Big Apple dance craze (1937)
The Big Apple dance craze of 1937 popularized the "Big Apple" term, but didn't originate it. New York (NY) Morning Telegraph track writer John J. Fitz Gerald (1893-1963) had been…
Big Apple dance craze (1937)
The Big Apple dance craze of 1937 popularized the "Big Apple" term, but didn't originate it. New York (NY) Morning Telegraph track writer John J. Fitz Gerald (1893-1963) had been…
Big Apple Diner (Whitehall, NY, 1987-present)
The Big Apple Diner in the hamlet of Low Hampton, at 11850 US-4 near Whitehall, New York, opened in 1987. The name "Big Apple" is because the building was rented from the Vermont Apple…
Big Apple Donuts & Coffee (Malaysia chain, 2007-present)
Big Apple Donuts & Coffee is a retail chain that began in Damansara, Selangor, Malaysia, in 2007, Stores are now located in both Malaysia and Cambodia. The company logo shows some buildings,…
Big Apple Doughnut (Krispy Kreme donut, 2020)
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts opened a flagship Times Square store (1601 Broadway, at West 48th Street) on September 15, 2020. Exclusive to this store is the "Big Apple Doughnut," meant to look…
Big Apple Dyke News (1981-1988)
Big Apple Dyke News (also called B.A.D. News) was a self-described "lesbian feminist monthly" from New York City. The first issue was March 1981 and the last issue was Summer 1988.…
Big Apple Elevator Service and Consulting (2006-present)
Big Apple Elevator Service and Consulting is a family-owned business that is located at 244 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. CIS Construction Information Systems states that Big Apple Elevator has been…
Big Apple Fame and Fortune
In the February 1994 issue of Irish America (available at HighBeam), I published the story of John J. Fitz Gerald and the Big Apple. It was the only periodical that (then and now) accepted my work.…
Big Apple Fashioned (cocktail, 2012)
"Big Apple Fashioned" (Big Apple + Old Fashioned cocktail) was created by Hayley Jensen, beer sommelier of Taproom No. 307 (307 Third Avenue in Manhattan), in 2012. The cocktail is…
Big Apple Fest (2004)
The Big Apple Fest was organized for the summer and fall of 2004. Like the 2000's Cow Parade before it, huge sculptures are painted and auctioned off for charity. This time, they're Big…
Big Apple Fest (2005)
[UPDATE: The second Big Apple Fest was announced for 2005, but it never took place. The following was written in early 2005.] The Big Apple Fest is continuing for 2005. The Big Apple Fest website…
Big Apple Film Festival (2004-present)
The Big Apple Film Festival began in 2004 (and is not to be confused with the New York Film Festival). Big Apple Film Festival -- About Big Apple Film Festival, named one of MovieMaker…
Big Apple Flag (North American Vexillological Association, 1983)
The North American Vexillological Association (NAVA) held its annual meeting (NAVA 17) at the Hotel St, Moritz in New York City, October 14-16, 1983. A special flag for the occasion featured the…
Big Apple Florist (1991-present)
Big Apple Florist is located at 228 East 45th Street in Manhattan. The florist opened in 1991, when it was located at 401 Seventh Avenue (at 33rd Street). Big Apple Florist212.687.3434228 E 45th…
Big Apple Games (video games, 1986)
"The Big Apple" (Big Apple Games) was an arcade video game manufactured by Merit Industries in 1986 and 1987. "Big Apple" featured several games, such as card games.…
Big Apple Greeter (1992-present)
"Big Apple Greeter" (www.bigapplegreeter.org) was started in 1992 by Lynn Brooks. It's New York's version of Welcome Wagon. Volunteer residents show visitors what's what…
Big Apple Grocery Store (Harlem, 1945-1949)
Manhattan telephone directories are partially available through Ancestry.com (a pay service) and Archive.org. "Big Apple Shine Parlor 2306 7Av AU dubn 3-8985" was entered in the 1942…
Big Apple Hard Cider (2014-present)
Big Apple Hard Cider is a New York City-based company that began in 2014. Products include "Big Apple Hard Cider Brooklyn," "Big Apple Hard Cider Upper East Cider" and "Big…
Big Apple Hostel (1994-2014)
The Big Apple Hostel was at 119 West 45th Street, the the heart of Times Square in Manhattan. It opened in 1994 and closed in 2014, when the building was sold for $12 million. The location is now…
Big Apple Hot Dogs (UK hot dogs, 2010-present)
Big Apple Hot Dogs are based in the United Kingdom, and were established in 2010. Hot dogs are sold at a hot dog cart, or through the website. Big Apple Hot Dogs are New York-style hot dogs. Big…