New York City

LoMo (Lower Morningside Heights)

LoMo (Lower Morningside Heights) is another new one to the endless stream of neighborhood nicknames. http://dreaminaret.blogspot.com/2006/02/rise-of-soha-and-lomo.htmlWednesday, February 08,…

London Broil

"London broil" was popularized by New York City restaurants in the 1920s-1940s; the term "London broil" is seldom used in London, England. It is possible that a New York…

Lone Star Punch

Lone Star Punch is an original concoction of Hill Country, a barbecue restaurant located on West 26th Street in New York City. Lone Star Punch contains Lone Star Beer and vodka, plus lemon juice…

Lone Star State (Texas nickname)

Texas is called the "Lone Star State" from the single star in its flag. “Why is Texas called the Lone Star State?"/"It’s their Yelp rating" is a modern joke. Wikipedia:…

Lone Star Tick

The "lone star tick" (Amblyomma americanum) has been cited in print since at least 1899. The tick can be found in Texas, but also throughout the Midwest and in the east coast of the…

Long Island Italian Gravy

Pasta sauce is sometimes called "gravy." "Jersey Italian Gravy" is a commercial product that was trademarked with a date of first use of August 10, 2011. The founders of the…

Long Island: “Longuyland”

"Longuyland" is, supposedly, how New Yorkers in the 1920s and 1930s pronounced "Long Island." The name "Longuyland" has been cited in print since at least 1925, and…