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Condition
Good vintage condition for its age. Original Arnaud's à la carte restaurant menu from New Orleans, Louisiana. Shows normal age-related wear including toning/discoloration, light creasing, edge wear and some waviness to the paper. Interior pages remain intact and display beautifully. Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the condition description.
Description
Beautiful vintage Arnaud's Restaurant à la carte menu from the historic French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Believed to date to approximately the 1950s–1960s, this original multi-page menu provides a fascinating look at fine dining in mid-century New Orleans.
The menu features gorgeous maroon illustrations of Arnaud's historic dining rooms, Richelieu Bar, wine cellar and other areas of the restaurant, along with an extensive selection of classic Creole dishes, cocktails, wines and Champagne.
Some of the incredible period prices include:
- Martini – 50¢
- Manhattan – 50¢
- French 75 – 75¢
- Arnaud's Special – 50¢
- Shrimp Arnaud – 85¢
- Oysters Rockefeller – 90¢ per half dozen
- Filet Mignon/Tenderloin – $4.00
- Plank Steak – $7.50
- Live Maine Lobster – $7.00 whole
- Budweiser – 40¢
- Veuve Clicquot Champagne – $15.00 per bottle
- Crêpe Suzette Arnaud – $1.60
The menu also includes extensive vintage wine and Champagne lists and numerous classic Arnaud's specialties.
The back cover features “The Philosophy of Dining” by Arnaud Cazenave and lists Arnaud's historic address at 801–825 Bienville Street, New Orleans.
Arnaud's was established in 1918 and remains one of New Orleans' legendary Creole restaurants.
A fantastic piece of New Orleans culinary history and a wonderful collectible for fans of:
Arnaud's • New Orleans • French Quarter • Creole Cuisine • Vintage Restaurants • Culinary History • Ephemera • Louisiana Memorabilia
Please note: An exact publication date is not printed on the menu. Based on the menu design, pricing and period details, it is believed to date to approximately the 1950s–1960s. Please review photographs for additional details.
All pages shown are from the actual menu you will receive.
Type: Restaurant Menu
Restaurant: Arnaud's
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Region: French Quarter / Vieux Carré
Estimated Era: 1950s–1960s
Original/Reproduction: Original
Material: Paper
Color: Tan / Maroon / Cream
Theme: Restaurants & Fast Food
Subject: New Orleans / Creole Cuisine
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Vintage: Yes
