Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Lemon lawLemon laws are American state laws that provide a remedy for purchasers of cars that repeatedly fail to meet standards of quality and performance.…
Chinese "lemon chicken" was the specialty of Manhattan's Pearl's Chinese Restaurant, originally at 148 West 48th Street and then, in 1973, moved to 38 West 48th Street. The 1969…
"Here we come!""Where are you from?""New York.""What's your trade?""Lemonade." These are the opening lines to a game of charades that has…
"Leopard spots" (also called "leopard-spotting" or "leoparding") are the black charred spots on the end crust (cornicione) of a pizza. The term is sometimes used for…
A "leprechaun cookie" is one specialty that is made for St. Patrick's Day. It's a cookie made to look like a leprechaun -- somewhat similar to gingerbread men. The recipes…
During the period of World War I in the United States, there was a rise of anti-German sentiment, and German-sounding foods were renamed. Sauerkraut was called "liberty cabbage."…
During the period of World War I in the United States, there was a rise of anti-German sentiment, and German-sounding foods were re-named. A hamburger was called “liberty sandwich.” "[A]…
During the period of World War I in the United States, there was a rise of anti-German sentiment, and German-sounding foods were renamed. A hamburger was called “liberty steak.” "Notice to…
In May 2007, The Sopranos (an Italian-American television drama set in New Jersey) featured a sandwich called "Lincoln Logs" -- split hot dogs filled with cream cheese. It is not known…
A telegraph cable under the Atlantic Ocean provided the first transatlantic communications in 1858. "Three links of the Atlantic Cable" was used in restaurant slang for an order of…
entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Lion's Head (food)Lion's Head (simplified Chinese: 狮子头; traditional Chinese: 獅子頭; pinyin: Shīzitóu) or stewed meatball is a dish from…
Many liquids have been called “liquid gold” (that is, something very valuable and desired). Honey has been called “liquid gold” since at least On the Nature of Things by Lucretius (99…
Many liquids have been called "liquid gold" (that is, something very valuable and desired). Maple syrup has been called "liquid gold" since at least 1910 and 1960. Honey has…
Gazpacho (sometimes spelled "gaspacho") is a cold vegetable soup from Andalusia in Spain. The dish has been called "liquid salad" since at least 1952. In July 2010, the New York…
Livermush (or "liver mush") is a dish that is similar to scrapple, except a pig's liver is used instead of a pig's feet. Cornmeal, sage an pepper are added, making it resemble a…
A "loaded" potato is often a baked potato loaded with cheese, bacon bits and sour cream. "Loaded potato skins" have been cited in Los Angeles since 1981; "loaded baked…
"Lobster Fra Diavolo" (Italian meaning "Brother Devil") is served in Italian restaurants, mostly in America. The dish is believed to be American because Maine lobsters were…
"Lobster Newberg' (also spelled "Lobster Newburg" or "Lobster Newburgh") was invented at Delmonico's restaurant in New York City in the late 1800s. The name…
"Lobster palaces" were turn-of-the-century (1900, that is) restaurants-night clubs around Broadway. The name arose because expensive food, such as "lobster," was often served at…
"Lobsterrific" (lobster + terrific) is a superlative for describing lobster. A 1965 newspaper advertisement for Stoffer's Lobster Newburg described it as "lobsterrific." A…