The Menu Museum

An archive of historical restaurant menus from the New York Public Library.

16,525 menus
64,352 scanned pages
1851–2008

Scans and transcription data from the New York Public Library’s What’s on the Menu? project.

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Simpson Timber

(U.s.navy Yard), Brooklyn, New York · May 9, 1890

On this menu 29 dishes

Little Neck Clams on Half Shell
Consomme Royale
Bisque of Crabs
Olives
Anchovies
Radishes
SALTED ALMONDS
Chow chow
Filet of Sole, Tartare Sauce
Striped Bass, Hollandaise Sauce
Cucumber salad
Tomatoes
Chicken Croquettes, Cream Sauce
Sweetbread Bouchees
Filet of Beef, Mushrooms Sauce
Potatoes Parisienne
Sorbet au Kirsch
GREEN PEAS
English snipe on toast
Lettuce Mayonnaise
Nesselrode Pudding, Sauce
Bon Bons
Petits fours
Gateaux Princesse
Strawberries and Cream
Roquefort
Brie cheese
Water Biscuits
CAFE