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A Nordic dish of raw salmon cured in salt, sugar, and dill, typically served with a mustard-dill sauce or crème fraîche.

“I thought we might serve a house-cured gravlax with crème fraiche and a sprig of dill.”— Frasier

A thick, slightly tangy cultured cream used in French cuisine as a topping or ingredient.

“I thought we might serve a house-cured gravlax with crème fraiche and a sprig of dill.”— Frasier

The most prized and expensive type of caviar, harvested from the Beluga sturgeon found primarily in the Caspian Sea.

“They haven't had any in ages. This is just what we need to make our soiree soignée. Whoa. Good heavens. It's $100 an ounce.”— Frasier

A small triangle of toasted bread, traditionally used as a vehicle for serving caviar or other fine spreads.

“Can I get you a toast point? Oh, here, for God's sakes.”— Frasier

British Prime Minister during World War II (1874–1965), one of the most famous leaders of the 20th century. Here humorously referenced as Britain's version of t…

“the next morning he found that Winston Churchill had left him a shiny new coin.”— Daphne

Vlad III (1431–1476), the Prince of Wallachia, known for his cruel methods of execution. The title card 'They Call Him Vlad the Importer' is a play on his epith…

“THEY CALL HIM VLAD THE IMPORTER”— Frasier

Mythological aquatic creatures with the upper body of a woman and the tail of a fish, common in folklore traditions worldwide.

“It's like being kissed by a lusty mermaid!”— Niles

A concept from Hindu and Buddhist traditions referring to the spiritual principle of cause and effect, where one's actions influence future outcomes.

“You know, you can't keep that. It's bad karma.”— Daphne

A French expression meaning an elegant or refined evening party, reflecting upper-class social culture.

“This is just what we need to make our soiree soignée.”— Frasier

Organized crime groups originating from Russia and the former Soviet Union, known for controlling various black markets including the caviar trade.

“You know, the reason for such high prices is the Russian mafia. They control this market.”— Petyr

A Royal Navy vessel famous for the 1789 mutiny led by Fletcher Christian against Captain William Bligh.

“What was the name of the boat that Petyr said he sailed on? H.M.S. Bounty!”— Niles

A popular board game created in 1981 in which players answer questions from various categories of general knowledge.

“This isn't Trivial Pursuit. Let me finish!”— Frasier

A formal gala event where attendees dress exclusively in black and white, evoking Truman Capote's famous 1966 Black and White Ball at the Plaza Hotel.

“But that's the same weekend as the black and white ball? When are we going to sleep?”— Niles

A colloquial English expression meaning that whoever finds something can keep it, often cited as an informal rule.

“This is America. A land built on the principle, "Finders Keepers."”— Martin

A prestigious social event marking the opening of an opera season, typically attended by high-society patrons.

“for eight, the Ashworths gave me the use of their box on the opera's opening night gala.”— Frasier

The world's largest enclosed inland body of water, bordered by Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran, and Azerbaijan, historically the primary source of the wo…

“Because for six generations my family fished the Caspian.”— Petyr

A chain of full-service hotels owned by Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

“On a mini-bagel at the Tucson Doubletree.”— Roz

A wine-producing region in Northern California, renowned for its vineyards and wine estates.

“Yes, I know it's a lot, but he promised me the use of his Sonoma estate.”— Niles

Reference to a private estate in wine country, here contextually Sonoma, used as a social favor in exchange for caviar.

“We got caught up in a nefarious scheme. And for what? A visit to a wine country estate?”— Frasier