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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Waldorf Astoria

May 6, 1939

On this menu 17 dishes

Fresh Shrimp Cocktail
Potage Radziwill, Toasted Croutons
Hearts of Celery
Ripe Olives
SALTED ALMONDS
Aiguilette of Sole Amandine
Roast Capon, American Dressing, Fresh Asparagus Tips Polonaise, Sweet Potatoes Dixie
Salade Paiva, California Dressing
Manhattan Rocher
Chocolate Leaves
Waldorf Mints
Frangipanes
Moka
Admiration Cigars
Cigarettes
Charles Heidsieck Champagne
Green olives