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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Imperial Hotel

February 3, 1913

On this menu 14 dishes

Manhattan Cocktail
Blue Points, half shell
Clear green turtle soup
Celery
Olives
SALTED ALMONDS
Planked Florida Shad, Bermuda Potatoes, Cold Asparagus
Filet Mignon with New Peas, Fresh Mushrooms
Margaux
Cigars
Roast Imperial Squab, Compote, Salad
Biscuit Tortoni
Camembert and Roquefort Cheese
Cafe noir