Delish (delicious)
"Delish" is another way of saying "delicious" and has been cited in print since at least 1920. Television chef Rachael Ray has made "delish" one of her catchwords,…
Delmonico Potatoes
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Delmonico's Restaurant Delmonico’s Restaurant was one of the first continuously run restaurants in the United States and is considered to be one of the…
Delmonico Steak
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Delmonico's Restaurant Delmonico’s Restaurant was one of the first continuously run restaurants in the United States and is considered to be one of the…
Depression Cake
Cakes were called "depression cakes" as early as 1932. The "depression" referred to the 1930s' economic depression, not a depression in the cake. Recipes differ; the most…
Depression Sandwich (hot dog)
Fluky's of Chicago -- frequently credited for originating the Chicago hot dog -- is often said to have served a "Depression Sandwich" (hot dog) for a nickel during the 1930s.…
Deskfast (desk + breakfast)
"Deskfast" (desk + breakfast) is a breakfast eaten at an office desk. The breakfast usually consists of simply prepared, ready-to-eat foods. Fantastic Foods of Petaluma, California,…
Destination Bartender
A "destination restaurant" is a restaurant that people who don't live in the neighborhood go out of their way to dine at. A "destination bartender" is a bartender so good…
Devil’s Food Cake
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Devil's food cakeDevil's food cake is a rich, chocolate layer cake. Devil's food cake is aptly considered a counterpart to angel cake, that is…
Devil’s Lettuce (marijuana)
Amsinckia tessellata is a species of fiddleneck known by many names, including "devil's lettuce." This name was used in the book A Flora of California (1943) by Willis Linn Jepson.…
Did I Eat That (“diet” backronym)
"Did I Eat That" is a jocular backronym (back acronym) that is sometimes given for the word "diet." The backronym was popularized in the book title D.I.E.T.: Did I Eat That :…
Diet Joke (Diet Coke nickname)
"Diet Joke" is an unflattering nickname for Diet Coke that has been printed on many images. Some have claimed that "Diet Joke" doesn't help people's diets, while…
Dijon Vu (dijon mustard + deja vu)
"Dijon vu" (dijon mustard + deja vu) is a jocular formation meaning "the same mustard as before." The term "dijon vu" has been infrequently used and is rarely spoken,…
Dill Piccolo (dill pickle + piccolo)
There is a "piccolo" (a wind instrument), there is a "dill pickle" (a pickled cucumber) and then there is a "dill piccolo -- the wind instrument that plays only sour…
Dillicious (dill + delicious)
"Dill-icious" or "dillicious" (dill + delicious) is pun, often used to describe dill pickles. The term appears to have started in New York City delicatessens. "The…
Dim Sum
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Dim sumDim sum is the name for a Chinese cuisine which involves a wide range of light dishes served alongside Chinese tea. Dishes may include meat, seafood, and…
Din-din (dinner)
"Din-din" is a child's way of saying "dinner." "Din-din" is cited in print from at least 1861 and appeared first in English (and not American) publications.…
Dine and Dash
"Dine and dash" is what occurs when someone eats at a restaurant and then leaves without paying. It's not known of the term comes from New York City, but it's cited from the…
Dirty Sprite
"Dirty Sprite" became popular in 2011 and consists of Sprite, cough syrup, and a Jolly Rancher. A story in the New York (NY) Times on November 4, 2011, stated that a "Dirty…
Dirty Water Dog
A post on Roadfood.com, 11-19-2003: "A 'dirty water dog'is an affectionate name for a push cart hot dog or a hot dog you would get off a lunch truck. I think it may be a New York/New…
Disco Fries (American version of “Poutine”)
"Disco fries" are first cited in 1996 and are believed to have started at New Jersey diners. Some think that "disco fries" means "diner fries," while others insist…