I figure this particular thread belongs here, but there is a much more detailed discussion of Louis’ Italian-American Restaurant in the GF Trilogy forum. Anyway…

“Try the veal. It’s the best in the city.”

But – what was the dish? For the curious, it’s best to remember the Chinese proverb: “One who has choice, has troubles.” Here, copied from an actual Louis’ Restaurant menu from 1923 [Edit: Or possibly somewhat later - SV] are a few interesting items – and prices. Veal noted with as asterisk (*).

ENTRÉE
*Scallops of Veal
With Mushrooms ...……….......60
*Scallops of Veal picante ...…..50
Rolled Beef Italian style…........50
Meat Balls with Spaghetti….....40
*Veal Fricassee with Peppers...50
*Cutlets a la Milanese......….....40
*Cutlets Parmigiana….…...…..50
*Cutlets a la Swiss…………....50

ROASTS
Roast Pork………………….…50
*Roast Veal………………...…45
Roast Chicken with Salad.....…60
Roast Leg of Lamb….........…..50

STEAKS AND CHOPS
Sirloin Steak…........………..…70
“ Sailor style.........…........….....75
Steak alla Pizzaiola…................75
“ with Mushrooms.....................85
Tenderloin Steak…...........…..1.00
“ en casserole…......................1.15
Pork Chops Fried………...........45
“ Italian style ....................…….50
*Veal Chops Fried…….....…....50
“ Italian style..............................55
Lamb Chops (2)……...........…..60

Looks like a lot to choose from. (Maybe Louis was offering a "Special" for sit-downs? )


Signor V.

Tenderloin steak,so funny my mother called fillet Migon that, I wonder when they started calling that cut mignon

Adjusting for inflation those are still pretty great prices compared to today.