Daily Life - Diner & Kitchen Lingo
Here you will find slang from diner and kitchen lingo, capturing terms used in restaurants, food prep, and the everyday language of cooks and servers.
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hockey puck
[noun]
a very well-done or overcooked burger
Ex:
Do
n't
cook
it
too
long
,
or
it
'll
turn into
a
hockey puck
.
greasy spoon
[noun]
a small, inexpensive diner, often serving fried or simple food
Ex:
He
loves
eating at
greasy spoons
when
traveling
.
bed and breakfast
[phrase]
a small hotel or guesthouse that provides the residents with a resting place and breakfast
Ex:
She
preferred
the
charm
of
a
bed and breakfast
over
a
large
hotel
.
to burn
[verb]
to cook something thoroughly or to a preferred well-done state
Ex:
She
burns
the
edges
of
her
toast
for
extra
flavor
.