The Menu Museum

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

16,525 menus
64,352 scanned pages
1851–2008

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Waldorf Astoria

April 26, 1938

On this menu 12 dishes

Breast of Chicken en Casserole with Mushrooms
Hearts of Celery
Ripe Olives
Bisque of Lobster, Buttered Croutons
HALF SMALL PINEAPPLE STUFFED WITH FRESH FRUITS AND MELON BALLS
VANILLA ICE CREAM SNOWBALL WITH SHREDDED COCOANUT, CRUSHED STRAWBERRY SAUCE
Petits fours
Waldorf Mints
Demi Tasse
Green olives
Marshmallow Sweet Potatoes
Fresh Asparagus Tips Polonaise