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 25, 1939

On this menu 14 dishes

Philadelphia Pepper Pot
Hearts of Celery
Ripe Olives
SALTED ALMONDS
Lobster Thermidor
Breast of Native Guinea Hen with Juniper Berries
Asparagus Tips Polonaise
Anna potatoes
Florida Salad
MANHATTAN ROCHER with BLACK CHERRIES
Chocolate Leaves
Macaroons
Demi Tasse
Green olives