Take the J, N, or R to on an early Sunday morning to partake in some Dim Sum or enjoy the annual Lunar festival on the southern tip of Manhattan in this popular NYC neighborhood.
What is Chinatown?
100
Delicious for breakfast, lunch, or dinner this French version of the pancake is made of very thin flour and can be eaten with fruits, meat, or cheese.
What are crepes?
100
A word that means "Hello!" spoken by many persons who come from such places as Puerto Rico or Dominican Republic who now NYC.
What is "hola"?
100
A piece of cloth used to cover the head sometimes referred to as a wave cap popular among individuals with African heritage.
What is a do-rag?
100
A behavior that signifies that you are interested in & listening the person you are looking at. If you don't do this, you are considered to be distracted or uninterested in him or her.
What is the eye contact in the United States?
200
Take the 6 train to Spring street to this popular destination and enjoy a slice of life at the annual San Gennaro festival or take in the beauty of Old St. Patrick's Church.
What is Little Italy.
200
A popular ball-shaped Japanese street food filled with diced octopus, shrimp, or cheese topped with mayonnaise, brown sauce, and shaved dried fish.
What is takoyaki?
200
Something that everyone who wants a job learns to write about themselves that is from French word meaning to summarize.
What is "resume"?
200
A popular clothing item worn by females, this strip of unstitched cloth, ranges from four to nine yards in length that is draped over the body e most common style is for the sari to be wrapped around the waist, with one end then draped over the shoulder baring the midriff.
What is a sari?
200
In this pacific island nation meaning "sun-origin" it is considered disrespectful for youths to make direct eye contact with their elders.
What is Japan.
300
Take the 2 or 3 train to 1-2-5 as the locals call it and make sure to drop in at the world renowned Apollo theater, get a bit to eat at Sylvia's Restaurant or a bit of reading in at the Schomburg Library in this NYC enclave.
What is Harlem.
300
A southern staple made up of cornmeal, eggs and milk this quick bread is often lathered with butter and can be served as a side at almost any meal.
What is cornbread.
300
From Italian for candy, and seen every year raining down on people assembled in Times Square for New Year's Eve after the countdown.
What is "confetti"?
300
Sharing its name with a popular type of architecture in the late medieval period, this type of fashion requires everything to be in black from hair, lips, clothes, fingernails, and eyeliner.
What is gothic fashion?
300
It is considered a faux pas in this 7th largest country to eat touch food with your left hand as it is considered unhealthy.
What is India.
400
Take the B or Q train to this scenic destination in Brooklyn to walk the streets of "Little Russia."
What is Brighton Beach.
400
Famous in Italy, this dish is made of long, thin noodles served in white or red sauce and mixed with a variety of meats most popular are bolognese or meatballs.
What is spaghetti?
400
How the Brits, who come to visit what their former colony is like after we've had it for over 230 years, say when they think we've done a wonderful job with the place?
What is "brilliant"?
400
A platter shaped cap made of cloth worn by traditional Jewish men at times of prayer.
What is yarmulke?
400
It is considered quite the insult in this middle eastern country bordered by Syryia and Turkey this country to give the thumbs up Signal. It is the American equivalent to "up yours!"
What is Iraq?
500
Take the E, or R train to 36th Street in Astoria, Queens. You may not get a view of the pyramids but you will be in the midst of this burgeoning community.
What is Little Egypt?
500
Sharing its name with a popular Spanish seasoning, this Filipino dish made up of a combination of Chicken and pork is sure to be pleasing to the palate.
What is Adobo?
500
A word from Greek that we use to mean some deserved to be renowned for doing a great job or effort?
What is "kudos"?
500
Robe like clothing worn by men, women, and children that is popularly seen in Japanese anime.
What is a kimono?
500
Don't tell Zeus and Athena but in this mediterranean country, nodding your head up and down actually means no!