Dallas Star (cocktail)
Trader Vic's is a chain of Polynesian-themed restaurants founded by Victor Jules Bergeron, Jr. (1902-1984). The restaurants were enormously popular in the 1950s and 1960s, during a Tiki…
Trader Vic's is a chain of Polynesian-themed restaurants founded by Victor Jules Bergeron, Jr. (1902-1984). The restaurants were enormously popular in the 1950s and 1960s, during a Tiki…
"Dallasite" is the name of an inhabitant of Dallas, Texas. The name "Dallasite" has been cited in print since at least 1873. The name "Dallasonian" for an inhabitant…
"Dallasonian” is the name of an inhabitant of Dallas, Texas. The name “Dallasonian” has been cited in print since at least 1932, but has been very rarely used. An inhabitant of Dallas is…
"Dallass" (or "DallASS") is a spelling for some people who do not like the city of Dallas or the Dallas Cowboys. It's sometimes used with "Texass" to form…
"Dallitude" (somewhat less frequently spelled "Dallatude") is a "Dallas attitude." It has been described (below) as "snobby elitism." The term…
"Damnocracy" (damn + democracy) and "Damnocrat" (damn + Democrat) are terms used by people who believe that democracy or Democrats are damnable. "Damnocrat" has been…
It's not difficult to see how this "Big Apple" attribution would occur. American writer Damon Runyon (1880-1946) was noted for his underworld slang. He had a character called…
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Dandan noodlesDandan noodles or dandanmian (simplified Chinese: 担担面; traditional Chinese: 擔擔麵) is a noodle dish originating from Chinese Sichuan…
The "bacon dog" (a hot dog wrapped in bacon, also often containing cheese) has been served in the United States since the early 1960s. In the 1990s, Mexican street vendors began selling…
"Dango" is a Japanese sweet dumpling made from mochiko (rice flour), and usually served in a group of at least three on a skewer or stick. "DANGO, n. A dumpling" was printed in…
"Danish Pastry" got its name, and fame, in New York City. 13 October 1914, Fresno (CA) Morning Republican, pg. 9 ad:Danish PastryOur Danish Pastry is noted for an interesting variety of…
"Dapanji" or "da pan ji" (literally, "big plate chicken") is a dish from Xinjiang in northwest China. It originated with the Hui people and is a popular dish among…
The Dark 'N' Stormy cocktail consists of Gosling's Black Seal Rum and ginger beer. Gosling Brothers Limited (a Bermuda corporation) trademarked the name in 1988 -- although the drink…
A Dark 'N' Stormy cocktail consists of Gosling's rum and ginger beer. A Dark 'N' Stormy float consists of the cocktail, plus a scoop of rum raisin ice cream. The name…
Entry in progress -- B.P, Wikipedia: Dark horseDark horse is a term used to describe a little-known person or thing that emerges to prominence, especially in a competition of some sort. OriginThe…
A "dark horse car" (dark horse + car) is similar to a popular model car, but is less well-known and often 20% cheaper. "Buyers Find Deals With 'Dark Horse Cars' by…
"Shadow inventory" has been cited in print since at least 2007 and refers to real estate properties that are in foreclosure or whose owners are waiting for market conditions to improve to…
Online and mobile prepared food ordering and delivery platforms such as DoorDash, GrubHub, Postmates and Uber Eats have resulted in several new terms for restaurants: cloud kitchen, cloud…
"Dark money" consists of political contributions from sources that aren't revealed before voters go to the polls. The "money" is"dark" because the public…
Entry in progress -- BP Wikipedia: Dark storeThe term dark store, dark shop, dark supermarket or dotcom centre refers to a retail outlet or distribution centre that caters exclusively for online…