On Seinfeld, food is an integral part of the plot. Throughout these Festivus for the Rest of Us posts, I have quoted lines about Fruit, Sweets, Baked Goods, and Drinks. I had to split it up mainly because there are so many references -- as many of the episodes revolved around a food.
It seemed like the entire series hinged on Jerry's love of cereal. Although, there is not really any particular line from the script that makes me laugh or even points out Jerry's favorite cereal. Maybe that was the point, like "Masters of their Domain," how can a TV show let its audience know the main character's favorite food without ever really talking about it? Genius.
This is a long blog entry, so I am going to stop trying to be profound while talking about Seinfeld.
General Foods:
Yankee Beans: “Yankee Beans. Yankee Beans. I like my Yankee Beans.” – Elaine (singing)
Pretzels: “These pretzels are making me thirsty.”
Soup: “No soup for you!” – The Soup Nazi
Lobster Bisque: “I’ve ‘yada yada-ed’ sex. I met this lawyer. We went out to dinner. I had the lobster bisque. We went back to my place…yada yada yada…I never heard from him again.”
Risotto: “Do you feel the way you feel after the Risotto? (referring to the bedroom)” – George
“No, I feel full after the Risotto.” – Karin
Lobster Eggs: “There's lobster in these eggs?” – Rachel
“Not that much. They tend to shrink in the water.” – George
Kenny Rogers Roasters: “Stay away from the chicken, bad chicken, mess you up.” – Kramer
“That's not going to be good for business.” – Seth
“That's not going to be good for anybody.” - Jerry
Paella: “You know my mother made all this Paella.” – George
“What is that anyway?” – Jerry
“It's a Spanish dish. It's a mélange of fish, and meat with rice. Very tasty.” – George
Chinese Food: “Seinfeld. Four!” – Chinese Restaurant Host
Pastrami on Rye: “I find the pastrami to be the most sensual of all the salted cured meats. Hungry?” - Vivian
“Very.” - George
Tyler Chicken: “You give me Costanza, I convert your concessions to all chicken no charge. Instead of hot dogs, chicken dogs. Instead of pretzels, chicken twists. Instead of beer, alcoholic chicken.” - John Tyler (to Steinbrenner)
Big Salad: “Is that what I ask for? The BIG salad?...What's in the BIG salad?” – George
“Big lettuce, big carrots, tomatoes like volleyballs.” - Jerry
Peas: “She ate her peas one at a time!” – Jerry
Cocktail Shrimp: “Hey George, the ocean called they’re running out of shrimp.”
Jambalaya: “Jambalaya!” - Newman
Pisano’s Calzone: “Hey, Costanza. What's that you’re eating over there ? It looks pretty tasty.” - Steinbrenner
“It's a calzone, sir.” - George
Flounder: “You're pretending to live in a janitor's closet, just to get this flounder?” – Jerry
“It's better than eating it alone in the restaurant, like some loser!” - Elaine
Mutton: “I'm thrilled you like my mutton. I was afraid you only ate … salad.” – Holly
“Salad's got nothin' on this mutton.” - Jerry
Jewish Food Mixer: “I got three kitchens going. I got brisket going at Newman's. I got kugel working at Mrs. Zamfino's. This is kreplach. Here, try some of this.” - Kramer
Vegetable Lasagna: “What's going on over there with you and, uh, Vegetable Lasagna?” - Puddy
“This guy? He's an idiot. He doesn't mean anything to me.” – Elaine
“I can here you.” – Vegetable Lasagna
Duck: “I'm not really a duck fan; the skin seems sort of human.” – Jerry
Korean War Texas Steer: “One day a couple of GIs found a crate, inside was six hundred pounds of prime Texas steer. At least it once was prime. The Use date was three weeks past, but I was arrogant, I was brash, I thought if I used just the right spices, cooked it long enough...I went too far. I over seasoned it. Men were keeling over all around me. I can still hear the retching, the screaming. I sent sixteen of my own men to the latrines that night. They were just boys.” – Frank
Queensboro Plaza Gyros: “They got a stand right out on the platform. Gyros are cooked, and wrapped, and ready to go. Three dollars. No change.” – Kramer
I'm sure I have missed some food references, but I really focused on the foods integral to the story lines. Let me know if you have additions.
Has anyone ever eaten at the places the Seinfeld cast patroned? Because I would love to know what the calzones tasted like or how yummy the gyros were or what soup was ordered from the Soup Nazi.
Next time I'm in New York City, I have to go to Monk's!!
The night before the wedding, the cute couple pose outside the Yacht Club at sunset.
After the rehersal dinner, the bridesmaids (pictured here, minus Staci because she took the picture) went outside to feed the ducks and fish.
The bride wore an ivory, tealength dress with abstract flower appliques, black peep toes shoes, and a birdcage veil. The groom wore black pants and vest with a grey shirt and an ivory tie (matching the groomsmen) with an artist screen print.
More than 120 friends and family sat outside under the tent to watch the bride and groom exchange vows, light the unity candle, and have their first kiss.
The dinner reception was held inside. While Kt and Mike's reception did not have many of the traditional events (i.e. bouquet toss, garter finding), it did include champagne toasts from the maid of honor and best man.
And, of course, no wedding is complete without cake. This one was made by Linda Austin, a friend of the family and Erie cake "goddess."
The rest of their reception was held in the same, outdoor garden as the wedding ceremony. Here they share their first dance as a married couple.
