Data Project Maps 5,000 Restaurant Menus from the Late 19th and Early 20th Century

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A data journalism project published by The Pudding explores a collection of approximately 5,000 historical restaurant menus spanning the years 1880 to 1920. The project offers a visual and analytical look at dining culture during that four-decade period. The collection provides insights into food trends, pricing, and culinary habits of the era. The interactive piece was shared on Hacker News in June 2026, drawing early attention from the tech and data community.

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