An equestrian statue of King George II (1738-1820) was erected in Manhattan's Bowling Green in August 1770. A fence placed there in 1771 can still be seen today. Following the first reading in…
"Liberty Enlightening the World" is the official name, but "Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" was so frequently used that the famous statue in New York harbor is now…
The Statue of Liberty play -- usually called "the old Statue of Liberty Play" -- is a trick football play that fakes a pass, but is really a handoff to someone just behind the passer. The…
The Statue of Liberty play -- usually called "the old Statue of Liberty Play" -- is a trick football play that fakes a pass, but is really a handoff to someone just behind the passer. The…
A "Statue of Liberty" slam dunk is one where a basketball player holds the ball in one outstretched arm, like New York City's Statue of Liberty holds her torch. "Credit (James…
A "Statue of Liberty" slam dunk is one where a basketball player holds the ball in one outstretched arm, like New York City's Statue of Liberty holds her torch. "Credit (James…
"Stawk" is a spelling of "stock" that became popularly used on financial blogs, especially among the comments. "Blew chip stawks" was cited in print in June 2006 and…
Steak de Burgo is a steak dish popular in Des Moines, Iowa. It was invented (or popularized) by John Compiano (1920-1984), who served it at his Johnny and Kay's night club that opened in 1946.…
Steak Diane is a tableside-flambéed dish. The steak is cut thin and often brandy or Madeira is poured over it, as well as a sauce of such ingredients as butter, mushrooms, mustard, shallots,…
"Steak fingers" (breaded beef strips, also called "chicken-fried steak fingers" or "steakfingers") became popular snacks at West Texas drive-ins in the 1950s and…
"Steak fries" (the potato dish, not the outdoor event similar to a barbecue or fish fry) are a thicker cut of french fries, often served with steak. The thicker cut gives a baked potato…
Steak Murphy is a New Jersey dish of unknown origins. "STEAKS, Scampi or Murphy, with Mushrooms, Hot Peppers & Wine" was an ad by Andrew's Club 35 in the Asbury Park (NJ) Evening…
"Steak Row" used to be East 45th Street, from Lexington to First Avenue. The defunct Pen and Pencil Restaurant helped to give it that name. However, it is not correct to say that…
Entry in progress -- B.P. Midwest LivingMidwest Soups State by StateBy Diana McMillen. Photographs by Mark ThomasMissouri: Kansas City Steak SoupThe Show Me State stockyards once helped deliver…
A "steakery" is an "eatery" that serves "steak." The term "steakery" dates to at least 1932. The franchise Charley's Grilled Subs was originally called…
A "steakhouse index" gauges the health of an economy by the health of its steakhouses. If an economy is doing well, businesses entertain clients at steakhouses; if an economy is doing…
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) -- often given as "STEM fields" or "STEM education" -- is a popular acronym for a scientific area of specialization.…
A "stemwinder" is a rousing speech. "Stemwinder" has also meant a keyless watch and geared logging locomotive. The "stemwinder" speech has been cited in print since at…
"Step Into The Real Texas" is the motto of the city of Amarillo, promoted by the Amarillo Convention and Visitor Council since 1990. Amarillo likes to promote its cowboy image, and two…
The book The Stepford Wives (1972) by Ira Levin was made into films in 1975 and 2004. The housewives in the novel's idyllic Connecticut neighborhood of Stepford were replaced by…