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

May 25, 1938

On this menu 10 dishes

Chilled Supreme of Fresh Fruits, Southern Style
Oxtail Soup Parisienne, Golden Cheese Straws
Hearts of Celery
Ripe Olives
Paupiettes of Sole Bonne Femme, Salpicon of Lobster
Rack of Spring Lamb Persille, Anna Potatoes, Asparagus Tips Polonaise
Salade Paiva
FROZEN SOUFFLE ALASKA
Demi Tasse
Green olives