Flamingos menu

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
for paul doU & tom struve
8/12/77
to consider the flamingos - -
most peculiar of all birds:
betty davis eyes; j durante at the nose;
and their character of gathering
by the thousands at the brink
brings to mind the starlets' slathering
slitherings at some west coast party;
striking one-legged sexless arty
cinematic poses,
almost dressed in much electric pink,
cutely at aU critics twinkling
round-ringed eyes thickly lined in black,
offering everyone some
overpowering drink,
among the multitude of
plastic new-made non-durante noses.
but here at bar and cafe caUed FLAMINGOS
flock a different type of thingos - -
some in feathers, some in satins,
some quite thinny, some caUed fattens,
uptown dowagers and downtown punks,
platinum-feathered females with their hunks - -
but they aU without a single doubt
possess not beaks but just a mouth
to jiU with foods for which the kings
of aU history
would quickly trade their sceptres
and their many jeweled rings:
for the most solicitous
of service with a smile
and the most deliciousness
of foods served anywhere
mile after New Orleanian mile!
each evening one or more dinner specials are featured at flamingos ranging from smoked
cornish hen or local flounder to rare roasted lamb with garlic. please consult the
blackboard or your waiter for dinner specials and menu additions.
appetizers
cheese anJ spinach pastries
FLAMINGOS' OWN VERSION OF THIS FAMOUS GREEK DISH, A RICH
COMBINATION OF FETA CHEESE, SAUTEED ONIONS, AND SPINACH
WRAPPED IN THE LIGHTEST OF PASTRIES: TWO TO THE ORDER $ 1.35
~ frieJ eggplant sticks nicolo
A BASKET OF FRESH SLICES OF EGGPLANT, DUSTED WITH
SEASONED FLOUR, AND DEEP FRIED TO PERFECTION. DELICIOUS
WITH COCKTAILS . ... . . ... ... ... ... ... .. .. . ........ . .. . . . ..... . .. .... $ 1.75
Jeep frieJ mushrooms
A LIGHTLY GOLDEN BA TTER SURROUNDS DELICATE MUSHROOMS,
DEEP FRIED AND SERVED HOT ......... .. ........ ... . .. .... . · · ·· · . · ·· $ 1.50
stuf{eJ grape leaves
ANOTHER GREEK APPETIZER, LEAVES ARE STUFFED WITH ONIONS,
SCALLIONS, RICE, AND PIGNOLIA NUTS. AFTER COOKING, THE
LEAVES MARINADE TO ABSORB THE FLAVORS OF OLIVE OIL, DILL,
LEMON, AND MINT. SERVED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, THREE TO
THE ORDER ... ... . .. .. . .. . .. . . ... . . ...... ... . . ... . . . ... . . . . . . .. . . . ... $ 1.35
eggplant anO tomato appetizer
EGGPLANT SAUTEED WITH TOMATOES, CELERY, ONIONS, AND
SEASONED WITH OREGANO, TARRAGON, BASIL, AND LEMON. THIS
COLD APPETIZER IS SERVED WITH CRACKERS . . .......... ... ...... . .. $ 1.50
saZaos
flamingos' special salaJ
A LARGE GREEN SALAD WHICH CAN SERVE AS A MEAL FOR ONE OR CAN
BE DIVIDED BEFORE AN ENTREE. FRESH ROMAINE LETTUCE AND OTHER
CRISP GREENS ARE COMBINED WITH SLICED TOMATOES, ONIONS,
MUSHROOMS, GREEN- PEPPER AND OTHER GARDEN FRESH VEGETABLES AS
ARE SEASONALLY AVAILABLE. SERVED WITH OUR HOME BAKED ROLLS
OR BREAD AND TOPPED WITH ONE OF OUR EXCELLENT DRESSINGS ........... $ 2.85
freshly sliceo tomato ano onion salaJ
USING ONLY THE BEST TASTING TOMATOES, MILD ONIONS, AND FINE
ITALIAN DRESSING, THIS FAVORITE WILL PERK UP YOUR TASTE BUDS ......... $ 1.35
stztffeo eggs
A TRADITIONAL NEW ORLEANS PARTY FAVORITE, EGGS ARE STUFFED
WITH A MIXTURE OF THE YOLK, LEMON-MA YONNAISE, BLACK OLIVES,
TANGY PICKLES, AND SPICES. SERVED ON CRISP GREENS WITH DRESSING
