Monkey Bar Hotel Elysee Nyc Restaurant Illustrated Paper Menu James McMullan

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Opening in 1936 inside the Hotel Elysée on East 54th Street, Monkey Bar became one of Midtown's quintessential watering holes. … Read more Opening in 1936 inside the Hotel Elysée on East 54th Street, Monkey Bar became one of Midtown's quintessential watering holes. Its name and identity grew from the whimsical monkey murals that decorated the room. The restaurant has attracted writers, actors, journalists, and New York personalities. Its intimate booths, murals, and unmistakable monkey motif helped make it one of the city's enduring restaurant interiors.

Cover illustration by James McMullan, the acclaimed American artist known for his theatrical posters for Lincoln Center and illustrations for New York magazine. His depictions of Brooklyn nightlife famously helped inspire the visual imagery of Saturday Night Fever.

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-Exceptionally rare Monkey Bar NYC restaurant paper menu
-Cover illustration by James McMullan (signed lower left corner)
-Cover depicts elegantly dressed patrons with monkeys and tropical foliage.
-Menu offerings include cocktail selections, wines, and desserts, including Paper Plane, Southside Fizz, Bordeaux, Champagne, Sticky Toffee Pudding, Tiramisu, and more.
-Reverse features the Monkey Bar emblem and reads: "Est. 1936"
-Approximate Dimensions: 8.5" x 11" See less