Selections from The Hotel St. Francis Menu Files

Hotel St. Francis, Oriental Dinner, May 15 1917:

Fruit Salad, Oriental Cream of Chicken, Sam Yong Mixed Chinese Nuts Halibut, Veronica Chop Suey Roast Duckling, Apple Sauce Noodles Cold Artichoke Mikados Glacée Mignardises Demi Tasse

Hotel St. Francis, Californian Dinner, March 31, 1917:

California Oysters Clear Green Turtle, Sherry Salted Almonds Sand Dabs, Meunière Sweetbreads Braise, with Peas Broiled San Francisco Jumbo Squab Château Potatoes Cold Fresh Asparagus, Mustard Sauce Café Parfait Assorted Cakes Demi Tasse

French Dinner, March 15, 1917:

Coeur de Palmier, Victor Crème de Volaille, à la Reine Amandes Salées Truite de Rivière, Meunière Pommes Parisienne Pigeonneau au Cresson Petits Pois Étuvés Salade de Saison Pudding Diplomate Glacé Petits Fours Demi Tasse

To meet Mr. Masaya Suzuki, director of The Sumitomo Bank, Limited, and director-in-chief of The Sumitomo General Head Office. Mr. Seiichi Koh, host, April 10, 1919:

Canapé Favorite Toke Point Oysters Green Turtle Soup Almonds Celery Olives Seafood, Mariniere Noisette of Spring Lamb, Colbert Sherbet Fleur de Palma Sweetbreads Conte de Nassau Breast of Chicken, St. Francis Potatoes Clarence Heart of Lettuce, Fines Herbes Biscuit Emaline Friandises Coffee Amontillado Sherry Pommery Greno Liqueurs

Hotel St. Francis, Mexican Dinner, May 23, 1917:

Écrevisses, Gourmet (Cold) Abalone Chowder Salted Jordan Almonds Boiled Striped Bass, Hollandaise Potatoes Nature Pilaff Mexicaine Roast Imperial Squab Asparagus Tips Salade de Saison Fancy Ice Cream Wafers Demi Tasse

Hotel St. Francis, Italian Dinner, April 27, 1917:

Hors d'Oeuvres, Italienne Bisque d'Écrevisses Salted Almonds Shad au Gratin, Piedmontaise Macaroni, Caruso Stuffed Imperial Squab Potatoes, Tetrazzini Cold Artichoke Tutti Frutti Friandises Bonbon Italien Demi Tasse

Hotel St. Francis, Southern Dinner, May 28, 1917:

Pickled Oysters, New Orleans Giblet Soup, with Barley Salted Nuts Boiled Salmon, Génoise Vol au Vent, Toulouse Roast Squab Potatoes Sybil Cold Asparagus Coupe Carolina Assorted Cakes Demi Tasse

Patek-Newman wedding, August 24, 1915:

Fresh caviar Toke Points Essence of Chicken Celery Olives Salted Nuts Frogs' Legs, Newman Noisettes of Lamb, Colbert Peas Étuvé Champagne Punch Breast of Duckling Pommes à la Reine Salad Veronica Fancy Ice Cream Cakes Coffee

Mr. Raphael Weill, May 23, 1915:

California Oysters on Half Shell Salmon Belly, Béchamel White Corn Bread, sliced Saddle of Lamb Chicory Salad Asparagus, Sauce Mousseline Hot Waffles Café au Lait

Chi Psi Fraternity, August 28, 1915:

Toke Points Clear Bortsch Salted Almonds Celery Olives Lobster Newburgh Vol au Vent, Financière Chateaubriand, Colbert Peas à la Française Pommes Château Champagne Punch Breast of Squab Salad de Saison Fancy Ice Cream Cakes

Hayashi Banquet, March 24, 1916:

California Oysters on Half Shell Potage Lemardelais Salted Walnuts Olives Celery Mountain Trout, Meunière Pommes Maître d'Hôtel Noisette of Baby Lamb, Périgord Croustade St. Germain Sorbet Doi Roast Guinea Hen Lettuce and Tomato Salad Glacé Madeleine Mignardises Coffee

Mr. A. Johnston, dinner to Charles Schwab, May 9, 1915:

Crab Cocktail, Moscovite Chicken Gumbo, Princess Almonds Olives Sweetbreads, Eugenie Roast Guinea Hen Grilled Sweet Potato Artichokes, French Dressing Fancy Ice Cream Assorted Cakes Coffee

