Croque Monsieur (Croque Madame)
The Croque Monsieur (also "Croque-Monsieur" or "croque-monsieur," French for the words "bite"/"crunch" and "Mister") has roots and similarites to…
Croton cocktail, highball (Croton Aqueduct water)
"Croton cocktail" is a term for "water" that allegedly dates back to October 1842 and the opening of the Croton reservoir. Lemon was reportedly added to the water for the…
Croutoff (crouton + off)
There are salad croutons, but no croutoffs. There are several jokes, such as "crouton, croutoff" (like "clap on, clap off" of The Clapper, and "wax on, wax off" from…
Crowler (can + growler)
A "growler" is a term for a pail of beer, made popular in New York City bars in the 1880s. A young person would be sent to "rush the growler" (that is, bring home some beer).…
Crozel (croissant + pretzel)
"Crozel" (croissant + pretzel) is a portmanteau food word that was introduced by Crumbs bakery in October 2014. The "crozel" came in a Nutella flavor. ThrillistCRUMBS IS REBORN,…
Cruffin (croissant + muffin)
Mr Holmes Bakehouse, of San Francisco, California, opened in November 2014 and popularized the "cruffin" (croissant + muffin). National news stories about the "cruffin" were…
Crumbs Along the Mohawk (ice cream flavor)
Stewart's Shops (located primarily around Albany, NY) introduced a "Crumbs Along the Mohawk" flavor in 2000. The name "Crumbs Along the Mohawk" is a nod to the Mohawk River…
Crun (croissant + cinnamon bun)
"Crun" (croissant + cinnamon bun) is a bakery creation and portmanteau word, similar to "cronut" (croissant + donut). The website of 101.5 WPDH (Poughkeepsie, NY) announced on…
Crunkcake (crunk/drunk + cupcake)
A "crunkcake" (crunk/drunk + cupcake) is an alcoholic cupcake. "Crunkcake" has been cited in print since at least September 2008, but received popularity when Sabath and Faith…
Cube Steak
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Cube steakCube steak is a cut of beef, usually top round or top sirloin, tenderized by fierce pounding with a meat mallet, or use of an electric tenderizer.…
Cuchifrito
"Cuchifrito" are small, fried parts of a pig. Stores with "cuchifritos" signs have dotted the Puerto Rican areas of New York City for the past fifty years. Amazingly, the word…
Culinary Alley
"Culinary Alley" is a a name proposed by Honi Klein, executive director of the Village Alliance business improvement district, for West Eighth Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. The…
Culinology (culinary + technology)
"Culinology" (culinary arts + food technology) is a word coined by Winston Riley, the first president and founder of the Research Chefs Association. "Culinology" is a registered…
Cuomo Chips (chips that allow bars to stay open under NY Gov. Cuomo)
The 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak resulted in the closing of many bars. New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo ruled in July 2020 that bars could open up for outdoor dining, but the bars had to also…
Cup Cake (Cupcake)
The origin of the "cup cake" (or "cupcake") is unknown, but the food name appears in American cookbooks, beginning in 1828. It is possible that the cupcake originated in the…
Cuptail (cupcake + cocktail)
A "cuptail" (cupcake + cocktail) is an alcoholic cupcake. Some variations include a Margarita cuptail, a Mojito cuptail and a Kalhua-infused chocolate cuptail. The term…
Curate’s Assistant (muffin/cake stand)
"Curate's assistant" is the curious name for a muffin stand (also used for small cakes and sandwiches). The stand is usually two or three shelves and is made of wicker or wood.…
Curly Fries (Curly French Fries; Suzy-Q Potatoes)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: French friesFrench fries (American English, sometimes capitalized), fries, or French-fried potatoes are thin strips of deep-fried potato. Americans often refer…
Cutlery, Pokelery, Scooplery (knives, forks, spoons)
The knife, fork and spoon constitute "cutlery," but many people believe that only the knife qualifies at cutlery because it "cuts." Forks have sometimes been called…
Cutlery, Stablery, Scooplery (knives, forks, spoons)
The knife, fork and spoon constitute "cutlery," but many people believe that only the knife qualifies at cutlery because it "cuts." Forks have sometimes been called…