Monthly Archive for November, 2009

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Menus: Roast Bear for Charles Dickens

Published on November 5, 2009 in gallery and menu. 0 Comments

I recently spent some time rifling through the New York Public Library’s extensive menu collection, and I came across this gem from 1842:


Some of the dishes served included: Larded Sweet Breads and Larded Fillet Beef; Plum Puddings, blazing; and, my favorite, Roast Bear. I think the hosts tried to American things up for Charlie D: “Look at us! We’re so wild in the States! We’re eating a bear!” I hope Mr. Dickens had a good time.

I think this menu has planted the seed of an idea for a future dinner party.

Events: Brooklyn Beefsteak

Published on November 2, 2009 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

I’m going to an exciting event this weekend: The Brooklyn Beefsteak, a revival of the 19th century tradition of an “all-you-can-eat-and-drink beef and beer feast.” Would anyone like to come with?

GROUP TICKETS – SOLD OUT / $35 Advance Tickets / $50 Door

Ticket includes…
+ All-you-can-eat naturally raised aged beef
+ Ever flowing McSorley’s Light and Dark Ale
+ Your own McSorley’s pint glass
+ LIVE MUSIC by Susquehanna Industrial Tool & Die Co.
+ Presentations by Beefsteak scholars Paul Lukas (ESPN.com Page 2 Columnist) and Bill Wander
+ Eating Contest, Raffles, and More!

All tickets are general admission – general seating.

We expect guests to bring the shenanigans. For more information or press inquiries please e-mail brooklynbeefsteak@gmail.com.