Glutteny (gluten + gluttony)
"Gluttony" shouldn't be confused with the portmanteau word "gluteny" or "glutenny" (gluten + gluttony), but there are jokes. "Gluteny is one of the 7 deadly…
Go Cup
A "go cup" (or "to-go cup") is a (usually plastic) cup that one can use to carry a drink out of a restaurant or a bar. New Orleans, Louisiana, has had "go cups" since…
God Shot (perfect shot of espresso)
A "God shot" is a perfect shot of espresso, as if made by God. "I have to work *hard* to get a 'god shot' out of it" was cited on alt.coffee on November 28, 1999.…
Golden Apple (Dept. of Health award)
The Golden Apple Quality Improvement Initiative was started in 2005 by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Outstanding food service establishments receive a "golden apple" award…
Golden Brown and Delicious (GBD)
"Golden brown and delicious" is a popular description of certain foods as served. "Golden brown and delicious" was said of bacon in 1909. The initials "GBD" have been…
Gondola Sandwich
Entry in progress -- B.P. The long list of the names of sandwiches served on long rolls includes blimpie, bomber, Cuban (medianoche), Dagwood, garibaldi, grinder, hero, hoagie, Italian, jawbreaker,…
Goober Burger or Goober Hamburger (hamburger with peanut butter)
Entry in progress -- B.P. 1 September 1963, Trenton (NJ) Sunday Times-Advertiser, "Forward In Homemaking" by Mrs. Margaret M. Lawson, Mercer County Home Agent, pt. 3, pg. 4, col. 2:GOOBER…
Gooey Butter Cake
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Gooey butter cakeGooey butter cake is a type of cake traditionally made in the American Midwest city of St. Louis. Gooey butter cake is a flat and dense cake…
Gorilla (grilled cheese sandwich)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Grilled cheeseA grilled cheese (or toasted sandwich) is a hot sandwich typically prepared by heating one or more slices of cheese between slices of bread, with…
Gorp (Granola, Oats, Raisins, Peanuts; Good Old Raisins and Peanuts)
"Gorp" is a simple, high-energy snack mix, usually consisting of nuts and raisins, with chocolate, granola, seeds and other ingredients often added. Other names for gorp include…
Gospel Brunch
The "gospel brunch" was a regular feature at Lola's, a Cajun/Creole-style restaurant at 30 West 22nd Street in Chelsea from 1985-2004; in 2007, Lola's reopened at 15 Watts…
Gourdgeous (gourd + gorgeous)
Entry in progress -- BP Reddit -- CleanjokesPosted by u/chacham2 January 7, 2022What do you call a beautiful pumpkin?GOURDgeous.
Gourmaise (gourmet + mayonnaise)
"Gourmaise" (gourmet + mayonnaise) has been used as the name of several trademarked products. McCormick & Co. had a trademark (now expired) on "Gourmaise" in 1971.…
Gourmet
"Gourmet" (cited in English since at least 1798) originally meant a wine merchant's assistant or a wine taster. With one sip, the gourmet could tell exactly what he was drinking. The…
Gourmonster (gourmet/gourmand + monster)
On April 22, 2009, a New York (NY) Post story by Carla Spartos was titled: "Gourmonsters: They're the food police, and they think they're better than you." The new word is a…
Gracie Mansion Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
New York City mayors have long served cookies at Gracie Mansion (the mayor's official residence, where the mayor has an official chef). Mayor Ed Koch had a chef who baked various types of…
Grandma Pizza (Grandma Slice)
Entry in progress -- B.P. A "grandpa pizza"/"grandpa slice" is sometimes sold, but there are no standard ingredients for this. Wikipedia: PizzaNew York-style pizza is a style…
Grandpa Pizza (Grandpa Slice)
"Grandma pizza"/"grandma slice" was popularized on Long Island and is a square pizza with cheese and tomatoes. There usually is not "grandpa pizza," but this has been…
Granny’s Potatoes or Grandma’s Mashed Potatoes (Laonai Yangyu)
"Granny's potatoes" or "Grandma's mashed potatoes" (Laonai Yangyu) is a traditional dish of China's Yunnan province. Supposedly, the name is because the potato is…
Grasp at Good Luck (Chinese dish of shredded chicken with carrots)
"Grasp at Good Luck" is a Chinese-American restaurant dish found on many menus in the section "special health and diet menu." "Grasp at Good Luck ... $7.25 Shredded chicken…