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    Mallory Motor Hotel Menu – 1965

    By PDX Food Dude Last Update December 1, 2021 6 Comments

    This might get a smile out of you. It is a very worn copy of the Mallory Hotel menu from 1965. Tastes were different back then, as where the prices, of course. T-Bone steak (3/4 pound) with baked potato with sour cream and chives and tossed green salad set you back a grand $2.75. Other specials include Fried Genuine Calf’s Liver, Rasher of Bacon or sautéed Onions with creamy whipped potatoes, fresh carrots and celery, $1.85, or Fresh Ocean Caught Chinook Salmon Steak (extra thick), with fries and cole slaw for $2.75.

    It is a bit difficult to see, but worth taking a look to stroll down memory lane. You’ll find more Mallory Hotel menus here and here.

    I’ve got more of the menu if anyone is interested, which I rescued during the renovation and change to Gracies

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    1. Tommy says

      March 15, 2012 at 1:47 am

      Awww, maaaannn, ya cut off the desserts! I can just make out wild mountain blackberry pie and rice pudding…

      Reply
      • Food Dude says

        March 15, 2012 at 10:53 am

        I did my best, but it is literally falling to pieces. I will post more

        Reply
    2. Brooke says

      March 15, 2012 at 9:38 am

      Post more of it! I’d love to see it. My grandfather stayed at the Mallory Hotel regularly around that same time, while my grandmother was getting cancer treatments in Portland (they were from Eugene). The hotel holds a special place in my family’s heart. My husband and I also stayed there on our wedding night (in the new Hotel de Luxe reincarnation–love the place but still hate that name) with our wedding party and families. Love this little piece of history.

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    3. ted gentner says

      March 22, 2012 at 5:09 pm

      Very cool FD. My dad and grandfather were very proud that they served real calf’s liver versus beef or veal liver which are currently available. While I could never understand the dish, apparently many people (my english mother-in-law included) really enjoyed it. It’s always nice to read comments like Brooke’s, and I agree about the name.

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      • Food Dude says

        March 30, 2012 at 12:27 am

        Growing up, my mom frequently cooked calf’s liver, and I loved it. Then I saw her preparing it raw, and was put off for years ;) Can’t remember the last time I saw it on a menu.

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    4. Terri says

      July 1, 2014 at 7:09 am

      My first job was at the Mallory. I was the first “Bus Girl” they had ever hired. Needless to say after they had a girl in that position they wondered why they ever hired guys…. (diff. work ethic I guess)

      Reply

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