Food slang. I'll have a cup o' joe and a heart attack on a rack. Lost? That's diner slang for a cup of coffee and a beloved Southern dish. Brush up on your All American diner lingo with the following list of scrumptious slang.
American diners are known for their quick, no-nonsense breakfasts served up hot with a piping mug of coffee. Next time you sally up to the diner counter for some breakfast grub, try ordering the popular Adam and Eve on a raft.
While this dish sounds like the name of a serial killer, a slab of butcher's revenge is more likely to be served at Grandma's house than the big house.
It doesn't get more American than this yummy dessert. Next time you find yourself at a roadhouse diner, order an Eve with a lid on. For an extra treat, have your waitress put a hat on it
This clever play on words will have you asking for a honeymoon salad on your sandwich or burger, or even as a basic side dish
While you may not catch Queen Elizabeth II ordering her afternoon drink in slang, try asking for a spot with a twist next time you're in need of a warm beverage. Hungry? Accompany your drink with some of these traditional British treats.
Often served with a side of spicy mustard, pigs in a blanket became one of America's favorite party appetizers in the 1950s. They are loved by both kids and adults -- there's even a holiday celebrating them.
Summer barbecue season can bring out the grill master in all of us, so it's no surprise this next dish is a favorite of many backyard chefs. Next time you light up the charcoal, treat yourself and walk a cow through a garden.
Named after the biblical Noah's second son, this lunchtime favorite is traditionally served on rye bread with a large dill pickle on the side. In Ireland you're likely to see its sister dish, Noah's boy with Murphy carrying a wreath.
While the origins of the slang term "eighty-six it" are unknown, a popular theory attributes it to Article 86 of the New York state liquor code, which outlines the circumstances under which an establishment can refuse to serve a patron or send him walking. Restaurants adopted the saying as a shorthand way for waiters and waitresses to customize an order.
These delicious mollusks have been a favorite of seafood lovers since ancient Rome. Often ordered as an appetizer, these tiny treats have been known to enhance romantic feelings. Whether you're out on a first date or celebrating an anniversary, try ordering 12 alive in a shell.
