1920s - Vintage French Dinner Menu Card - Gilded Art Deco Motif - Grand Hotel Fine Dining Experience - 1928 - Collectible Ephemera History

This vintage French dinner menu card, dating from the opulent 1920s, offers a captivating glimpse into the sophisticated fine dining culture of the era. Originating from the prestigious Grand Hotel And Des Bains, this piece of ephemera captures the essence of a lavish meal enjoyed on June 23, 1928. Its elegant design and meticulously listed courses evoke a sense of bygone luxury and culinary artistry, making it a truly unique find for collectors.

The front cover features an exquisite gilded, embossed design, characteristic of the Art Deco period. Floral garlands and a decorative bow beautifully frame a central circular medallion, within which the word 'Menu' is elegantly scripted in a highly stylized font.

Inside, the carefully calligraphed list of dishes reveals a grand dining experience. The menu boasts classic French haute cuisine such as Hors D'oeuvre Moscovite, Truite De La Douce Sauce Riche, Barquette De Foie Gras Truffé, Poularde De Bresse Rôtie, and Langouste Thermidor. Desserts included Salade Mimosa, Bombe Célestin Duc, Petits Fours, and Corbeille De Fruits. The selection of beverages featured St. Georges wine, superior Graves, a drink listed as 'Commard', Champagne, followed by coffee and liqueurs, indicating a complete and celebratory meal.