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Menu - Restaurant - 1942

The Stacy-Trent Hotel

Dining at the Stacy-Trent

This page lists the menu items and prices for food served at the Stacy-Trent in 1942.

FRONT OF RESTAURANT MENU

Appetizers and Relishes:

Grape Fruit.....................................................15 cents

Fruit Cocktail..................................................25 cents

Green Olives...................................................15 cents

Heart of Celery................................................20 cents

Celery and Olives............................................25 cents

Fresh Shrimp Cocktail.....................................45 cents

Crab Meat Cocktail..........................................50 cents

Tomato Juice Cocktail......................................15 cents

Clam Juice Cocktail.........................................20 cents

Bread or Rolls and Butter.................................10 cents

Sea Food to Order:

Cherrystone Clams..........................................35 cents

Little Neck Clams............................................35 cents

Shrimps Newburg............................................90 cents

Fried Filet of Sole............................................75 cents

Minced Clam Stew..........................................45 cents

- Half Cream.................................................60 cents

- Full Cream.................................................70 cents

Broiled or Fried Scallops with Bacon.................80 cents

Clam Stew......................................................45 cents

- Half Cream.................................................60 cents

- Full Cream.................................................70 cents

Soups:

Cream of Tomato..............................................15 cents

Consomme......................................................15 cents

Hot Dishes to Order:

Broiled Lamp Chop, F.F. Potatoes.....................70 cents

Holsteiner Schnitzel O'Brien..............................90 cents

Minute Steak, Saute Potatoes...........................$1.75

Creamed Chicken on Toast...............................80 cents

- All White Meat............................................$1.10

Corned Beef Hash, Poached Egg.......................60 cents

Ham and Eggs With Potatoes............................60 cents

Broiled Pork Chop, Sliced Pineapple..................70 cents

Broiled Young Chicken on Toast........................$1.15

Grilled Ham Steak, Mushrooms..........................90 cents

Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast........................60 cents

Calves Liver and Bacon......................................80 cents

Poached Egg on Broiled Ham, Melted Cheese.....70 cents

Toast, Dairy Dishes, Waffles:

Milk Toast.......................................................20 cents

French Toast...................................................30 cents

Half and Half with Crackers...............................25 cents

Waffles and Pecans, Maple Syrup.....................35 cents

Bowl Hot Milk, Crackers or Bread......................20 cents

Dry or Buttered Toast.......................................10 cents

Waffles and Bacon............................................35 cents

Dry Cereals with Cream....................................20 cents

Sweet Rolls or Doughnuts................................10 cents

Vegetables:

Asparagus, Butter Sauce................................35 cents

Lima Beans....................................................20 cents

String Beans..................................................20 cents

New Spinach..................................................20 cents

Green Peas....................................................20 cents

Fresh Vegetable Plate with Poached Egg.........75 cents

Buttered Beets...............................................20 cents

Potatoes - French Fried..................................15 cents

- Hash Brown..............................................15 cents

- Mashed....................................................15 cents

- Lyonnaise.................................................15 cents

- Baked.......................................................20 cents

Salads:

Cole Slaw.....................................................15 cents

Fresh Fruit....................................................50 cents

Crab Meat.....................................................65 cents

Chicken........................................................90 cents

Cucumber.....................................................25 cents

Combination..................................................30 cents

Hearts of Lettuce...........................................25 cents

Lettuce and Egg............................................30 cents

Shrimp..........................................................65 cents

Cold Suggestions:

Salami.......................................................60 cents

Roast Lamb...............................................70 cents

Ham..........................................................70 cents

Liverwurst..................................................50 cents

Ox Tongue.................................................70 cents

Sliced Chicken...........................................90 cents

Corned Beef...............................................70 cents

Virginia Ham..............................................80 cents

Assorted Cuts with Chicken........................$1.00

Stuffed Tomato, Chicken Salad....................75 cents

Prime Rib of Beef, Bean Salad....................$1.00

Sandwiches:

Melted Cheese with Currant Jelly.......................25 cents

Cottage Cheese on Rye....................................25 cents

Chicken Salad..................................................50 cents

Chicken and Lettuce.........................................50 cents

Western..........................................................35 cents

Hot Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes.....................75 cents