Mr. James Woods, dinner to Mr. Boomer of New York, May 13, 1915:

Hors d'Oeuvres Beef Tea en Tasse Diable Olives Almonds Frog Vol au Vent of Chicken Saddle of Lamb Potatoes Reine Chicory Asparagus, Hollandaise Sauce Bavarois Cakes Coffee

Knights of the Royal Arch, May 20, 1915:

Toke Points Cream of Celery Olives Almonds Striped Bass, Joinville Tournedos Forestière Pommes Rissolé Peas Étuvé Champagne Punch Roast Squab Chicken Salad de Saison Fancy Ice Cream Cakes Coffee

Mrs. Neustadter, February 14, 1916:

California and Toke Points Consommé de Volaille, Royal Almonds Olives Frogs à la Michels Asparagus, Hollandaise Chicken Poêlé Brandied Peaches Pommes Fondantes Goose Liver Sauté Lettuce, French Dressing Fancy Ice Cream Assorted Cakes Coffee

Real Estate Banquet, February 5, 1916:

Toke Points Mongol English Walnuts Olives Celery Fillet of Bass, Joinville Sweetbread Cutlets, Virginia Peas Roast Squab Potatoes Château Salad de Saison Fancy Ice Cream Assorted Cakes Coffee

Mr. L. J. Scroffy, February 4, 1916:

Fresh Caviar Celery Olives Almonds Terrapin Maryland Wild Rice Virginia Ham Glacé, Ferrari Faison Truffles Salad de Saison Pudding Glacé, Diplomate Mignardises Coffee

Mrs. J. C. Cowdin, January 27, 1916:

Canapé de Caviar Frais Huîtres de Californie Bortsch Clair en Tasse Celeri Olives Mures Amandes Salées Poitrine de Faisan aux Figues Pommes à la Reine Petits Pois à la Française Foie d'Oie à la Gelée Salad de Laitue Coupe St. Jacques Mignardises Demi Tasse

Mrs. Samuel Rissinger, January 5, 1916:

Hors d'Oeuvres Russe Potage Lord Mayor Almonds Olives Celery Frogs, Michels Breast of Pheasant, Rossini Figs au Madère Fresh Asparagus, Hollandaise Salad Veronica Apple Charlotte Ice Cream Pralinée Cakes Coffee

Bagmen of Bagdad, December 30, 1915:

Toke Points Green Turtle Soup Celery Olives Almonds Terrapin Maryland Noisette of Lamb, Colbert Haricot Panachée Potatoes Rissolée Champagne Punch Breast of Duck, Currant Jelly Fried Hominy Cold Asparagus, Mustard Sauce Pudding Glacé Assorted Cakes Coffee

Mr. Horace Hill, December 22, 1915:

California Oysters on Half Shell, Mignonnette Chicken Gumbo, Princess Celery Olives Almonds Vol au Vent of Crab Meat, Monza Saddle of Spring Lamb Purée of Chestnut Peas à la Française Aspic de Foie Gras, Romaine Orange Soufflé Glacé Assorted Cakes Demi Tasse

Mrs. Jules Levy, January 10, 1917:

Toke Points Petite Marmite with Marrow Dumplings Cheese Straws Frogs, Neptune Breast of Duckling à l'Orange Potatoes Fondantes Sweet and Sour String Beans Fresh Asparagus, Hollandaise Foie d'Oie aux Truffes Lettuce Salad Omelette Soufflé aux fraises Demi Tasse

Mr. Otto Irving Wise, December 27, 1916:

Queux d'Écrevisse, Moscovite Broth in Cups Celery Olives Almonds Frogs Marinière Boneless Squab Guinea Hen Pommes à la Reine Artichoke Bottom, Hollandaise Mousse de Foie Gras, Virginie Lettuce Salad, French Dressing Pudding Diplomate Fancy Cakes Coffee

Mr. L. A. Schwabacher, December 2, 1916:

Canapé de Caviar Queux d'Écrevisse, Moscovite Broth in Cups au Cerfeuil Celery Olives Almonds Frogs' Legs à la Schwabacher Ris de Veau Braise Truffes de Périgord en Serviette Boneless Squab Guinea Hen, Farcis Pommes à la Reine Asperges Nouvelles, Hollandaise Mousse de Foie Gras, Virginie Salad de Laitue Pudding Diplomate Mignardises Demi Tasse

