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This original vintage menu comes from Hudgins Restaurant, a long‑running seafood establishment located at 612 North Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida. The cover features a teal background with illustrations of fish and netting, and proudly notes the restaurant was “Famous for Fine Sea Foods” and in operation “Since 1930.” Pricing — entrées around $4.25–$8.50, wine bottles from $2.50–$7.50 — places this piece confidently in the early to mid‑1970s, during the restaurant’s peak years serving locals and tourists alike.
Inside, the menu offers a wide range of seafood specialties: Florida lobster tails, stone crab claws, pompano almondine, stuffed flounder, and a full lineup of fresh ocean fish including mackerel, snapper, swordfish, and trout. Steaks, chops, and chicken are also available, along with a detailed wine list featuring French, German, Italian, and domestic selections. The layout is clean and formal, with a three‑panel foldout design typical of upscale Florida dining rooms of the era.
Printed by Menu Men of Miami, a well‑known mid‑century menu design firm, this piece reflects the graphic style and hospitality branding of the time. This is the actual item the buyer will receive. It is an original vintage menu, not a reproduction. As typical for paper items of this age, it may show minor staining, small edge tears, or other light wear associated with age, use, and storage.
