Living Room of Lincoln Center (Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center)
The Film Society of Lincoln Center opened the Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center in June 2011. Architect David Rockwell called it the "Living Room" of Lincoln Center. Wikipedia: Lincoln…
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Llanoan (inhabitant of Llano)
"Llanoan” is the name of an inhabitant of Llano, Texas. The name “Llanoan” (the term most frequently used in The Llano News) has been cited in print since at least 1904. An inhabitant of…
Llanoite (inhabitant of Llano)
"Llanoite” is the name of an inhabitant of Llano, Texas. The name “Llanoite” has been cited in print since at least 1891. An inhabitant of Llano has also been called a “Llanoan”…
LMFMO (Laughing My Fucking Mask Off)
"LMAO" is a popular initialism for "Laughing My Ass Off." The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic required many people to wear face masks. "Lmfmo- laughing my fucking mask…
LMMO (Laughing My Mask Off)
"LMAO" is a popular initialism for "Laughing My Ass Off." The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic required many people to wear face masks. "LMMO (laughing my mask off)" was…
Loaded Potato Skins (Loaded Baked Potato)
A "loaded" potato is often a baked potato loaded with cheese, bacon bits and sour cream. "Loaded potato skins" have been cited in Los Angeles since 1981; "loaded baked…
Loan Shark
A "loan shark" is a predatory person who offers financing at exorbitant rates. The term "shark" for such as person has been cited in print since at least 1713. The term…
Loan Shark of Last Resort (International Monetary Fund of IMF nickname)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was founded in 1944-1945 and seeks to foster international development and sound monetary currencies. Some critics of the IMF maintain that its development…
Loaner Jacket
Some restaurants have a dress code and require men to wear jackets. Instead of turning an inappropriately dressed customer away, the restaurants often have "loaner jackets" that a…
Lobbyist (Lobbying)
A "lobbyist" is one who engages in "lobbying" -- trying to influence public officials (such as members of a legislature) to support the lobbyist's position on legislation.…
LoBro (Lower Broadway)
"LoBro" is Lower Broadway in Manhattan, between 8th Street and Canal. "LoBro" started being used by restaurateurs in the 1980s, but hasn't been used much since then.…
Lobster Fra Diavolo (Shrimp Fra Diavolo)
"Lobster Fra Diavolo" (Italian meaning "Brother Devil") is served in Italian restaurants, mostly in America. The dish is believed to be American because Maine lobsters were…
Lobster Newberg (Lobster Newburg; Lobster Newburgh)
"Lobster Newberg' (also spelled "Lobster Newburg" or "Lobster Newburgh") was invented at Delmonico's restaurant in New York City in the late 1800s. The name…
Lobster Palace
"Lobster palaces" were turn-of-the-century (1900, that is) restaurants-night clubs around Broadway. The name arose because expensive food, such as "lobster," was often served at…
Lobster Shift (Lobster Trick)
The "lobster shift" (or "lobster trick") was the early morning shift on a New York City newspaper, usually from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m. These "lobster" positions were often…
Lobster Trick (Lobster Shift)
The "lobster shift" (or "lobster trick") was the early morning shift on a New York City newspaper, usually from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m. These "lobster" positions were often…
Lobsterrific (lobster + terrific)
"Lobsterrific" (lobster + terrific) is a superlative for describing lobster. A 1965 newspaper advertisement for Stoffer's Lobster Newburg described it as "lobsterrific." A…
Localwashing (local + whitewash)
"Localwashing" (local + whitewash) is when a restaurant advertises that it uses locally grown foods (or when a food product claims to be locally grown), but the authenticity of the…
Lockport: Lock City (nickname)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Lockport (city), New YorkLockport is a city in Niagara County, New York, United States. The population was 21,165 at the 2010 census. It is so-named from a set…
Locktail (lockdown + cocktail)
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic lockdown gave birth to the portmanteau word "locktail" (lockdown + cocktail). "We have the locktail (equal parts gin, sweet vermouth and dry…