WHAT'S FOR
LUNCH?
LUNCH?
The Spanish word
for bread is hiding
inside the name of
this Latin American
turnover
that usually has
a savory filling
What is an empanada?
In 2002 the Federal Trade Commission launched a crackdown on this type of intrusive e-mail
What is junk?
"Knucks" is shorthand for these illegal metal fisticuff aids
What are brass knuckles?
This Nissan SUV sounds like a fleet of warships
What is an Armada?
Reed Richards' superhero quartet considered an organic omen of good luck
What is Fantastic Four-leaf clover?
Feel like
Japanese food?
Try unagi, this
freshwater fish,
often grilled &
served over rice
What is eel?
This palindromic company can help with flights, accommodations & car rentals
What is Kayak?
In boxing, this 3-letter punch often acts as a range-finder when rockin' & sockin' 'em in the ring
What is a jab?
A trendy fellow, perhaps listening to indie music & devoted to pour-over coffee
What is a hipster?
Residential area of mobile homes where you can safely leave your car & catch a bus into town
What is a trailer park & ride?
In the mood for a
sandwich? How about
a po' boy or this
other New Orleans
favorite said to
have been created at
the Central Grocery
What is muffalatta (muffaletta)?
New Englanders call soft-shelled clams these, in reference to the way they're best cooked
What are steamers?
A powerful punch, it's likely named for the agricultural practice of cutting dried grass
What is a haymaker?
If your parents went to a fraternity or sorority & you want to go to the same one, you're considered one of these
What is a legacy?
Translation of carpe diem that became a novel about an attempt to kill Charles de Gaulle
What is Seize the Day of the Jackal?
This North African
dish of poached eggs
in a spicy tomato
sause isn't just for
breakfast; plus
its imitative Arabic
name if fun to say!
What is shakshuka?
As a boat, it's a bit pushy on the waters; as a verb, it means "to rudely interrupt"
What is a barge?
With his coach Freddie Roach, he developed a right hook called "Manila Ice"
Who is Pacquiao?
It's the extremely pleasant name for that itty bitty bouquet of flowers
What is a nosegay?
Turns out the frontwoman of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs is a universal blood donor
Who is Karen O negative?
Don't get mad--
try the pasta with
this spicy sauce
whose name is
Italian fr
"angry"
What is arrabbiata?
If you want bang for your buck when bingeing beer, ask for this kind of wide-mouth glass
What is a a schooner?
It was noble of boxing to adopt these 1867 rules that banned "shoes or boots with springs"
What are Queensberry?
An old-timey adjective referring to bawdy, vulgar speech
What is a ribald?
Deceptive Greek "gift" found near a high-pressure belt known for calm winds
What are Trojan Horse latitudes?