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

February 2, 1939

On this menu 19 dishes

Canapes Russe with Caviar
Dainty Hot Appetizers
Demi Tasse
Petits fours
Toasted Cheese Barquettes
Consomme Marinette
Waldorf Mints
Hearts of Celery
California nectarines
Miniature Corn Sticks
Mixed Green Salad with Alligator Pear
Turban of Pineapple Water Ice
Prunier Brandy, Benedictine
Deinhard Liebfraumilch, 1935
Ripe and Green Olives
Chambertin, 1926
Lobster Thermidor
Filet Mignon Henri IV, Bearnaise Sauce, New Asparagus Polonaise, Roasted Potatoes
Cocktails