IF YOU WiSH . .......... . .. .. .. .. .......... . . . . . ... . .. . .. . ...... . .. . . .... . .. ... $ 1.50
marina teo broccoli anO cauliflower salaJ
SERVED ON A BED OF CRISP GREENS, BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER
BUDS HAVE BEEN LIGHTLY STEAMED, THEN TOSSED WITH AN ITALIAN
DRESSING, GARLIC, AND ONIONS AND LEFT ALONE UNTIL THE FLAVORS
MERGE. A TART, COLD TREAT ... . ... . .. . . ... . ...... .. .. .... ..... ....... . .... . $ 1.60
chicken salaJ
A LARGE MEAL SIZED SALAD, USING PIECES OF TENDER CHICKEN,
RIPE OLIVES, CRISP CELERY, GREEN PEPPER, AND ONIONS AND LIGHTLY
TOSSED WITH FRESH MAYONNAISE AND SOUR CREAM. SERVED WITH OUR
HOME BAKED ROLLS OR BREAD. A GLASS OF CHILLED WHITE WINE
WOULD GO VERY WELL WITH THIS DISH ... . . ......................... . .... . .. . $ 3.85
seaJooo salao
DEPENDING UPON THE AVAILABILITY OF FRESH SEAFOOD, THIS SALAD
MA Y BE MADE FROM FRESH SHRIMP, CRAB, OR EVEN CRA YFISH. SOLD
ONLY WHEN THE BEST INGREDIENTS ARE AVAILABLE, THIS REFRESHING
SALAD IS TOSSED WITH A TANGY HOME MADE DRESSING. OF COURSE,
OUR HOME BAKED BREAD OR ROLLS ARE SERVED WITH THIS SALAD . . . ....... $ 4.50
Iwuse salaJ
A SMALL SALAD OF CRISP GREENS AND FRESH VEGETABLES, THIS MAKES
A FINE ACCOUTERMENT TO A MAIN ENTREE, SERVED EITHER BEFORE OR
AFTER THE MAIN COURSE, AS YOU WiSH .. . ..... .. ... ... ... .. . .. . .. ... . . . .. . . $ 1.30
salao oressings
ALONG WITH THE STANDARD FRENCH [VINAIGRETTE]; THOUSAND ISLAND [RICH
WITH CHOPPED EGG]; VINEGAR AND OIL, FLAMINGOS CAFE ALSO FEATURES A TANGY
HOUSE DRESSING OF BUTTERMILK AND SOUR CREAM; A SLIGHTLY TART ITALIAN
STYLE DRESSING; CREAMY OR FRENCH BLUE CHEESE; OR AS SOME PREFER - JUST
A SLICE OF LEMON. BECAUSE OF THE QUALITY OF THE BLUE CHEESE USED, A SLIGHT
ADDITIONAL CHARGE IS ADDED.
. SOUpS
using only the freshest of ingredients, soups at flamingos change from day to day,
depending upon what is available at the markets. aside from our regular soups listed
below, please check with the blackboard or your waiter for specials of the day.
chilleo cucumber soup joroan
gazpaclw
MADE WITH RICH CHICKEN STOCK, FRESH CUCUMBERS, AND
HEAVY CREAM, THIS REFRESHING SOUP WILL PERK YOU UP ON
THE HOTTEST OF NEW ORLEANS' DA YS. SERVED WITH A DOLLOP
OF SOUR CREAM AND TOPPED WITH CHiVES .. . .... .. ... .. . .. . CUP $ 1.00
BOWL $ 1.35
THIS FA VORITE COLD SPANISH SOUP IS FIRST COUSIN TO A SALAD
COMBINING TOMATOES, GREEN PEPPERS, CUCUMBERS, ONIONS,
AND HEARTY SEASONINGS. TOPPED WITH HOME MADE CROUTONS,
THIS SOUP IS A FAVORITE .......... ... .. ............... .. .... . CUP $ 1.00
BOWL $ 1.35
fresh tomato anO cheil3ar cheese soup
SAUTEED ONIONS, TOMATOES, AND SEASONINGS ARE SIMMERED
UNTIL A THICK, RICH BASE IS ACHIEVED. CHEDDAR CHEESE IS
COOKED UNTIL ALMOST MELTED AND FOR THE FINAL TOUCH,
SOUR CREAM IS STIRRED INTO THE SOUP .. .. ....... ......... . CUP $ 1.10
BOWL $ 1.50
new orleans turtle soup
A VERY RICH, DARK SOUP USING THE FRESHEST TURTLE MEAT,
NEW ORLEANS SEASONINGS, LEMON, AND SHERRY. A LOCAL
SOUP UNEQUALED THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRy . .... . ..... . . CUP $ 1.10
BOWL $ 1.50
omelettes
" ... what, may I ask again, is an omelette? It is a little like scrambled eggs [but
not quite ]folded into a sort of self envelope. Its variations occur when you tuck
some special kind offiUing inside. The omelette is such an accommodating dish.
