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The Flying Lobster, New York 1940sA marvelous example of the ingenuity of menu artists, this 1940s cover illustrates how fresh lobsters were transported daily from Maine to New York on the Flying Lobster plane. A giant lobster, its claws extended like wings, is superimposed on the body of an airplane. The Flying Lobster was a New York restaurant located in mid town in the 1940s. The interior of the menu also has charming images happy clams, dancing shrimp and singing salads. Courtesy

Unfortunately we don’t know much about the other chaps pictured – save for one young MP

The more plausible explanation for the origin of the dish is that it was created by a restaurant chef to honor Napoleon's victory

Grace (1832-1904)

there were Lyons’ Corner Shops

Any brand you name

The Flamingo Hotel and Casino opened in 1946 and was first operated by mobster Benjamin ‘Bugsy ‘ Siegel

but now closed

from Philadelphia

told us a great story about a young up and coming actress who once complained that the ‘ice was too cold’ in her cocktail

The aristocratic lady in a wig and a large hat on the front of the menu

was built by Niagara Falls businessman Frank A

There is no indication of the restaurant’s location or its owners