy Sauce. <br> Wine Jelly, with Sylabub. <br> Hot Mince Pie. <br> Lemon Maringue. <br> Fruit Cake. <br> Citron Cake. <br> Pound Cake. <br> Angel Food. <br> Lady Fingers. <br> Atlantic Cable Cake. <br> Apples. <br> Malaga Grapes. <br> Raisins. <br> Oranges. <br> Tea. <br> French Coffee. <br>