SS Manhattan Easter Dinner Menu - 21 April 1935
Front Cover, Elegant Tassle String Bound Easter Dinner Menu from Easter Sunday, April 21, 1935 on Board the SS Manhattan of the United States Lines featured Boiled River Salmon, Sauce Colbert, Roast Stuffed Vermont Turkey and Legs and Saddle of Easter Lamb. Music Program included. GGA Image ID # 1a2f5401c2
Menu Suggestions, Easter Dinner Menu from Easter Sunday, April 21, 1935 on Board the SS Manhattan of the United States Lines. GGA Image ID # 1a2fbcb215
Suggestion
- Pineapple Juice Cocktail
- Clear Ox Tail Soup
- Boiled River Salmon, Sauce Colbert
- Roast Stuffed Vermont Turkey, Cranberry Jelly
- Fresh California Asparagus, Polonaise
- Tomato Salad, Roquefort Dressing
- Easter Ice Cup
- Petits Fours
- Cheese with Crackers
- Fresh Fruit Basket
- Demitasse
- Friandises (Treats)
There was also a notice that "Clocks will be retarded 60 minutes tonight."
Menu Items, Easter Dinner Menu from Easter Sunday, April 21, 1935 on Board the SS Manhattan of the United States Lines. GGA Image ID # 1a2fc967f9
DINNER
Hors d'Oeuvres
- Chilean Honeydew Melon, Frappé
- Pineapple Juice Cocktail
- Cherrystone Clams on Half Shell
- Beluga Malossol Caviar
- Oyster Cocktail
- Filet of Anchovy
- Stuffed Artichoke Bottom
- Mackerel in Wine Sauce
- Smoked Salmon and Egg Slices
- Cœur de Palmière, Vinaigrette
- French Sardines on Toast
- Egg Pétrograd
- Pickled Walnuts
- Fruit Cup, Florida
- Curled Table Celery
- Spiced Pears
- HOT: Salted Almonds | Peanut Meat
Soups
- Clear Ox Tail
- Crème à la Cardinal
- Essence of Tomatoes
- Consommé Double à la Royale
- Beef Broth, Hot or Cold
Fish
- Poached Filet of Sole à la Rothschild
- Boiled River Salmon, Sauce Colbert
- Lobster à la Newburg, Roquefort Biscuits
- Oyster Patties
- Cold: Crab Flakes, Mayonnaise with Egg
Entrees
- Sweetbread à la Sarah Bernhardt
- Breaded Veal Chop, Viennoise
- Broiled Breast of Guinea Hen, Virginia Style
- Lamb Chop aux Petits Pois
- Poularde aux Champignons, Risotto Valencienne
- Tournedos Mascotte
Légume
- Fresh California Asparagus, Polonaise
Refreshment
- Sherbet Américaine
Cold Dishes
- Boneless Duckling, Orange Salad - Wild Cherry Honey
- Westphalian Ham, Knob Celery Salad
Roasts
- Larded Tenderloin of Beef au Jus
- Leg and Saddle of Easter Lamb, Mint Sauce
- Young Vermont Turkey, Special Dressing, Cranberry Jelly
To Order From the Grill
- Sirloin Steak, French Fried Onions
- Split Plover and Wiltshire Bacon
- London Beef Broil - Toast
- Fresh Mushrooms on Virginia Ham
Vegetables
- Golden Bantam Corn Sauté au Paprika
- New Green Peas
- Stewed Tomatoes
- Fresh Lima Beans with Chive
- New String Beans
- Fried Hominy
- Mashed Yellow Turnips
Potatoes
- New Boiled Potatoes
- Baked Potatoes
- Mashed Potatoes with Truffles
- Candied Sweet Potatoes
- Château Potatoes
Salads
- Hearts of Lettuce
- Long Island
- Chicory
- Tomato
- Romaine
Dressings
- Thousand Island
- Mayonnaise
- Roquefort
- Lorenzo
Compote
- Cherries Compote
- Pears Compote
- Melbers Compote
Desserts
- Pudding Marie Louise, Bishop Sauce
- Easter Ice Cup
- Biscuit Tortoni
- Ice Bomb, Alhambra
- Petits Fours
- French Pastry
- Sacher Tart
- Cocoanut Macaroons
- Neapolitan or Raspberry Ice Cream, Wafers
Cheese
- Stilton Cheese
- Edam Cheese
- Romadur Cheese
- Caraway Cheese
- Gorgonzola Cheese
- Bel Paese Cheese
- Old Dutch Cheese
- Allgauer Cheese
- Cheshire Cheese
- Cheddar Cheese
- Emmenthal Cheese
Bread
- Kraft's Knaecke Bread, Brand H-K
- Swedish Bread
- Pumpernickel
- Pretzelettes
Other
- French Prunes
- Fresh Fruit Basket
- Assorted Nut Meat
- Table Raisins
- Crystalized Ginger
- After Dinner Mint
- Dates
- Figs
Beverage
- Demi-tasse (Coffee)
Music Program, Easter Dinner Menu from Easter Sunday, April 21, 1935 on Board the SS Manhattan of the United States Lines. GGA Image ID # 1a302fa868
Musical Program
- "Roosevelt Post," March (C. Roberts)
- "Aubade Printaniere" (P. Lacombe)
- "Spring, Beautiful Spring," Waltz (Paul Lincke)
- "Victor Herbert's Favorites," Selection (H. Sanford)
- "Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart" (J. Hanly)
- "Of Thee I Sing," Selection G. (Gershwin)
Curt Roberts, Musical Director
Clocks will be retarded 60 minutes tonight
Tassel String Binding, Easter Dinner Menu from Easter Sunday, April 21, 1935 on Board the SS Manhattan of the United States Lines. GGA Image ID # 1a308351e0
