Restaurant Critic
The term "restaurant critic" has been cited in print since at least 1922, when "Advice to Restaurant Critics" was published in the Hotel Monthly. New York City newspapers hired…
1930s: Jazzing the Big Apple
Restaurant Row (West 46th Street)
"Restaurant Row" is near by the "Broadway" theater district, on West 46th Street, between Eighth and Ninth Avenues. Ask for the pre-theatre specials. "Harlem's…
Restaurant Supply District
The Restaurant Supply District (not a tourist area and not normally on any map) is the Bowery, below Houston Street. In the early 1900s, restaurant supply stores replaced the Bowery theaters that…
Restaurant Week ($19.92…$20.12)
"Restaurant Week" got started in 1992 (although it wasn't called that back then), when restaurants began charging $19.92 for meals. Restaurant Week was less than a week when it…
Restaurateuse (female restaurateur)
A "restaurateur" is a person who runs a restaurant; the term is neither masculine nor feminine. A "restaurateur" who is a woman is frequently called a "restaurateuse,"…
Retail Politics
"Retail politics" means when a politician meets the people directly and appeals for their votes, as opposed to a "wholesale politics" campaign using paid media and meeting…
Retardican (retard + Republican)
"Retardican" (retard + Republican) is a political epithet that has been cited in print since at least January 1996. The term has been capitalized as "Retardican" (after…
Rethuglican or Rethug (Republican + thug)
"Rethuglican" (or "Rethug" for short) is a slang name for the Republican party, used by speakers who believe that the Republicans act like "thugs." The terms…
Retirement Spending Smile
David Blanchett, head of retirement research at Morningstar Investment Management in Chicago, Illinois, coined the term "retirement spending smile" in 2013. Retirees usually have less…
Returnship (return + internship)
A "returnship" (return + internship) is a program designed to bring talented people back to the workplace after a break. The program was designed especially for women who take a pregnancy…
Reuben Sandwich (and Rachel Sandwich, Celebrity Sandwiches)
Arnold Reuben (1883-1970) began his restaurant in the 1910s and it became famous for its celebrity-named sandwiches, a tradition continued by the Stage Deli and Carnegie Deli and others. Reuben…
Revenue Enhancement (“tax increase” euphemism)
Entry in progress -- B.P. ,a href="http://www.nytimes.com/1983/07/01/us/lexicon.html">New York (NY) TimesLexiconBy Marjorie HunterPublished: July 1, 1983The ways of Washington, says…
Reverse Escorting
United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is a law enforcement agency under the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with the responsibility to enforce immigration and…
Reverse Mortgage
A reverse mortgage is a mechanism available to seniors allowing them to stay in their homes, but to withdraw the equity in the home; it is also called a reverse annuity mortgage (RAM). The term…
Reverse Showrooming
"Showrooming" occurs when someone browses a brick and mortar "showroom" store for a product (such as a book or electronics), but then buys it online (where it can often be…
Reverse Town Hall Meeting
A "town hall meeting" (often shortened to "town hall") is when a public official answers questions directly from the public. A "reverse town hall meeting" (or…
Revocouption (revolution + coup)
On July 3, 2013, the Egypitan military removed the country's elected president and suspended the Egyptian constitution. An article in the Washington (DC) Post was titled "Is what happened…
Revolving Door
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Revolving door (politics)The revolving door is the movement of personnel between roles as legislators and regulators and the industries affected by the…
Revusical (revue + musical)
Entry in progress -- B.P. (Oxford English Dictionary)revusical, adj. and n.Origin: Formed within English, by blending. Etymons: revue n., musical adj.Etymology: Blend of revue n. and musical adj.,…
Rhinestone Cowboys (Dallas Cowboys replacements nickname)
The 1987 NFL season featured a 23-day players' strike; replacement players were used during weeks 4-6. The Dallas Cowboys' replacement football palyers were dubbed the "Rhinestone…