The Big Apple:

An etymological dictionary

Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.

Bean Marbella

Sheila Lukins (1942-2009) and Julee Rosso opened a small catering takeout place called The Silver Palate in 1977 at Columbus Avenue and West 73rd Street in New York City. One of the first dishes…

Chicken Marbella

Sheila Lukins (1942-2009) and Julee Rosso opened a small catering takeout place called The Silver Palate in 1977 at Columbus Avenue and West 73rd Street in New York City. One of the first dishes…