It can be served by itself, with only a salad and a glass of wine; it has its own
dignity as an entree in a larger meal; and it wiU also do for a dessert ... ..
The Art of Cooking Omelettes
by Madame Romaine de Lyon
flamingo's omelettes are cooked to order and reflect the style of the french omelette - that
is with a creamy center. the entire cooking process of the omelette is very short. please
advise your waiter if you wish your omelette cooked on the dry side as many americans
prefer. if you have not had a french style omelette with its creamy center, please try it. it is
lighter than the typical one served in many restaurants.
all omelettes are made with three fresh eggs and are accompanied by flamingo's home
baked rolls or bread. may we also suggest a cool salad before or after your omelette and a
glass of your favorite wine?
plain omelette
THREE EGGS LlGHTL Y COOKED AND BRUSHED WITH PURE MEL TED
BUTTER . . ... ... .... ... ...... .. . . . .. . ... . .... . . ..... ..... . .. . ........ . $ 2.35
bacon, spinach.. ana mushroom omelette
FRESH MUSHROOMS SAUTEED IN BUTTER WITH GREEN ONIONS
AND THE HINT OF BACON ACCENT A CREAMY SPINACH SAUCE ..... . $ 3.80
shrimp creole omelette
THE CREOLE INGREDIENTS OF FRESH TOMATO, CELERY, GREEN
BELL PEPPER, AND ONION COMBINE WITH VERMOUTH AND
SHRIMP TO CREATE A SPICY FILLING FOR THIS NEW ORLEANS
FAVORITE . . .. . ... . ........ . .. . .. . . ... ... .. ..... . . . ...... . .. . .... . ..... $ 4.25
e99plant ana tcmato omelette
TWO OF NEW ORLEANS' FA VORITES ARE COMBINED HERE TO GIVE
THE OMELETTE A SPECIAL AND INTERESTING FLAVOR ... ..... .. . . ... $ 3.35
zucchini arlO cheese omelette
AGAIN, A FAVORITE NEW ORLEANS' VEGETABLE IS COMBINED
WITH ITALIAN MOZZARELLA CHEESE TO FORM A CREAMY
CENTERED OMELETTE . .... . ... .... . . ... .. .. ....... . . ... . .... . ........ $ 3.35
mushroom ano sour cream omelette
LARGE MUSHROOMS, THINL Y SLICED AND SAUTEED IN BUTTER
UNTIL THEY TURN A LIGHT BROWN ARE ADDED TO THE OMELETTE
WITH DAIRY FRESH SOUR CREAM JUST BEFORE SERVING . .. . ..... . . . $ 3.60
9reen chili arlO cheJOar cheese omelette
AN INTERESTING AND SLiGHTL Y SPICY MIXTURE OF CHEESE AND
GREEN CHILE PEPPERS MAKE UP THIS OMELETTE. PLEASE ADVISE
THE KITCHEN IF YOU WANT JUST A TASTE OF CHILIES OR LIKE
THE FULL ROBUST FLAVOR OF THESE MEXICAN PEPPERS .. .. . ....... $ 3.35
cheese arlO onion omelette
A MIXTURE OF LARGE, WHITE ONIONS AND GREEN SCALLIONS
LlGHTL Y FRIED UNTIL CRISP-TENDER WITH THE ADDITION OF YOUR
SELECTION OF SWISS, CHEDDAR, OR MOZZARELLA CHEESE .. .. . . . . .. $ 3.35
chicken ano swiss cheese omelette
oyster omelette
THE CHICKEN IS FIRST SIMMERED IN WHITE WINE, MARINATED
WITH SPICES AND VEGETABLES JUST UNTIL THEY IMPLANT THE
LIGHT FLAVOR OF THE COUNTRY KITCHEN. SWISS CHEESE IS
ADDED TO THE OMELETTE TO GIVE THE CHICKEN PIECES A
CREAMY SAUCE .. . . . ...... . .. . ... . . .. ... ... .. ..... ... .. ...... . .. .. . . $ 3.85
TRUL Y A NEW ORLEANS SPECIALTY, PETIT OYSTERS ARE LIGHTLY
PAN FRIED IN BUTTER WITH GREEN ONIONS, FRESHLY SLICED
MUSHROOMS, AND SPICES UNTIL THE OYSTERS CURL. BEFORE
SERVING A SAUCE OF WHITE WINE AND SHERRY [WITH JUST A
HINT OF TABASCO) IS ADDED TO THE MIXTURE . ............. .. . .. .. $ 4.50
beveraues
a fine selection of cocktails, beer, frozen drinks, and specialty drinks is available from our
bar. wine goes very well with all of our dishes and, along with our bottled wines, we also
have house wine by the liter, half-liter, and glass at moderate prices.
