“Eat ‘em and Beat ‘em” (Exchange Buffet)
The first Exchange Buffet ("E & B") restaurant opened in 1885 on New Street, near the New York Stock Exchange. The restaurants operated on the honor system -- patrons took food from…
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“Eat all the junk food you want, as long as you cook it yourself”
Food author Michael Pollan wrote in Food Rules: An Eater's Manual (2009): "Eat all the junk food you want, as long as you cook it yourself." Pollan came up with the rule by at least…
“Eat at Joe’s” (Joe’s Restaurant)
"Eat at Joe's" signs were popular in cartoons and lore of the 1930s and 1940s and 1950s. They symbolized ubiquitous advertising, especially on highways. It probably all began with…
“Eat beans, not beings”
"Eat beans, not beings" is a vegan saying that has been printed on many images. The slogan was used in December 1989 by the group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).…
“Eat Beef—The West Wasn’t Won on Salad”
"Eat Beef --The West Wasn't Won on Salad" is a bumper sticker that has appeared throughout the West. The saying originated in a 1990 promotional campaign by the North Dakota Beef…
“Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, dinner like a pauper” (food adage)
American author and nutritionist Adelle Davis (1904-1974) suggested that a proper diet should have bigger breakfasts (when energy is needed throughout the day) and lighter dinners. "Eat…
“Eat clean, train dirty”
Entry in progress -- B.P. Twitter#TeamFitness@TeamFitnessLife"EAT CLEAN, TRAIN DIRTY!" - http://eatcleantraindirty.tumblr.com/ http://tumblr.com/xqo370ptmw4:53 PM - 26 Jun 11…
“Eat crow”
"Eat crow!" means to suffer humiliation; the phrase is probably an American version of the English "to eat humble pie." "Can you eat crow?" is the title of a story…
“Eat diamonds for breakfast and shine all day”
"Eat diamonds for breakfast and shine all day" is a one-line saying that has been printed on many images. The saying was posted on Twitter on November 29, 2008. “Eat glitter for…
“Eat fish, live longer” (M. Slavin & Sons, Ltd.)
"Eat fish, live longer" is the slogan of Brooklyn's M. Slavin & Sons, Ltd., trademarked with a "first use" date of 1960. The slogan was also used by Paddy's Clam…
“Eat foods that spoil (just eat them before they do)”
"Eat foods that spoil (just eat them before they do)" means that ones should eat fresh food, not food that is overly processed for a long shelf life. Fruits and vegetables spoil. The…
“Eat for the body you want, not for the body you have”
"Eat for the body you want, not for the body you have" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. A person who wants a bigger body will eat different foods and…
“Eat fruit, not friends”
"Eat fruit(s), not friends" is a vegan saying that has been printed on many images. Authorship is unknown. "Eat Fruit Not Friends" was posted on Twitter by Brittany ☮ on July…
“Eat fruits, not friends”
"Eat fruit(s), not friends" is a vegan saying that has been printed on many images. Authorship is unknown. "Eat Fruit Not Friends" was posted on Twitter by Brittany ☮ on July…
“Eat glitter for breakfast and shine all day”
"Eat glitter for breakfast and shine all day" is an inspirational saying that has been printed on many images. "I eat glitter for breakfast, bitches" was posted on Twitter on…
“Eat half. Walk double. Laugh triple. Love without measure”
"The secret to living well and longer is: eat well, walk double, laugh triple and love without measure" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Oriental secret for…
“Eat here and get gas” (“food and gas”)
Many rural roadside establishments combine a restaurant with a gasoline filling station ("food and gas" or "food and fuel"). The classic sign for such a place is: "Eat Here…
“Eat here and get gas” (“food and gas”)
Many rural roadside establishments combine a restaurant with a gasoline filling station ("food and gas" or "food and fuel"). The classic sign for such a place is: "Eat Here…
“Eat here or we will both starve” (restaurant sign)
"Eat here or we will both starve" is a jocular sign that has appeared at many pubs and restaurants. The sign has been popular for a very long time, and has been spotted all over the…
“Eat here, diet home” (restaurant sign)
"Eat here (and) diet home" is a sign that has been posted in many restaurants. The sign has been cited in print since at least 1932, when it was featured in the syndicated newspaper…