Claridge's, London, December 1898 1906 was introduced at the Lyon

was introduced at the Lyon Exhibition of 1894 in France

More important than these modern amenities

This historic restaurant in New Jersey began life in 1912 as a humble clam shack

” it was a time when going to ”the city” meant journeying from Queens to Manhattan

Built by John Brown & Company in Clydebank

Claridge's, London, December 1898 1906 was introduced at the LyonA lovely handwritten menu from London's celebrated Claridge's Hotel in Mayfair, this has the feel of a historical document. It's fascinating to read. There are oysters and caviar to start and lobster cooked American style. The menu is one of several from this grand British hotel, held in the University of Nevada's Menus: the Art of Dining collection. Courtesy University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Libraries Collections. Each print is accompanied by a copy