COFFEE; HOT TEA; ICED TEA; SOFT DRINKS; A SELECTION OF
DIET DRINKS; MILK . ...... . .. ..... ... . . . ... . . . . . . . . .. .. . . ..... . .. ... $ .50
quiches
" ... Classically, a quiche is a custard tart filled with bacon, cheese, or a
combination of the two. It seems likely that early travelers to Lorraine [today
part of France, but the city has also been part of Germany at times 1 having
enjoyed this savory tart, took the dish with them to other parts of France.
Whereas in Lorraine itself the dish was probably untitled, it started appearing
in other French towns as "Une Specialite de la K uche Lorraine" or Quiche
Lorraine as we know it today. The quiche is a most versatile and agreeable
f ellow! It is at horne almost everywhere and can function as an hors d 'oeuvre, a
luncheon entree, a vegetable, on the brunch or buffet table and can be filled
with just about anything . ..
The Quiche and Souffle
by Paul Mayer
flamingos' quiches are made from the finest and freshest of ingredients. the custard
contains eggs received daily, rich heavy cream, freshly ground nutmeg, a dash of cayenne
pepper, and louisiana's own tabasco sauce. as market conditions change, other quiches
will become available. please consult the blackboard or your waiter for specials. all
quiches are served at a warm room temperature with our freshly baked rolls or bread.
quiche lorraine
THE CLASSIC QUICHE WITH THE LIGHT FLAVORS OF BACON, HAM, AND
IMPORTED SWISS CHEESE . . . .. . . . .. ... .. .. . . .... .. . . . ..... .. ........... . ... . . $ 3.40
vegetable quiche
-A MIXTURE OF CREAMY CUSTARD, ONIONS, MUSHROOMS, AND A FRESH
VEGETABLE [PERHAPS ZUCCHINI, SPINACH, BROCOLLI, ETC.] . ............ .. . $ 3.40
italian sausage anJ beef quiche
SWEET ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND BEEF ARE FIRST COOKED TOGETHER WITH
ONIONS AND A HINT OF GREEN PEPPER, THEN ADDED TO THE QUICHE
SHELL WITH THE RICH CREAM CUSTARD AND IMPORTED CHEESES . . .. . . . .. . . $ 3.90
chicken ana blqck olive quiche
COMBINED IN THIS QUICHE ARE BITE SIZED CHICKEN PIECES, LARGE
SLICED RIPE OLIVES, AND MOZZARELLA CHEESE . .. .. . .... . . .... . .. . . ......... $ 3.90
artichoke heart, onion, ana cheese quiche
AGED CHEDDAR CHEESE ADDS A BITE TO THF SAUTEED ONIONS AND
ARTICHOKE HEARTS . ............... . ... ..... ..... . .... . .. . .. .. .. . . . .... . .... . $ 3~65
shrimp quiche
WHOLE SHRIMP ARE SIMMERED IN WHITE WINE AND SPICES, THEN
COMBINED WITH CHEESES AND THE QUICHE CUSTARD AND TOPPED WITH
FRESH CREAMERY BUTTER .. ....... . . . .... ...... .. . . .. .. . . .. . ................. $ 3.90
desserts
Jlarningos' sunaae spectacular
petit sunoae
ices ana sherbet
,
lce cream
SCOOPS OF ICE CREAM, HOT FUDGE, HOT CARAMEL, WHIPPED
CREAM, TOASTED BUTTERED PECANS, ONE CHERRY [NOT FOR
THE SHy] . .. . .. .. .. . ......... . . ... ... . . . ... . .... ... . .. ........ . . .. . . . $ 2.25
A MINIATURE SUNDAE WITH EITHER HOT FUDGE OR HOT
CARAMEL, A DAB OF WHIPPED CREAM AND NUT SPRINKLES .. . .... .. $ 1.00
TART LEMON ICE OR A FLAVORED SHERBERT ... ..................... $ .50
A SCOOP OF VANILLA OR FLAVORED ICE CREAM . .... . .. ....... ... .. $ .50
brocato's cookie plate .. ....... ..... .. .. ... ..... ............ ..... ......... ........ ..... $ 1.00
your comments are always welcome