Mr. Colum, June 28, 1919:

Canapé Caviar with Cocktail Toke Points Green Turtle Soup Almonds Olives Lobster Newburg Ham Glacé, Champagne Sauce Timbale of Spinach Iowa Corn Bread Vol au Vent Toulouse Kirsch Punch Guinea Hen Potatoes Château Salad Ice Cream Cakes Coffee

Mrs. J. Ehrman, Supper, October 27, 1915:

Oysters on Half Shell Frogs in Rings Broiled Squab on Toast Shoestring Potatoes Lettuce Salad Chocolate Parfait Strawberry Water Ice Assorted Cakes Coffee

Mr. Charles Schwab, May 15, 1915:

Suprême Frascate Potage Lemardelais, Passe Almonds Olives Fillet of Trout, Café de Paris Breast of Chicken, Colbert Peas à la Française Artichokes, Hollandaise Sauce Terrine de Foie Gras Lettuce aux Cerfeuil Bavarois aux Fraise and Framboise Assorted Cakes Coffee

Pacific Musical Club, Supper, February 23, 1916:

Toke Points Salted Almonds Broiled Squab Sybil Potatoes Salad de Saison Ice Cream, Mozart Fancy Cakes Coffee

St. Ignatius University, November 9, 1916:

Blue Points Clear Turtle Almonds Celery Olives Sole Normande Filet Mignon, Sauce Madère Haricots Panaches Potatoes Noisette Champagne Punch Roast Squab Chicken Salad de Saison Glacé Madeleine Fancy Cakes Coffee

Mr. T. F. Baxter, Supper, November 20, 1916:

California Oysters on Half Shell, Mignonnette Crab Meat, Monza Breast of Squab, Colbert Lettuce Salad Fancy Ice Cream Assorted Cakes Coffee

First Subscription Ball, Mrs. S. S. Martin, Supper, December 22, 1915:

Scrambled Eggs Bacon Sausages Toast Melba Coffee

Mr. Ercole Canessa, Luncheon, May 29, 1915:

Hors d'Oeuvres Salted Almonds Fillet of Sand Dabs, Victor, Tartar Sauce Breast of Chicken, Colbert Peas Soufflé Potato Soufflé Chocolat Sauce Vanilla Demi Tasse

Prudential Insurance Company of America, Luncheon, February 15, 1916:

Canapé of Anchovies Potage Lambale Olives Lobster Newburgh Loin of Lamb, Zahler Salad de Saison Hot Mince Pie Black Coffee

Mrs. A. Welch, Luncheon, February 16, 1916:

Fruit Cocktail in Coupe Chicken Broth in Cups Almonds Fillet of Sole, Tartare Broiled Squab Pommes Château Cold Asparagus, Mustard Sauce Fancy Ice Cream Cakes Caroline Coffee

Dr. Hugo Lieber, May 18, 1915:

California Oysters Strained Gumbo Olives Almonds Fillet of Sole, Florentine Breast of Chicken, Colbert Pomme Foudaietes Lettuce Asparagus, Hollandaise Sauce Ice Cream Cakes Coffee

Mrs. Hiram Johnson, July 22, 1915:

Cantaloupe Moscovite Beef Tea in Cups Salted Almonds Fillet of Trout, Café de Paris Breast of Chicken with Truffles Potatoes Noisettes Hearts of Lettuce Biscuit Glacé, St. Francis Friandises Demi Tasse

National Association of Professional Baseball, November 10, 1915:

Toke Points Cream à la Reine Celery Olives Almonds Fillet of Sole, Joinville Chicken Croquettes with Peas Roman Punch Imperial Squab Salad de Saison Fancy Ice Cream Fancy Cakes Coffee

Inland Iron Company, May 27, 1915:

Crab Cocktail, Moscovite Clear Bortsch in Cups Salted Almonds Ripe Olives Sand Dabs, Meunière Sweetbread Cutlets, St. Germain Chateaubriand, Sauce Madère Artichokes Pommes Fondantes Sorbet au Champagne Roast Imperial Squab Salad de Saison Ice Cream Mignardises Coffee

Prudential Insurance Company, May 24, 1919:

