The tradition of giving guests individual menus only started in the 19th
century, when it became popular for kings, princes and other members of
royal families to dine in restaurants such as Cafe Hardy, Cafe de Foy,
Magny, Laperouse and the Cafe Anglais. By 1850 it was considered essential
that important guests be given their own menus. The most famous of these is
probably from the meal served on June 7, 1867 at the Cafe Anglais. The
diners were Czar Aledxander II, the future Czar Alexander III and the King
of Prussia and the meal has come to be known as "The Dinner of the Three
Emperors".

Soups
Imperatrice
Frontanges

Intermediate Courses
Souffle a la Reine
Sole fillets a la Venitienne
Turbot Steaks au Gratin
Saddle of Mutton with Breton Puree

Entrees
Chickens a la Portugaise
Hot quail Pate
Lobster a la Parisienne
Champagne Sorbet

Roasts
Duck a la Rouennaise
Canapes of Young Wild Birds

Final Courses
Eggplant a l'Espagnole
Asparagus Cassolettes
Princesse Bombe Glacee

The wines served were Madeira, Return from India, 1846; Sherry, 1821;
Chateau Yquem 1847; Chambertin 1846; Chateau Margaux, 1847; Chateau-Latour
1847; and Chateau Lafite, 1848. The bill for the meal came to 1,200 Francs.
In today's terms that would be $12,950 for dinner for three.