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.

Not affiliated with NYPL.

Uncatalogued scans

Page 1

Waldorf Astoria

January 9, 1939

On this menu 16 dishes

Aperitif
Canapes Russe
Beluga Caviar
Dainty Hot Appetizers
NEW ORLEANS GUMBO
Hearts of Celery
Ripe Olives
SALTED ALMONDS
Baked Whitefish Gabriel
Filet Mignon Henri IV, Bearnaise Sauce, New Peas French Style, Anna potatoes
Spring salad
Crown of Ice Cream Jubilee with Brandied Black Cherries
Chocolate Leaves
Macaroons
Demi Tasse
Green olives