Cherry Stone Clear Green Turtle Salted Almonds Ripe Olives Aiguillette of Sole, Marjory Filet Mignon with Fresh Mushrooms Flageolet aux Fines Herbes Potato Château Orange Sherbet Roast Imperial Squab Chiffonade Salad Fancy Ice Cream Assorted Cakes Coffee

Mr. Henry T. Scott, May 19, 1915:

Bouchées Fui with Cocktail Fresh Caviar California Oyster Soup Almonds Olives Sand Dabs, Sauté, Meunière Pommes Parisienne, Persillade Breast of Duck New String Beans Chicory and Escarole Salad Mousse of Fresh Strawberries Assorted Cakes Coffee

Dinner in honor of Baron S. Goto, given by Consul General T. Ohta:

Grapefruit and Orange au Marasquin Potage Lemardelais Salted Pecans Ripe Olives Bass Under Glass with Fresh Mushrooms Noisette of Baby Lamb, Colbert String Beans Sorbet Mikado Breast of Chicken, Lucullus Potatoes Julienne Cold Fresh Asparagus, Mustard Sauce Fancy Ice Cream Friandises Demi Tasse White Wine Red Wine Champagne White Creme de Menthe Cognac Cigarettes Cigars

Mr. Raphael Weill, May 13, 1915:

California Oysters on Half Shell Brandade Saddle of Lamb Petits Pois à la Française Chicory Blanc Mange Petits Fours Coffee

Mrs. George Marye, July 20, 1915:

Grapefruit Suprême Salted Almonds and Pecans Fillet of Sand Dabs, Mornay Noisettes of Lamb, Sauce Diable Corn Boneless Squab, Stuffed Hearts of Lettuce, Russian Dressing Fresh Peach Ice Cream Assorted Cakes Coffee

Mrs. H. Sinsheimer, October 27, 1915:

Toke and California Oysters Einlauf Suppe Almonds Frogs Raphaël, Weill Eingedampfte Chicken French Fried Potatoes String Beans au Beurre Bottoms of Artichokes, Lettuce Victor Orange Soufflé Glacé St. Francis Fancy Cakes Coffee

Retail Dry Goods Association, October 10, 1916:

Blue Points Potage Lord Mayor Celery Olives Almonds Fillet of Sole, Bagration Tournedos Forestière Potatoes Noisette Peas Étuvé Champagne Punch Roast Squab Chicken Salade de Saison Frozen Diplomate Pudding Fancy Cakes Coffee

Golden Gate Thoroughbred Breeders' Association, September 19, 1915:

Toke Points Clear Turtle Celery Olives Almonds Aiguillette of Sole, Marguery Vol au Vent Vaupaliere Filet Mignon Madère Peas à la Française Champagne Punch Breast of Squab Potatoes Noisettes Salade de Saison Fancy Ice Cream Assorted Cakes Coffee

Fire Chief's Banquet of San Francisco, September 30, 1915:

Toke Points Potage Lord Mayor Celery Olives Almonds Fillet of Bass, Marinière Tournedos with Fresh Mushrooms Peas à la Française Potato Risolée Roman Punch Roast Squab Salade de Saison Fancy Ice Cream Assorted Cakes Coffee

Telephone Pioneers of America, September 21, 1915:

Caviar d'Astrakan Toke Points Potage Windsor Celery Almonds Olives Écrevisses Voltaire Mousse de Ris de Veau Royal Chateaubriand Bayard Petits Pois à la Française Sorbet Ambassadrice Poitrine de Guinea aux Fines Herbes Pommes Noisettes Salade Veronica Glaces Fantaisies Mignardises Café Noir

West Virginia Banquet (West Virginia Building, Exposition Grounds), November 5, 1915:

Toke Points Strained Gumbo, Princesse Celery Olives Almonds Fillet of Bass, Joinville Sweetbread Braise with Peas Champagne Punch Roast Imperial Squab Pommes Château Salad de Saison Fancy Ice Cream Assorted Cakes Coffee

Mrs. Henry T. Scott, August 30, 1915:

Canapé Caviar with Cocktail Clear Bortsch in Cups Cheese Straws Salted Pecans Sand Dabs, Meunière Mousse of Virginia Ham Timbale of Spinach Breast of Pheasant, Lucullus Salad Veronica Coupes Curasco Fancy Cakes Coffee

Carlos Sanjinis (Bolivian Consul), August 23, 1915:

Toke Points Green Turtle Soup, Xerxes Almonds Olives Celery Lobster Newburgh Noisette of Lamb, Périgordine Peas à la Française Pommes à la Reine Champagne Punch Breast of Chicken, Virginia Ham Celery Victor Fancy Ice Cream Assorted Cakes Coffee

Papyrus Club, May 15, 1918.

