The Menu Museum

An archive of historical restaurant menus from the New York Public Library.

16,525 menus
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1851–2008

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Waldorf Astoria

May 14, 1938

On this menu 15 dishes

Roast Stuffed Philadelphia Capon
Chilled Honeydew Melon with Lime
Potage Minestrone
Hearts of Celery
Ripe Olives
Salted Pecans
Cranberry Sauce
Imperial Sweet Potatoes
New green peas
Salade Paiva, California Dressing
Manhattan Rocher
Petits fours
Spun Sugar
Demi Tasse
Green olives