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 18, 1939

On this menu 23 dishes

Lounge Cafe Hot Appetizers
Canapes Russe
NEW ORLEANS GUMBO
Hearts of Celery
Tree-Ripened Olives
SALTED ALMONDS
Paupiettes of Sole Nantua
Salpicon of Lobster
Chablis 1926
Filet Mignon Henri IV
Bearnaise Sauce
Asparagus Tips Polonaise
Anna potatoes
Beaujolais 1933
Spring salad
Turban of Ice Cream Jubilee
Brandied Black Cherries
Chocolate Leaves
Cocktails
Macaroons
Demi Tasse
Cigars
Cigarettes