Philadelphia History
Michael
Linguistics
Arts/Culture
Food
100

Before it became the temporary capital of the United States, Philadelphia served as the home to what governing body?

Continental Congress

100

Michael is better known as this kidney shaped meal.

Cool Beans

100

This word is rumored to be a derivative of the word "joint."

Jawn

100

The name of Spongebob's seahorse.

Mystery (wee snaw)

100

This dessert typically involves vanilla bean and a blowtorch.

Creme Brulee

200

The first building taller than William Penn's Hat.

One Liberty Place

200

The best bar in town.

Tattooed Mom

200

From French: A blend of words, in which parts of multiple words or their sounds are combined into a new word

Portmanteau

200

Based on a novel by DuBose Heyward, this english language-Opera, created by an American composer, was first performed in 1935. 

Porgy and Bess

200

Bird's Nest Soup contains what strange ingredient?

Saliva

300

George Washington attended one of the first American circuses at 12th and Market.  This circus was known to Philadelphians as what?

Rickett's Circus

300

Michael's Best Friend's Name

Mike

300

Difficult to analyze, these statements expresses generalized phrases such as “ravens are black”

Generics

300

Don Draper's true identity

Private Whitman

300

A small dish that comes before the appetizer

Amuse Bouche

400

What sandwich did President Obama order when he went to 4th Street Deli?

A Reuben Sandwhich

400

This "meal" was so gross and filling, it led to a two day fast.

Chickie's and Pete's Fries
400

An onomatopoeia, this word comes from the sound that old printing presses made while making copies.

Cliche

400

The oldest continuously operating theater in the US.

The Walnut Street Theatre

400

This chef holds the most Michelin stars.

Alain Ducasse

500

These two founders did not sign the constitution.

Thomas Jefferson and John Adams

500

This fictitious meal made Michael very unpopular in elementary school.

Yellow Snow

500

Before the English-speaking community was introduced to this particular fruit, “geoluhread,” was used to describe certain colors.

Orange

500

Leonard Cohen's first band.

The Buckskin Boys

500

A national dish of Iceland that takes some getting used to.

Hákarl