That's right, swank Cafe Society joint, The Colony, was such a big deal once that it has it's own recipe for toast.
Actually, this is a spin on Welsh Rarebit—a dish once massively popular in restaurants of all stripe, but now almost never made or mentioned. I, personally, am a big fan of this original, easy and very tasty entree.
TOAST COLONY
Soften four ounces of butter; two ounces of grated Gruyere and two ounces of grated Parmesan cheese; two spoons of cream; salt; and a little cayenne. Mix well and place thickly on round pieces of toast.
I love that the toast has to be cut into a circle.
Just to show that not everything The Colony did was haute cuisine and super-complex in the French manner, check out this hilarious recipe for White Bean Salad:
WHITE BEAN SALAD
Open a can of beans, wash well under cold running water, drain. Season with salt, pepper, oil and vinegar.
Makes me wonder if there was a recipe for Boiling Water Colony.
Previous "Recipes of the Lost City"
where was the colony I wonder..
ReplyDeleteOn 61st and Madison. Not a single trace of it left, alas. Not even a plaque.
ReplyDeleteSay, Ken, want to come on my walking tour this Sunday?
New York City doesn't believe in plaques, ya ever notice? London is full of plaques, not NYC!
ReplyDeleteBrooks, I will make one of your tours soon. A family illness has me down mentally, but you'll see me soon! I look forward to it. (I'm on my girlfriends account here) ..Ken Mac GVDP