Some of us can’t go anywhere without a book or something to read. And one fast food joint hears you: Chipotle is now printing the work of famous writers on their paper cups. Speaking of fast food, saying that someone is two plums short of a Happy...
Whatever the amount might be, “as much food as one’s hand can hold” is how Samuel Johnson defined the luncheon in his 1755 dictionary entry. Over the two centuries since, we’ve seen more than a handful of takes on lunch, and it’s the subject of a...
Martha’s been reading the Dictionary of Smoky Mountain English again, and stumbled across a synonym for “fried chicken.” It’s preacher meat. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Preacher Meat” Grant, do you know what preacher meat is...
Where’d we get the expression they’re selling like hotcakes? This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Selling Like Hotcakes” Hello, you have A Way with Words. Why, yes, I’ve been told I do. She was setting us up. She was ready for it...
home meal replacement n.— «In America, though, where eating out is a way of life, the supermarket dinner—“home meal replacement” as they call it in the business—has yet to catch on.» —“Britain tries to stir a fast-food revolution in America” by...
white tablecloth restaurant n.— Note: An upscale or expensive restaurant, as opposed to a casual or fast-food restaurant. «I’m able to do coupons and help people who are on tight budgets who still want to go out to eat. It’s the Ruth Chris...