New York City

(Barnum’s) Animal Crackers

Everyone knows that "Animal Crackers" were first made by the National Biscuit Company (Nabisco) in New York City in 1902. They used to be called "Barnum's Animals." Barnum,…

(Gate) Crasher

New Yorkers love something for nothing. (Historical Dictionary of American Slang, A-G)gate-crasher n. a forward or undesirable person who attends or enters a sporting event, social function, or…

(Summer) Fancy Food Show

The Summer Fancy Food Show has been an annual event for the trade since 1955. http://www.specialtyfood.com/do/fancyFoodShow/LocationsAndDatesThe National Association for the Specialty Food Trade is…

#NotMyGroundhog

According to Groundhog Day tradition, if a groundhog sees its shadow on February 2nd, this means six more weeks of winter. Many people people this tradition makes no sense, and the term…