Corned Beef.....................................................35 cents

Ham and Egg...................................................35 cents

Ham................................................................25 cents

Club................................................................75 cents

Liverwurst, Pimiento, Cole Slaw.........................30 cents

Swiss Cheese..................................................25 cents

Missouri Club...................................................75 cents

Melted Cheese, Tomato and Bacon on Toast......45 cents

Desserts:

Raisin Cake......................................................15 cents

Chocolate Ice Cream Cake.................................25 cents

Chocolate Eclair................................................15 cents

Cup Custard......................................................15 cents

Pie...................................................................15 cents

Maple Pecan Sundae.........................................20 cents

Rice Pudding, Whipped Cream...........................15 cents

Fruit Jello, Whipped Cream................................15 cents

Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry Ice Cream............15 cents

Cheese:

Cream..............................................................20 cents

Camembert.......................................................35 cents

Swiss...............................................................25 cents

American..........................................................15 cents

Roquefort..........................................................35 cents

Swiss Gruyere..................................................25 cents

Served with Saltines

Beverages, Etc.

Coffee.............................................................10 cents

Postum (pot)....................................................15 cents

Sanka (pot)......................................................15 cents

Cocoa (pot)......................................................15 cents

Choice of Tea (pot)...........................................15 cents

Special Milk (bottle)..........................................10 cents

Buttermilk........................................................10 cents

Malted Milk......................................................20 cents

- with Egg.....................................................25 cents

Ovaltine (Hot or Cold)........................................15 cents

BACK OF RESTAURANT MENU

In addition to the regular items, the menu listed two versions of a "special dinner". The first version listed here was printed on the menu, while the second version was printed on a piece of paper glued to the menu (apparently a daily special).

Printed Menu Version:

We are featuring

A SPECIAL DINNER

Served for Luncheon or Dinner

COOKED TO YOUR ORDER

Steak $1.75

Chicken $1.25

Half (2lb.) Broiled Chicken on Toast $1.25

Jersey Fresh Pork Chops, Pineapple Ring $1.25

Broiled Double Lamp Chop with Bacon $1.25

Choice of Appetizer or Soup

Choice of Vegetable

Salad

Choice of Pie or Ice Cream

Daily Special Version (September 6, 1942):

SPECIAL DINNER

Served from 11:30 to 9:00

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Sunday, September 6, 1942

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Chilled Cantaloupe

Oyster, Fresh Shrimp or Cherrystone Clam Cocktail

Chilled Tomato or V-8 Vegetable Juice

Fruit Cocktail

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Chicken Okra Creole

Consomme with Noodles

Cold Essence of Tomato or Jellied Consomme

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Broiled Hailbut Steak, Maitre d'Hotel

- Plate Dinner Price: 95 cents

- Complete Dinner Price: $1.25

Baked Filet of Flounder Veronique

- Plate Dinner Price: 95 cents

- Complete Dinner Price: $1.25

Braised Sweetbreads, Mushroom Sauce

- Plate Dinner Price: $1.00

- Complete Dinner Price: $1.30

Baked Sugar Cured Ham, Raisin Sauce

- Plate Dinner Price: 95 cents

- Complete Dinner Price: $1.25

Calves Liver Saute with Bacon

- Plate Dinner Price: $1.00

- Complete Dinner Price: $1.30

Steak a la Minute, Bordelaise Sauce

- Plate Dinner Price: $1.25

- Complete Dinner Price: $1.50

Roast Stuffed Turkey, Cranberry Sauce

- Plate Dinner Price: $1.00

- Complete Dinner Price: $1.30

Roast Prime Ribs of Beef au Jus

- Plate Dinner Price: $1.05

- Complete Dinner Price: $1.35

COLD:---

Roast Duckling, Potato Salad

- Plate Dinner Price: 95 cents

- Complete Dinner Price: $1.25

Half Lobster Mayonnaise

- Plate Dinner Price: 95 cents

- Complete Dinner Price: $1.25

Appetizer, Salad or Dessert 15 cents extra, Soup 10 cents extra when served with Plate Dinner

Plate Dinners Include Only Vegetables, Rolls, Butter, Beverage

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Fresh Green Beans

Fried Egg Plant

Garden Peas

Potatoes---Boiled, Mashed, Candied Sweet

Pickled Beets

Potato Salad

Cole Slaw

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Combination Salad

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Cup Custard

Boston Cream Pie

Apple Pie

Orange Sherbet

Choice of Ice Cream

Camembert, Swiss or Roquefort Cheese

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Tea, Coffee or Milk