{"id":5847,"date":"2014-12-23T12:23:33","date_gmt":"2014-12-23T18:23:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs2.davenportlibrary.com\/sc\/?p=5847"},"modified":"2014-12-23T12:23:33","modified_gmt":"2014-12-23T18:23:33","slug":"holiday-hotel-menus-1895-dining","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.davenportlibrary.com\/sc\/2014\/12\/23\/holiday-hotel-menus-1895-dining\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Hotel Menus – 1895 Dining"},"content":{"rendered":"

This past Thanksgiving we explored new and interesting recipes<\/a> to prepare for a holiday meal. We still wonder if anyone created some of the dishes we suggested. If not, there is still time to shop for ingredients to surprise your guests come Christmas.<\/p>\n

If you are too tired to\u00a0make some of those delicacies there is always the option for dining out. Even in the past, some individuals chose to eat out for their holiday meal. Hotels were well-known for their elaborate feasts. The menus printed in the newspapers along with the names of guests and local residents who partook of the feast.<\/p>\n

The Davenport Daily Leader<\/em> from December 27, 1895 covered the holiday festivities on the front page that year. It listed gatherings for children and dances for older adults among the ongoing amusements that holiday season.<\/p>\n

Local hotel holiday menus were also reviewed in the article. Following are the menus for three local hotels with original spelling in the transcription.<\/p>\n

____\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Hote<\/em><\/strong>l Downs<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Boston Clam Chowder.<\/p>\n

Olives.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Lettuce.<\/p>\n

Boiled Columbia Salmon, Oyster Sauce.<\/p>\n

Celery.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Sliced Tomatoes.<\/p>\n

Westphalia Ham and Spinach.<\/p>\n

Sirloin of Prime Rib, au Jus \u2013 Horse Radish.<\/p>\n

Young Turkey, Oyster Dressing.<\/p>\n

Domestic Goose with Apple Sauce.<\/p>\n

Braised Sweet Breads with French Peaches.<\/p>\n

Asparagus on Toast.<\/p>\n

Cream Puffs.<\/p>\n

Baked Sweet Potatoes.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mashed Potatoes.<\/p>\n

Boiled Onions.<\/p>\n

Green Peas.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sugar Corn.<\/p>\n

Lobster Salad, au Mayonnaise.<\/p>\n

Plum Pudding, Hard or Brandy Sauce.<\/p>\n

Mince Pie.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Custard Pie.<\/p>\n

Vanilla Ice Cream.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assorted Cake.<\/p>\n

Mixed Nuts.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Layer Raisins.<\/p>\n

Cream Cheese.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bents Crackers.<\/p>\n

Green Tea.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ceylon Tea.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Oolong Tea.<\/p>\n

____<\/p>\n

The Kimball House<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Blue Points.<\/p>\n

Cr\u00e8me de Volaide.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Green Turtle, Clear.<\/p>\n

Almonds.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Olives Farcies.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Celery.\u00a0\u00a0 Radishes.<\/p>\n

Croustades of Fresh Mushrooms.<\/p>\n

Broiled Pompano, Maitre D\u2019Hotel.<\/p>\n

Cucumbers.<\/p>\n

Roast Sirloin of Beef.<\/p>\n

Mashed Potatoes.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Stringless Beans.<\/p>\n

Turkey, Stuffed with Chestnuts, Cranberry Sauce.<\/p>\n

Browned Sweet Potatoes.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Asparagus.<\/p>\n

Loin of Venison, Current Jelly.<\/p>\n

New Peas.<\/p>\n

Breast of Teal Duck, Ponchartrain.<\/p>\n

Lobster, Newburg.<\/p>\n

Punch Matasbuino.<\/p>\n

Partridge, Truffled, Bread Sauce.<\/p>\n

Chicory and Tomato.<\/p>\n

Plum Pudding.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mince Pie.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pumpkin Pie.<\/p>\n

Neapolitaine Ice Cream.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assorted Cake.<\/p>\n

Fruit.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Confectionary.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Charlotte Russe.<\/p>\n

Roquefort Cheese.<\/p>\n

Coffee.<\/p>\n

____<\/p>\n

The St. James<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

New York Counts.<\/p>\n

Consomm\u00e9 of Chicken.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Green Turtle.<\/p>\n

Baked Columbia River Salmon, Wine Sauce.<\/p>\n

Pommes\u00a0de Tefre au Larded.<\/p>\n

Olives.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Celery.\u00a0\u00a0 Lettuce.<\/p>\n

Young Radishes.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Young Onions.<\/p>\n

Boiled Capon, Egg Sauce.<\/p>\n

Haunch of Venison with Jelly.<\/p>\n

Saimi\u00a0of Blue Wing Teal aux Petit Pois.<\/p>\n

Broiled Young Fox Squirrel on Toast.<\/p>\n

Wild Goose, a la Tip Toe.<\/p>\n

Steamed Apple Dumplings, Hard Sauce.<\/p>\n

Prime Ribs of Beef, au Jus. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Yorkshire Pudding.<\/p>\n

Turkey Stuffed, Cranberry Sauce.<\/p>\n

Roast Lamb, with Mint Sauce.<\/p>\n

Suckling Pig, Apple Sauce.<\/p>\n

Christmas Punch.<\/p>\n

Mashed Potatoes.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Spinnach.<\/p>\n

Sweet Potatoes.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hubbard Squash.<\/p>\n

Asparagus Toast.<\/p>\n

Chicken Salad.<\/p>\n

English Plum Pudding, Brandy or Hard Sauce.<\/p>\n

Home Made Mince Pie.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lemon Pie.<\/p>\n

Vanilla Ice Cream.<\/p>\n

Wine Jelly.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Edam and Cream Cheese, Brand Jelly.<\/p>\n

Angel Food.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Fruit Cake.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assorted Cake.<\/p>\n

French Kisses.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gruit.<\/p>\n

Tea.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Coffee.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Milk.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Buttermilk.<\/p>\n

____<\/p>\n

We assume that no one left these meals hungary. We think the Wild Goose, a la Tip Toe will require some further research by staff to find out how it was prepared.<\/p>\n

Hopefully your holiday meal, whether prepared at home or in a restaurant, will be as wonderful and filling as the items mentioned above.<\/p>\n

And as always, we encourage you to try a few of these ideas and let us know how they turn out if you do!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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