Kerosene Row
"Kerosene Row" was an area of Mulberry Bend that was prone to fires. It was destroyed in the 1890s to create Mulberry Bend Park, now known as Columbus Park. "Kerosene Row" was…
Keynesian Put
The "Keynesian put" is a put option named after economist John Maynard Keynes (1883-1946) and Keynesian economics. Investors believed that the Federal Reserve would protect their…
Khachapuri (Georgian cheese-filled bread)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: KhachapuriKhachapuri, also spelled as Hachapuri (Georgian: ხაჭაპური [xɑtʃʼɑpʼuri] from ხაჭო xach'o "curds" +…
Kickback
Entry in progress -- B.P. Merriam Webster's Online DictionaryMain Entry: kick·back Pronunciation: \ˈkik-ˌbak\Function: noun Date: 19201 : a sharp violent reaction2 : a return of a part of a…
Kid Cheater (spatula)
Entry in progress -- B.P. A Way with WordsKid CheaterPosted by Grant Barrett on October 7, 2017Kid cheater and child cheater are synonyms for spatula, because when you’re baking a cake, a spatula…
Kids In Satan’s Service (KISS rock band name backronym)
The rock band "KISS" formed in New York City in 1973. The band was not "Kiss," but "KISS," in all upper case letters. "KISS" popularly stood for "Keep…
Killa Hill or Killer Hill (Park Hill, Staten Island)
The Park Hill neighborhood of Staten Island was known for its crime in the 1980s and 1990s. The nickname "Killa Hill" (or "Killah Hill" or "Killer Hill") has been…
Killer County (Kings County Hospital Center)
The Kings County Hospital Center has a Level 1 Trauma Center and gets many patients who are gunshot victims. The Kings County nickname of "Killer County" has been cited in print since at…
Killing (“make a killing”)
To "make a killing" means to make a large (and usually quick) profit. "Make a killing" has been cited in print since at least 1887, when it was used in horseracing. The saying…
Kilties (American League baseball team, later called Yankees)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: New York YankeesThe New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major…
King of Condiments (ketchup; mustard; salsa; shoyu; Tabasco)
Ketchup, King of Condiments was the title of a 2004 PBS documentary film. Although ketchup has long been regarded as the king of American condiments, the title has not been without serious…
Kings In Satan’s Service (KISS rock band name backronym)
The rock band "KISS" formed in New York City in 1973. The band was not "Kiss," but "KISS," in all upper case letters. "KISS" popularly stood for "Keep…
Kiss & Fly
John F. Kennedy International Airport has a "Kiss & Fly" area located at the Lefferts Boulevard Station. Travelers can avoid airport traffic by driving to the "Kiss &…
Kiss Cam (camera showing fans kissing)
A "kiss cam" at sporting events is a camera that captures two fans (almost always a male and a female couple), who then kiss for the camera. The kiss is usually shown over a large stadium…
Kissing Gallery or Kissing Room (Biltmore Room at Grand Central Terminal)
New York City's Grand Central Terminal (frequently called "Grand Central Station") opened in 1913. The New York Biltmore Hotel operated from 1913 to 1981. Grand Central's…
Kitchen Administration Fee (Kitchen Appreciation Fee; Kitchen Appreciation Charge)
A "Kitchen Appreciation Fee" (also called "Kitchen Appreciation Charge" or "Kitchen Administration Fee") of about 2%-5% is what some restaurants add to the bill. The…
Kitchen Appreciation Charge (Kitchen Appreciation Fee; Kitchen Administration Fee)
A "Kitchen Appreciation Fee" (also called "Kitchen Appreciation Charge" or "Kitchen Administration Fee") of about 2%-5% is what some restaurants add to the bill. The…
Kitchen Appreciation Fee (Kitchen Appreciation Charge; Kitchen Administration Fee)
A "Kitchen Appreciation Fee" (also called "Kitchen Appreciation Charge" or "Kitchen Administration Fee") of about 2%-5% is what some restaurants add to the bill. The…
Kitchenista
A "kitchenista" is someone who loves to be in the kitchen. The term uses the same derivative ending ("-ista") as the popular term "fashionista" from the 1990s;…
Knafcake (knafeh + cake)
The restaurant Shoo Shoo opened in 2018 at 371 Broome Street in Manhattan. A dessert on its dinner menu is "Pistachio Kanafeh ($12) Shredded filo baked with curd, served with pistachios &…