Dearest Micha: I dont have the recipe you are looking for,

but I thanks you for bringing to my mind one of New York traditional Hotels of my time. I wonder if it is still open because I had not been to New York for quite a few years.
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Tips on Tables - By Robert W. Dana - April 16, 1951

Algonquin is Rich in Tradition

There's no wishing well in the small Hotel Algonquin, 59 W. 44t St., but there is enough lore spread over four decades to fill many volumes. Ever since 1907, when Frank Case, whose name Is legendary in the annals of hotels throughout the world, became manager, it has been a tradition more than hotel.

The late Mr. Case, who started at the Algonquin as a clerk and was owner from 1927 to his death in 1946, made the venerable hostelry the favorite of theater, literary and artistic circles. He moved among them with friendly meetings and bon mots, but seldom sat down. And he wrote about them and the Algonquin in his book, "Do Not Disturb."

Although Frank Case is gone, the small world of his hotel goes on as before, his story carried on and just immortalized by his daughter, Margaret Case Harriman in her book, "The Vicious Circle."

Clock For Cocktails.

One of the fondest sights of the Algonquin lobby, where cocktail sippers have reserved the same table, for years, is the old grandfather clock, which Mr. Case accepted in 1910 for an unpaid bill.

The present owner is Ben B. Bodne, who came to the Algonquin on his honeymoon, in 1924 and resolved that some day he would own it. A native of Charleston, S. C., he enjoys nothing, better than spending his money to maintain the old tradition of the hotel.

Spending thousands of dollars on new kitchens, beds and stepped-up elevator service-comforts for which he's received many compliments. He has kept the tradition with the staff: Nicky, who has been in charge of room service 35 years; Alfred Mitchell, at the desk 40 years; John Rose, Room head waiter and Algonquinite for 27 years, Raul, headwaiter. in the Oak Room 12 years, and John Martin, the manager who worked so closely with Mr. Case.
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Can someone tell me if it is still open?

Gladys/PR