St. Paul Sandwich
The St. Paul sandwich is a sandwich that contains egg. The original "St. Paul" sandwich dates to the 1890s, and a "St. Paul" sandwich (or "egg foo young" sandwich) has…
Standard American Diet (SAD)
Food authors have discussed the term "standard American diet" in print since at least the 1930s. The name "Standard American Diet" and its acronym "S.A.D." have been…
Star (cocktail)
Entry in progress -- B.P. 21 May 1893, Cleveland (OH) Plain Dealer, pg. 17, col. 2:THE MANHATTAN.The Greatest of American Democratic Clubs.The Manhattan club at Fifth avenue and Thirty-fourth…
Stars and Stripes (pork and beans nickname)
"Stars and stripes" is 19th century American restaurant slang for the very common dish of "pork and beans." "Hears his neighbor's order for pork and beans transformed…
Staten Island (cocktail)
The "Manhattan" cocktail has existed since at least the 1880s, but for many years it was noted that the borough of Staten Island did not have a cocktail of its own. There is a…
Staten Island Ferry (cocktail)
A Staten Island Ferry cocktail is cited on Wikipedia/Wikitender as consisting of rum and pineapple -- a piña colada without the coconut cream (that is not native to Staten Island, New York). The…
Steak de Burgo
Steak de Burgo is a steak dish popular in Des Moines, Iowa. It was invented (or popularized) by John Compiano (1920-1984), who served it at his Johnny and Kay's night club that opened in 1946.…
Steak Diane
Steak Diane is a tableside-flambéed dish. The steak is cut thin and often brandy or Madeira is poured over it, as well as a sauce of such ingredients as butter, mushrooms, mustard, shallots,…
Steak Fries (potatoes)
"Steak fries" (the potato dish, not the outdoor event similar to a barbecue or fish fry) are a thicker cut of french fries, often served with steak. The thicker cut gives a baked potato…
Steak Murphy
Steak Murphy is a New Jersey dish of unknown origins. "STEAKS, Scampi or Murphy, with Mushrooms, Hot Peppers & Wine" was an ad by Andrew's Club 35 in the Asbury Park (NJ) Evening…
Steak Soup
Entry in progress -- B.P. Midwest LivingMidwest Soups State by StateBy Diana McMillen. Photographs by Mark ThomasMissouri: Kansas City Steak SoupThe Show Me State stockyards once helped deliver…
Sterngating (stern + tailgating)
"Sterngating" (stern + tailgating) is when a tailgate picnic is held from a boat instead of a car, van, or pickup truck. The tradition appears to have started at the University of…
Stinger (steak + chicken finger); Stinger Fries; Stinger Pizza; Stinger Taco
A "Stinger" sandwich is a hoagie or sub sandwich that contains chicken fingers and steak (like a Philly cheesesteak). It also often has lettuce, tomatoes, onions and hot sauce. The book…
Stinky Tofu (chòu dòufu)
The Chinese dish of "chòu dòufu" is popularly known as "stinky tofu" for a very good reason -- it smells bad. The tofu is highly fermented and is seasoned with soy sauce,…
Story Food
The term "story food" was coined in Newsweek's "Cutting Edge Chefs Serve Up Food That Tells a Story" by Bruce Palling on may 6, 2014. Food tells a story just like the old…
Stoup (stew + soup)
A "stoup" (stew + soup) is thinner than a stew, but thicker than a soup. Television food cook Rachael Ray has popularized the word "stoup," and a trademark was filed in 2007.…
Straight Up (undiluted)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Straight up (bartending)In bartending, the term straight up (or up) refers to an alcoholic drink that is shaken or stirred with ice and then strained and served…
Strategic Chocolate Reserve (Strategic Petroleum Reserve + chocolate)
There is a Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and some people believe there should be a Strategic Chocolate Reserve. "I maintain a strategic chocolate reserve for just such occasions" was…
Strawberry Lemonade
Lemonade has long been a popular summer drink. Strawberry lemonade has been a popular variant, cited in print since at least 1857. Strawberry lemonade has been popular in the circus and might have…
Street Food
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Street foodStreet food is food obtainable from a streetside vendor, often from a makeshift or portable stall. While some street foods are regional, many are…