A Passing Fancy

A network of art galleries in England, including Tate Modern which opened in 2000 on London's Bankside.

“I've been trying to convince someone to go to London with me and see the new Tate Gallery”— Claire

A fictional French restaurant in Seattle used as a setting in Frasier.

“Les Habitants is having a tasting that week and I can't find anyone who enjoys sherry as much as I do.”— Claire

A style of Spanish cuisine consisting of small savory dishes, often served as appetizers or snacks.

“I was thinking for our first date, I thought perhaps Tapas.”— Frasier

A style of dark-roasted coffee known for its intense, smoky flavor.

“I'll have the French roast, with three shots of espresso.”— Niles

The 9th President of the United States, who died after only one month in office in 1841, making his the shortest presidency in American history.

“what did we learn about William Henry Harrison?”— Frasier

The 27th President of the United States (1909–1913), known for being the heaviest president, weighing over 300 pounds.

“The trick to remembering the difference between William Henry Harrison and William Howard Taft is a simple mnemonic device.”— Frasier

The 37th President of the United States (1969–1974), who resigned from office due to the Watergate scandal and is associated with political dishonesty.

“you're just as big a liar as Richard M. Nixon, our thirty-seventh president!”— Kirby

A character from Shakespeare's Macbeth. Here used as a dog's name, likely referencing both the Scottish character and the Scottish Terrier breed.

“MacDuff?”— Frasier

Iconic American rock musician known as 'The Boss,' famous for songs like 'Born to Run' and 'Dancing in the Dark.'

“My dream is to have front row seats at Bruce Springsteen.”— Roz

A 1984 hit single by Bruce Springsteen from the album Born in the U.S.A., famous for its music video where Springsteen pulls a young woman from the audience to …

“That way, when he starts doing "Dancing in the Dark", there's a chance he'll pull me up on stage with him.”— Roz

Originally an ancient people from the Bible, the term is used figuratively to describe a person who is indifferent or hostile to culture and the arts.

“You won't get much out of it if you're just some Philistine walking in off the street.”— Frasier

A Mexican holiday celebrated on May 5th, commemorating the Mexican army's victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.

“Or Cinco de Mayo?”— Frasier

The world-famous American carbonated soft drink brand.

“The lady and I will have the Coca Cola.”— Kirby

An opera in two acts by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, with a libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte, first performed in 1787.

“I just came from the opera house. Can you believe Don Giovanni is sold out?”— Claire

Likely a reference to Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London, which was reconstructed and reopened in 1997 near its original site on the South Bank of the Thames…

“and the Old Globe Theater”— Claire

The capital city of England and the United Kingdom, a major cultural and historical destination.

“I've been trying to convince someone to go to London with me and see the new Tate Gallery and the Old Globe Theater”— Claire

A fortified wine made from white grapes grown near the city of Jerez de la Frontera in Andalusia, Spain.

“see if you can't find someone who likes sherry. You know, Les Habitants is having a tasting that week and I can't find anyone who enjoys sherry as much as I do.”— Claire

A famous American Tennessee whiskey brand, one of the best-selling whiskeys in the world.

“Yeah, and make sure the lady's has a lot of Jack Daniels in it.”— Roz