Synagogue Twins (fried ham and eggs)
Jewish law does not permit eating pork. This fact found its way into restaurant slang, where “synagogue twins” became the slang for an order of fried ham and eggs. "'Synagogue…
Szechuan Fire (pun on “set you on fire”)
Sichuan/Szechuan/Szechwan cuisine can be spicy. "Szechuan" can sound like "set you on." Many restaurants and restaurant dishes/sauces have been named…
Szechwan Fire (pun on “set you on fire”)
Sichuan/Szechuan/Szechwan cuisine can be spicy. "Szechuan" can sound like "set you on." Many restaurants and restaurant dishes/sauces have been named…
Tabasco Sauce
Tabasco pepper sauce is named after the "Free and Sovereign State of Tabasco," in Mexico. The TABASCO BRAND website says that "Tabasco" is "a word of Mexican Indian origin…
Tablecloth Barbecue (Tablecloth BBQ)
Barbecue is often served in a shack -- and not at a fancy restaurant. The main barbecue feature is a barbecue pit and the smoke that it adds to the food; this style of cooking can't be made in…
Taco Tuesday
"Taco Tuesday" is when an eating establishment serves tacos on Tuesday -- usually at a reduced price. "Taco Tuesday" has been cited in print since at least 1971. Taco…
Tacotarian or Tacoterian (someone who eats tacos)
A "tacotarian" or "tacoterian" is a person who eats tacos. The food term is similar to many others, such as "vegetarian" and "pescatarian." "Tacoterian…
Tacoterian or Tacotarian (someone who eats tacos)
A "tacotarian" or "tacoterian" is a person who eats tacos. The food term is similar to many others, such as "vegetarian" and "pescatarian." "Tacoterian…
Tacro (taco + croissant)
"Tacro" (taco + croissant) is a portmanteau food word that has been trademarked by Vive La Tarte of San Francisco, California. Vive La Tarte announced the "tacro" on December 4,…
Taiyaki (Japanese fish-shaped cake)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: TaiyakiTaiyaki (鯛焼き , literally "baked sea bream") is a Japanese fish-shaped cake. It imitates the shape of the Tai (Japanese red seabream),…
Take-Out (not Take-Away)
Many countries has "take-away" shops, but New York City has "take-out." Who can forget those little boxes of "take-out" Chinese? It is either "take-out" or…
Takedown
Entry in progress -- B.P. Merriam-Webster DictionaryMain Entry: 1take·down Pronunciation: \ˈtāk-ˌdau̇n\ Function: noun Date: 1893 1 : the action or an act of taking down 2 : something (as a…
Takoyaki (Japanese octopus ball/dumpling)
"Takoyaki" (or "tako-yaki") are Japanese wheat flour balls filled with octopus, tempura, ginger, green onion and other ingredients (as desired). The "octopus balls"…
Talk Turkey (Talking Turkey)
To "talk turkey" originally meant to say pleasant things to the listener. Over the years, however, the term "talk cold turkey" -- shortened to "talk turkey" -- meant…
Tanked Tuesday
"Tanked Tuesday" is a drinking slang name for a day of the week. Alcoholic drinks are sold on this day, often at a reduced price. “Tanked Tuesday” has been cited in print since at…
Tasty Tuesday
"Tasty Tuesday" is an eating/drinking slang name for a day of the week. Food and/or alcoholic drinks are sold on this day, often at a reduced price. “Tasty Tuesday” has been cited in…
Tater Tots
"Tater Tots" is a registered trademark by Ore-Ida for frozen nuggets of deep-fried potatoes. Ore-Ida claims that the product was developed in 1953 and sold to stores in 1954, but an…
Tavern Sandwich
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Tavern sandwichA tavern sandwich is a sandwich commonly consumed in the Midwest region of the United States, originally consisting of unseasoned ground beef on…
TBM (tomato, basil and mozzarella)
"TBM" stands for "tomato, basil and mozzarella." "TBM sandwiches" was posted on the newsgroup alt.newlywed on July 31, 2000. The "TBM" and "Chicken…
Tempura
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: TempuraTempura (天ぷら or 天麩羅 tenpura, [tẽ̞mpɯᵝɾa]) is a Japanese dish usually consisting of seafood or vegetables that have been battered and…