Cappuccino
Cafe Reggio on Macdougal Street did not invent the "cappuccino," but it certainly was one of the first places in America to offer it. "Cappuccino" was cited in an 1893 guidebook…
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Cappuchino (cappuccino + chinos)
Cappuccino (espresso-based coffee) has nothing to do with chinos (trousers from chino cloth), but there are jokes. "I can only presume that those coffees advertised as 'Cappuchinos'…
Capri Salad or Caprese Salad (Insalata Caprese)
"Mozzarella and tomato salad" has been served since at least the early 1970s; its origin is unknown. The actress Sophia Loren wrote in her book In the Kitchen with Love (1972):…
CAPS LOCK-AMERICAN
The "caps lock" key on a computer keyboard causes all letters to be capitals. This, on the internet, is usually equated with shouting. The term "CAPS LOCK-AMERICAN" or…
Capstone Cabal
The term "capstone cabal" was popularized by Greg Carlwood of The Highside Chats, an interview podcast show. A capstone is the top of a pyramid, and "capstone cabal" is meant to…
Car Owner Virus (“coronavirus” malapropism)
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic is sometimes jocularly understood as the "car owner virus." "Car Owner Virus" was posted on Twitter by Loudmouthman on January 22, 2020.…
Caracas on the Hudson
"Caracas on the Hudson" is similar to "Moscow on the Hudson" (the title of a 1984 movie starring Robin Williams). It means that the values of Caracas (the capital and largest…
Caramel Apple
Wikipedia: Candy appleCandy apples, also known as toffee apples outside of North America, are whole apples covered in a hard toffee or sugar candy coating, with a stick inserted as a handle. These…
Caramel Macchiato
The Starbucks coffeehouse chain introduced "caramel macchiato" in 1996. "The caramel macchiato, for example, the latest novelty in coffee, has that soupçon of paint thinner, and the…
Carboholic
A "carboholic" (carbo hydrate + alcoholic) is someone who craves foods high in carbohydrates, such as starches (cereals, bread, pasta) and sweets (candy, desserts), causing an addiction…
Cardinals (St. Louis baseball team in the National League)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: St. Louis CardinalsThe St. Louis Cardinals are an American professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. The Cardinals compete in Major League…
Career Is Over (Chief Information Officer or CIO nickname)
"CIO" stands for "Chief Information Officer," "Chief Investment Officer" or 'Chief Innovation Officer." "CIO Is Starting to Stand for 'Career Is…
Carmageddon (car + Armageddon); Carpocalypse (car + apocalypse)
"Carmageddon" (car + Armageddon) is the title of a computer game, trademarked since 1997; "Carpocalyse Now"(car + apocalypse) is the title of a computer game, trademarked since…
Carnaval Del Boulevard
The Carnaval Del Boulevard is a Dominican festival that takes place on St. Nicholas Avenue (Juan Pablo Duarte Boulevard). Mayoral candidates attended the sixth annual Carnaval in 2005, showing the…
Carne Asada (Carne Asado)
Carne asada (or, less frequently written, carne asado) is roasted meat, usually served with peppers and onions. The Mexican dish gained popularity on California and Texas restaurant menus in the…
Carne Guisada
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: List of Mexican cuisine dishesCarne guisada, stewed beef in spiced gravy 3 February 1921, Imparcial de Texas (San Antonio, TX), pg. 11:CARNE GUISADA EN SALSA DE…
Carnegie Hall of Cuisine (James Beard House nickname)
James Beard (1903-1985) was an American chef and cookbook author who influenced many chefs and food enthusiasts. The James Beard Foundation Awards annually honor culinary excellence in the United…
Carnegie-Ford-Rockefeller (Council on Foreign Relations or CFR nickname)
The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a think tank specializing in U.S. foreign policy and international affairs. Critics of the CFR state that it's been supported by America's…
Carpet Gun
The "carpet gun" was a homemade toy gun, popular with children in East New York (Brooklyn) in the 1940s and 1950s. tp://www.lampos.com/brooklyn.htmCarpet Gun: A homemade toy gun. Again,…
Carpetbag Steak
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Carpetbag SteakCarpetbag steak or carpetbagger steak is a traditional working class dish from Mumbles, a historic oyster fishing village in Swansea, South…