Coupe Printanière au Kirsch Consommé Tomato Chantilly Olives Sand Dabs, Meunière Pommes Hollandaise Château Briand Forestière Cold Asparagus, Mustard Sauce Meringue Glacée Demi Tasse

Dinner to Mr. Thomas Coleman, Manager Hotel St. Francis, September 26, 1918.

Toke Points Clear Turtle Olives Almonds Écrevisses Voltaire Breast of Chicken, Colbert Peas Étuvé Potatoes Fondante Hearts of Lettuce St. Francis Fancy Ice Cream Cakes Caroline Coffee

Mrs. Anita Baldwin, August 14, 1915:

Fruit Salad Suprême Consommé Almonds Olives Frogs, Neptune Mousse of Virginia Ham Purée of Fresh Artichokes Breast of Chicken Pommes Soufflée Alligator Pears Pudding Nesselrode Fancy Cakes Coffee

Mrs. E. H. Stotesbury, July 25, 1915:

Astrakan Caviar Chicken Broth Cheese Straws Salted Pecans and Almonds Sand Dabs, Tempis Pommes Parisienne Virginia Ham English Spinach Corn Lieb Breast of Squab Chicken Salad Ravajole Coupes Fraise Fancy Cakes Coffee Candy

Monsieur Gregoire, French Building, P. P. I. E., November 15, 1919:

Bouchées Fines Huîtres Mignonnettes Bisque d'Écrevisses Almonds Celery Olives Truite de Rivière Tournedos Cheron Pommes Soufflée Poitrine de Volaille, Virginie Coeur de Laitue Glacé Madeleine Friandises Coffee

Students Army Training Corps, December 7, 1918.

Oyster Cocktail Potage Mongol Olives Celery Almonds Filet of Sole, Joinville Roast Imperial Squab Peas Étuvé Potatoes Parisienne Salad de Saison Fancy Ice Cream Assorted Cakes Coffee

Mr. Jesse Lillienthal (Luncheon), November 7, 1918.

California Oyster Cocktail Olives Celery Filet Mignon Grilled Pommes Château New String Beans Individual Alaska Demi Tasse

Mr. Mulcahy, February 26, 1918:

Toke Points Mignonnette Clear Bortsch in Cups Celery Olives Almonds Écrevisses Voltaire Noisette of Lamb with Fresh Mushrooms Peas Étuvé—Pommes Lorette Breast of Duck Fried Hominy Endive, Victor Dressing Asparagus Glacée Assorted Cakes Café Marcel

Colonel Tessier, November 4, 1918:

Potage St. Germain Almonds Fillet Sand Dabs, Sauce Écrevisses Poulet Poêle Pommes Champs Elysées Petits Pois Parisienne Lettuce Salad, Fines Herbes Soufflée, Vanilla Sauce Fruit Coffee

Mr. T. Ohta:

Blue Points Mignonnette Clear Green Turtle Soup Salted Nuts Celery Olives Écrevisses Voltaire Mackerel Mikado Jumbo Squab, Parisienne Asparagus, Hollandaise Salad Fruitière Fresh Figs, Sake Friandises Demi Tasse

Luncheon to Major Harley, Mr. French and Friends, November 5, 1918:

Écrevisses Gourmets Cold Broiled Chicken Peas Étuvé—Potatoes Champs Élysées Cream Cheese and Bar le Duc Demi Tasse

Mr. M. J. Cohen, April 16, 1917:

Toke Points Potage Lord Mayor Celery Olives Almonds Terrapin Maryland Whole Squab Chicken Potatoes Château Cold Asparagus, Figaro Fancy Ice Cream Cakes Demi Tasse

Mr. Mogi, January 16, 1918:

Fresh Caviar on Ice Socle Clear Green Turtle, Amontillado Almonds Celery Olives Frogs Legs, Michels Sweetbread aux Truffes Petits Pois Goose Liver with Apples Punch Mikado Pheasant, Bread Sauce Potatoes Champs Élysées Melon Richelieu Cakes Coffee