Culinology (culinary + technology)
"Culinology" (culinary arts + food technology) is a word coined by Winston Riley, the first president and founder of the Research Chefs Association. "Culinology" is a registered…
Education/Schools
Cultural Marxist Media (CMM)
"Cultural Marxist Media" (CMM) spread "Cultural Marxism." This is programming meant to destroy individualism and the family structure in favor of the collective and globalism.…
CultureFest
NYC & Company (formerly the New York Convention and Visitors Bureau) has hosted a "CultureFest" since 2001. Many organizations have participated.…
CUNY (City University of New York)
First there was SUNY ("sue-knee," not "sunny"), the State University of New York. Then came CUNY ("cue-knee," not "cunny"), the City University of New York.…
Cuomo Chips (chips that allow bars to stay open under NY Gov. Cuomo)
The 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak resulted in the closing of many bars. New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo ruled in July 2020 that bars could open up for outdoor dining, but the bars had to also…
Cuomo Nepotism Network (CNN nickname)
The Cable News Network (now called CNN) began in 1980 as the first all-news 24-hour television network. CNN has been called the "Cuomo Nepotism Network" by many because it hired Chris…
Cuomo Nepotism Network (CNN nickname)
The Cable News Network (now called CNN) began in 1980 as the first all-news 24-hour television network. CNN has been called the "Cuomo Nepotism Network" by many because it hired Chris…
Cuomo News Network (CNN nickname)
The Cable News Network (now called CNN) began in 1980 as the first all-news 24-hour television network. CNN has been called the "Cuomo News Network" by many because it hired Chris Cuomo…
Cuomo News Network (CNN nickname)
The Cable News Network (now called CNN) began in 1980 as the first all-news 24-hour television network. CNN has been called the "Cuomo News Network" by many because it hired Chris Cuomo…
Cup Cake (Cupcake)
The origin of the "cup cake" (or "cupcake") is unknown, but the food name appears in American cookbooks, beginning in 1828. It is possible that the cupcake originated in the…
Cupcakery (cupcake + bakery)
A "cupcakery" (cupcake + bakery) is a bakery that specializes in cupcakes. The term "cupcakery" has been cited in print since at least 2001. Many establishments have…
Cupset (World Cup + upset)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: FIFA World CupThe FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national…
Cuptail (cupcake + cocktail)
A "cuptail" (cupcake + cocktail) is an alcoholic cupcake. Some variations include a Margarita cuptail, a Mojito cuptail and a Kalhua-infused chocolate cuptail. The term…
Curate’s Assistant (muffin/cake stand)
"Curate's assistant" is the curious name for a muffin stand (also used for small cakes and sandwiches). The stand is usually two or three shelves and is made of wicker or wood.…
Curb Exchange
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: American Stock ExchangeNYSE Amex Equities, formerly known as the American Stock Exchange (AMEX) is an American stock exchange situated in New York. AMEX was a…
Curbstone Broker
Entry in progress -- B.P. (Oxford English Dictionary)curb-stone, kerb-stoneattrib., as curb-stone broker (U.S.), a broker, not a member of the stock exchange, who transacts business in the streets;…
Curly Fries (Curly French Fries; Suzy-Q Potatoes)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: French friesFrench fries (American English, sometimes capitalized), fries, or French-fried potatoes are thin strips of deep-fried potato. Americans often refer…
Currency of Last Resort (gold nickname)
Gold has been called the "currency of last resort." When people lose faith in governments and their fiat currencies, they buy and trade in gold. "Gold is a currency of last…
Curry Hill (curry + Murray Hill)
The Indian restaurant "Curry in a Hurry," at Lexington Avenue and 28th Street, helped give rise to the neighborhood nickname "Curry Hill." The neighborhood is just south of…
Curse of the Bambino
The Boston Red Sox won the 2004 baseball World Series. Apparently, this curse does not exist. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curse_of_the_BambinoThe Curse of the Bambino was an urban myth or…