South Brooklyn’s Secret Suburb (Ditmas Park, Brooklyn)
Ditmas Park, in Brooklyn, has a historic district and a suburban feel. Some have called it "Brooklyn's Secret Suburb" or "South Brooklyn's Secret Suburb." "South…
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South By or Southby (South by Southwest or SXSW)
Austin's "South by Southwest" festival (since 1987) is often referred to by its initials (SXSW). In the 2000s, the festival grew very large, expanding beyond indie bands to include…
South Carolina: “South Carolina is too small for a republic and too large for an insane asylum”
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: James L. PetigruJames Louis Petigru (May 10, 1789 – March 9, 1863) was an American lawyer, politician, and jurist in South Carolina. He is best known for his…
South Carolina: Palmetto State (nickname)
Entry in progress -- B.P.Sabal palmetto Wikipedia: Seal of South CarolinaThe Great Seal of the State of South Carolina was adopted in 1776. The seal is made up of two elliptical areas, linked by…
South Carolina: Weasel (nickname)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: List of mammals of SOuth CarolinaMustelidae . Least weasel (Mustela nivalis). Long-tailed weasel (Mustela frenata). Mink (Mustela vison). North American river…
South Dakota: Blizzard State (nickname)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Google Books28 April 1888, The Railway News, pg. 693:This blizzard was supposed to come from what is called now the Blizzard State — Dakota. Google BooksOctober 1889,…
South Dakota: Coyote State (nickname)
Coyotes are so common in South Dakota that the University of South Dakota athletic teams are the "Coyotes." The coyote was made the official state animal in 1949. South Dakota became a…
South Dallas (North Austin nickname)
North Austin is a place of suburban shopping centers, like the Arboretum and the Domain. Some people claim that North Austin doesn't have the artistic, bohemian feel of South Austin. North…
South Hudson Institute of Technology (West Point nickname)
The United States Military Academy at West Point (about fifty miles north of New York City on the Hudson River) is an elite educational institution that was founded in 1802. Students who…
South of the Border Cider
South of the Border Cider contains apple cider and tequila. The drink is on Central Market's website and Emeril's website and is mentioned in a 1990 book, but doesn't appear in too…
South Texas Crossroads (Victoria city, county nickname)
The city of Victoria, Texas (county seat of Victoria County) is centrally located from Austin, Houston, Corpus Christi, and San Antonio. The city/county has been called the "South Texas…
South Waco Shrimp (chicken tails)
"South Waco shrimp" is another name for chicken tails. The dish is served at Krispy Chicken in Waco. Ask the ExpertYou can also look for Krispy Chicken phone 254-754-3869 located @ 601 S.…
Southern Millionaires University (Southern Methodist University/SMU nickname)
Southern Methodist University (SMU) is located near the affluent communities of University Park and Highland Park. SMU's undergraduates are sometimes stereotyped as being spoiled rich kids.…
Southside Fade (haircut)
The "Southside Fade" is a "fade" haircut that is short on the bottom and progressively thicker on the top of the head. "Southside" means the south side of Houston,…
Southwaste (for “southwest”)
"Southworst" is a derogatory term for "southwest." Southwest Airlines (based in Dallas) was nicknamed "Southworst" by at least 1991. The former Southwest Conference…
Southwaste Airlines (Southwest Airlines nickname)
"Southworst" is a derogatory term for "southwest." Southwest Airlines (based in Dallas) was nicknamed "Southworst" by at least 1991. The former Southwest Conference…
Southwest (Southwestern)
Texas has been described as part of the "South-west" since at least 1819. (Oxford English Dictionary)south-west, adv., n., and a. U.S. The south-western states. 1835 J. H. OTEY in W. M.…
Southwest Burger (Southwestern Burger)
A "Southwest Burger" (or "Southwestern Burger") is a hamburger with Southwestern ingredients. Although the ingredients vary, guacamole appears to be the most popular. Other…
Southwest Salad or Southwestern Salad (Southwest Chicken Salad or Southwestern Chicken Salad)
In 2007, McDonald's introduced a "Southwest Salad." In 2003, Jack in the Box introduced a "Southwest Salad" and Chick-fil-A introduced a "Southwest Chargrilled…
Southwestern Crab Cakes (Southwest Crab Cakes)
Southwestern Crab Cakes (or Southwest Crab Cakes) is a seemingly Gulf Coast dish, but it appears perhaps most frequently on restaurant menus in Austin, Texas. "Southwestern crab cakes" is…