Tampa: The Big Guava
After the 1970s popularity of "the Big Apple," everybody started getting into the act. "Big Guava" (for Tampa, Florida) is from the 1970s, but it remains popular. Tampa…
Holidays/Events/Parades
Tampiqueña Plate (Carne Asada Tampiqueña; Steak Tampiqueña )
A Tampiqueña plate usually has carne asada (thinly sliced steak), plus enchiladas, beans, and white panela cheese. It is the only major combination plate in Mexico, and it's served in Tex-Mex…
TANJ (There Ain’t No Justice)
"There ain't no justice" is a phrase that dates to at least the 1850s. "There Ain't No Justice" was the title of several "Moon Mullins" newspaper comic…
Tank Town (small town)
Performing professionals in a big city like New York often also gave performances at "tank towns." A "tank town" (or "water tank town") was a town that had, as its…
Tanked Tuesday
"Tanked Tuesday" is a drinking slang name for a day of the week. Alcoholic drinks are sold on this day, often at a reduced price. “Tanked Tuesday” has been cited in print since at…
Tanks for the Memories (Killeen slogan)
The city of Killeen is located next to Fort Hood, first built in 1942 to feature a new Tank Destroyer Tactical and Firing Center. In the late 1980s, Killeen officially adopted the slogan,…
Tannersville: Painted Village in the Sky (nickname)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Tannersville, New YorkTannersville is a village in Greene County, New York, USA. The village is in the east-central part of the town of Hunter on Route 23A. The…
TANSTAAFMWH (There Ain’t No Such Thing As A Free Minimum Wage Hike)
"TANSTAAFL" stands for "There Ain't No Such Thing As A Free Lunch." "TANSTAAFMWH" means "There Ain't No Such Thing As A Free Minimum Wage Hike.…
Taper Tantrum (taper + temper tantrum)
The Federal Reserve Bank (the "Fed") had a large quantitative easing (QE) program in 2013; there were rumors in mid-2013 that the Fed would "taper" and end the program. The blog…
Taquito
"Taquitos" are rolled tacos. A taquito is a tortilla (corn or flour) with a filling (usually chicken or beef) that is deep-fried. Taquitos often have cheese, lettuce, guacamole, sour…
Tar Beach
"Tar Beach" is the rooftop (often composed of tar) where one can sit and get a tan, as if on the beach. The term "tar beach" has been cited in print since at least 1941. New…
Tar Beach (rooftop)
"Tar Beach" is the rooftop (often composed of tar) where one can sit and get a tan, as if on the beach. The term "tar beach" has been cited in print since at least 1941. New…
Tartan Day Parade
Scotland has been late to the New York City list of ethnic parades. The first "Tartan Day Parade" was held only recently, in 1999. Certainly, it's no match for the traditional St.…
Tarzhay or Tarjay (Target nickname)
Target is one of the largest retailers in America. Some people give the name a faux French accent, calling the store "Tar-jay" or "Tar-zhay." The nickname "Tarjay" has…
Tasso
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Tasso hamTasso Ham is a specialty of Cajun cuisine. In this case, "ham" is a misnomer, since tasso is not made from the leg of a pig, but the shoulder…
Taste of Chinatown
The "Taste of Chinatown" is a recent event. It was held in 2004 and 2005 and appears that it will be held annually. It features mostly Chinese food, of course.…
Taste of the Nation Brooklyn
Brooklyn is part of Share Our Strength's annual "Taste of the Nation" fundraising festival. http://www.gothamist.com/June 13: Taste of the Nation BrooklynGet a taste of the finest…
Taste of the Village
The "Taste of the Village" (Greenwich Village, of course) began in 2003. Greenwich Village has loads of restaurants you can visit every day; the "taste" is just a small taste.…
Taste of Times Square
The "Taste of Times Square" began in 1994 in, well, Times Square. It usually takes place on West 46th Street, between Broadway and Ninth Avenue (including Restaurant Row). The 2006…
Taste of Tribeca & Dine Around Downtown
Two new lower Manhattan food festivals are "Taste of Tribeca" (1994) and "Dine Around Downtown" (1997). Taste of Tribeca was once $15, but is (in 2005) $40 in advance and $45 on…