A Brief History of Diner Lingo…

During the age of Art Deco, waiters and cooks behind diner and luncheonette counters threw around slang in order to place food orders in the kitchen.  One of the side effects of the age of modern style was the novelty of using modern language.

For a little bit of fun, try adding these terms to your ordering style and see what happens:

* Get your burger with “breath” (onions) and order a “chewed with fine breath” (hamburger with onions)

* Order a “baby” (glass of milk) with your “jack” (grilled cheese)

* Try an old-fashioned soup for dinner tonight: “Frenchman’s delight” (pea soup) or a “splash of red noise” (a bowl of tomato soup)