Geshmak (tasty food)
Kinstler (artists)
Around Town
Words you might already know
200

A chicken broth soup with a floating, airy doughball.

What is matzah ball soup?

200

This versatile (and sometimes controversial artist) has released albums like "Scarlet", "Planet Her", and "Hot Pink".

Who is Doja Cat?

200

Ralph Lauren, the famous designer, was born and grew up in this borough.

Where is The Bronx, New York?

200

Oy vey

What is "oh no?"

400

A circular pastry usually eaten at breakfast with spreadable cheese and smoked fish.

What is a bagel?

400

This multi-hyphenate was the original Thomas Jefferson in the Broadway musical "Hamilton".

Who is Daveed Diggs?

400

Katz's Deli, more than 120 years old, is in this neighborhood known for welcoming many generations of immigrants.

What is the Lower East Side?

400

Schmooze

What is small talk?

600

A popular deli meat, invented in New York in 1887.

What is pastrami?

600

This South-African/Australian pop and YouTube star was brought up in an Orthodox household and is now an LGBQ+ icon.

Who is Troye Sivan?

600

Junior's restaurant original location is in this rapidly changing neighborhood.

What is Downtown Brooklyn?

600

Chutzpah

What is guts/gumption?

800

This is a twisty, marbled sweet bread, often in chocolate or cinnamon flavors.

What is babka?

800

The show named after this man has been on endless reruns since before it even ended (in 1998!)

Who is Jerry Seinfeld?

800

The oldest synagogue, founded in 1654, is currently in this neighborhood. 

What is the Upper West Side?

800

Schlep

What is to haul/trek/make a journey?

1000

A golden, braided, eggy bread, traditionally only eaten on Friday evening (but makes for very good French toast too)

What is Challah?

1000

He was The Boy Who Lived then reinvented himself in independent films and theatre work.

Who is Daniel Radcliffe?

1000

The first Jewish immigrants sailed from Brazil to here in 1654.

Where is Downtown Manhattan (New Amsterdam)?

1000

Nosh

What is (to) snack?