Dining with History: Honoring Susan B. Anthony

Celebrate the legacy of Susan B. Anthony, a fearless advocate for women’s rights and abolition. Known for her tireless activism, Anthony often found solace in simple yet hearty meals during her demanding travels.

 

This menu, crafted by Executive Chef Julianne Gutierrez, pays tribute to her legacy. Begin with alligator bites—an homage to the distinctive alligator-skin purse she famously carried. The main course features a porterhouse steak, a meal she often indulged in after long journeys. Conclude with a light and delicate strawberry sponge cake, her personal favorite dessert.

 

Women’s History Month Honoring Susan B. Anthony Women’s Rights Advocate and Abolitionist

March 9, 2025 – March 15, 2025

Three Course Wine Pairing | 32 | Three Course Menu | 95

 

Menu

 

Appetizer 14

“The Lady with the Alligator Purse”

Alligator Bites

Cajun Remoulade, Lemon

Susan B. Anthoy was known as “The Lady with the Alligator Purse” because of her proclivity of carrying an alligator skin bag that resembled a doctor’s satchel.

Elouan Pinot Noir, Western Maritime, Oregon

 

Entrée 70

Twenty Ounce Porterhouse Steak

Crispy Potato Pave, Baby Carrots, Haricot Verts Cabernet Sauvignon Demi-Glace

After a long journey and bad food, Susan B. Anthony was noted to indulge in a porterhouse steak and coffee at Delmonico’s upon her return home.

Sterling Vineyard “Heritage Collection” Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, CA

 

Dessert 15

Strawberry Sponge Cake

Raspberry Jam, Whipped Cream

Ms. Anthony’s favorite dessert was sponge cake and even wrote a letter to young ladies in college when they wrote to her and inquired for the recipe.

Moet Chandon Brut Imperial, Champagne, FR

 

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