Free State of Galveston (Galveston nickname)
Galveston was nicknamed the "Free State of Galveston" during the Prohibition because of its illegal liquor, gambling and prostitution. The end of Prohibition and criminal investigations…
French Fried Onion Rings
French fried onion rings are said to have been invented at Texas' Pig Stand restaurants (the first "drive ins") in the 1920s. However, "French fried onions" are cited from…
French Fried Potatoes (Paris, Texas myth)
Does anybody really believe that french fried potatoes (french fries) were really named for Paris, Texas? Well, how about the Texas Legislature in 2006, where a bill mentioning this was proposed?…
Frequently Returning Your Shit (Fry’s Electronics nickname/acronym)
Fry's Electronics began in 1985 in Sunnyvale, California. There are 34 Fry's stores, with 17 located in California and 8 in Texas. The unflattering nickname/acronym of "Frequently…
Frickles (fried pickles)
Fried pickles have long been popular in Texas and many parts of the South, but are now served all across the United States. "Frickles" is a new name often used for "fried…
Friday Night Lights
"Friday Night Lights" is the title of a 1990 book by H. G. Bissinger about the 1988 football season of the Permian High School Panthers, of Odessa, Texas. The book was made into a 2004…
Fried Coke
"Fried Coke" was the creation of Abel Gonzalez, Jr. for the 2006 Texas State Fair. Dallas Morning NewsWhat will State Fair vendors fry next?Concessionaires bubbling with excitement over…
Fried Food Capital of Texas (State Fair of Texas)
The State Fair of Texas began its friendly food fight, the Big Tex Choice Awards, in 2005. The nickname "Fried Food Capital of Texas" was added in 2006. The State Fair of Texas has long…
Fried Green Tomatoes (Green Tomatoes Fried)
The dish of "fried green tomatoes" (also called "green tomatoes fried" in the 19th century) is known through the South. The dish was popularized by Fannie Flagg's 1991…
Fried Ice Cream (Mexican Fried Ice Cream or Fried Mexican Ice Cream)
"Fried ice cream" is a popular dessert at Tex-Mex restaurants. It's often called "Mexican Fried Ice Cream" or "Fried Mexican Ice Cream." Fried ice cream is…
Fried Onion Burger (Onion Fried Burger; Onionburger)
The fried onion burger (also written as "fried onion hamburger," "onion-fried burger' and "onionburger") is a specialty of El Reno, Oklahoma. Johnnie's Grill…
Fried Pickles (Fried Dill Pickles; French Fried Pickle Slices)
Fried pickles are served throughout the South (and, now, in many northern cities as well). The exact origin of "fried pickles," however, is unknown. It is claimed in the Wikipedia (below)…
Friendly City (Amarillo nickname)
"Friendship" is the motto of Texas, so it's no surprise that Texas towns are friendly. Amarillo called itself "the friendly city" in the 1930s, when it was entertaining…
Friendly City (Austin nickname)
"The Friendly City" has been an Austin nickname since 1925, when it was promoted by the city's chamber of commerce. In the 2000s, this was replaced with the popular unofficial…
Frijoles Refritos (refried beans)
Frijoles refritos (or "refried beans" in English) are a staple of Tex-Mex cuisine. The beans are cooked and mashed in hot oil. (Oxford English Dictionary)refry, v.trans. To fry again. So…
Frings (French Fries + Onion Rings)
"Frings" are orders of half french fries and half onion rings. The "frings" name was trademarked by Jack in the Box (a hamburger chain popular in California and Texas) in 1979,…
Frisclosure (Frisco nickname during foreclosure crisis)
The city of Frisco grew rapidly during the 1990s, selling itself as an attractive and affordable Dallas suburb. In 2007, home foreclosures shot up 45% and the city was being nicknamed…
Frito Pie
Fritos corn chips began in 1932. Someone, sometime, thought of the idea of adding chili to the corn chips and "Frito pie" was born. Daisy Dean Doolin, the mother of Frito founder Elmer…
Fritoque
Fritoque (pronounced "free-toke-ay," not "free-tokie" as sometimes cited) was a popular San Antonio recipe that included chili con carne, cheese, onions, and corn chips…
Frozen Margarita (cocktail)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: MargaritaThe Margarita is one of the most common tequila-based cocktails, made with tequila mixed with triple sec and lime or lemon juice, often served with…