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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Uncatalogued scans

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Hotel Gibson

May 1, 1918

On this menu 17 dishes

Martini Cocktail
B uffet Russe
Fruit Cocktail
Celery
Olives
Radishes
Puree a la Mongole soup
Filet of Sole, a la Dieppoise, Potatoes Persillade
Grilled Breast of Guinea Hen, Croustade of Peas
Inglenook Riesling
Hearts of Lettucve, Thousand Island Dressing
Bombe Nougatine
Petits fours
Cigars
Cigarettes
Assorted cheese
Cafe noir