RMS Mauretania Luncheon Menu - 17 October 1947
A Portrait of James II After Sir Godfrey Kneller, in the Cabin Smoking Room on the RMS Mauritania, Adorns the Front Cover of This Exquisite Luncheon Menu From Friday, 17 October 1947 Onboard the RMS Mauretania of the Cunard Line. The Bill of Fare Featured Braised Ox Tail, Jardinière, Breaded Escalope of Veal With Cole Slaw, and Rice and Raisin Pudding for Dessert. Passengers on Special Diet Are Especially Invited to Make Known Their Requirements to the Head Waiter. GGA Image ID # 15629d4f38
Menu Items
- Grape Fruit Juice
- Sauerkraut Juice
Hors d'ŒuvresS
- Canapé City
- Radishes
- Cod's Roe on Toast
- OEufs, Mayonnaise
- Westphalia Ham
- Smoked Salmon
- Celery Rave
- Saucissons : Salami and Cervelet
- Olives : Queen and Ripe
SOUPS
- Bouillon au Crouton
- Boston Clam Chowder
Fish
- Grilled Fresh Herring,
- Mustard Sauce
- (Cold) Potted Shrimps, Mayonnaise
Entrées
- Vegetable Lunch with Poached Egg
- Braised Ox Tail, Jardinière
- Spaghetti au Parmesan
AMERICAN SPECIALITY
- Breaded Escalope of Veal with Cole Slaw
JOINT
- Corned Round and Brisket of Beef, garnish
VEGETABLES
- Brussels Sprouts
- Baked Beans
- Purée of Carrots
POTATOES
- Baked Idaho,
- Mashed,
- Sweet
- French Fried
GRILLS : TO ORDER
- Guinea Chicken with Succotash
- London Mixed Grill
COLD BUFFET
- Pressed Beef
- Roast Quarters of Lamb
- Boiled Ham
- Rolled Ox Tongue
- Roast Turkey
- Leicester Brawn
SALADS
- Lettuce
- Beetroot
- Potato
- Jeanette
DRESSINGS
- Roquefort
- Thousand Island
- French
SWEETS
- Rice and Raisin Pudding
- Pineapple Crush Pie
- Compote of Apricots,
- Plums and Fears
ICES
- Lemon
- Pistachio
CHEESES
- Cream
- Camembert
- Edam
- Gorgonzola
- American
- Fresh Fruit
- Tea
- Coffee
Passengers on Special Diet are especially invited to make known their requirements to the Head Waiter
Selections for the Luncheon Menu From the 17 October 1947 Voyage of the RMS Mauretania of the Cunard Line. GGA Image ID # 1561d0e0c5
Suggested Menus
Suggested Menu Selections for Lunch on the 17 October 1947 Voyage of the RMS Mauretania of the Cunard Line. GGA Image ID # 15627a59d6
Clam Chowder
(Cold) Potted Shrimps, Mayonnaise
Breaded Escalope of Veal with Cole Slaw
Brussels Sprouts
French Fried Potatoes
Pineapple Crush Pie
Coffee
Eufs Mayonnaise
Bouillon au Crouton
Grillade assorte de Londres
Choux de Bruxelles
Pommes frifes
Compote de Fruits
Fromage, Café
