1940s-1950s: Assorted Big Apple citations

Syracuse: Sewercuse (nickname)

The city of Syracuse, New York -- also Syracuse University -- is sometimes given the unflattering nickname of "Sewercuse" (sewer + Syracuse). "In winter, it's Siberacuse, spring…

T.J. Smaxx (T.J. Maxx nickname)

T.J. Maxx is a retailer with over 900 stores, founded in 1976 in Framingham, Massachusetts. The T.J. Maxx nickname "T.J. Smaxx" has been cited in print since at least 1993, but has been…

Ta-kill-ya (tequila)

"Ta-kill-ya" is one of several nicknames for "tequila." The nickname is said when the tequila is strong. Google BooksMister White Eyesa novel by Herbert GoldNew York: Arbor…

Tablecloth Barbecue (Tablecloth BBQ)

Barbecue is often served in a shack -- and not at a fancy restaurant. The main barbecue feature is a barbecue pit and the smoke that it adds to the food; this style of cooking can't be made in…

Taco

The taco is the quintessential Mexican sandwich. It's a major part of Tex-Mex cuisine and is first cited in English (1901) in a book about Mexico City. Wikipedia: TacoA taco is a traditional…

Taco Guts

"Taco guts" is another term for "taco filling" -- the stuff placed inside the taco shell. "Taco guts" has been cited in print since at least 2003, but has been used…

Taco Polaco or Polaco Taco (Polish Taco)

"Taco Polaco" or "Polaco Taco" (Polish taco) is cited in print from at least the 1970s. The Polish taco consists of a Polish sausage in a tortilla, often served with refried…

Taco Salad

A taco salad consists of taco ingredients placed in what is often an edible tortilla shell bowl. Wikipedia: Taco SaladThe taco salad is a Mexican inspired dish whereby the classic taco taste is…