The Menu Museum

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

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1851–2008

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The Waldorf Astoria

May 21, 1945

On this menu 9 dishes

Assorted Cocktail Crackers and Potato Chips
Lobster and Crabmeat Louis
Key West Turtle Soup Flavored with Dry Sack Sherry
Breast of Native Guinea Hen Juniper Berry Sauce
Asparagus Tips Polonaise
Croquettes of Brown Rice
Crown of Rum and Raisin Ice Cream with Strawberries Melba
Petits fours
Demi Tasse