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A fictional department store mentioned in the show where Barry works as a women's wear buyer.

“He's the women's wear buyer at Bidwell's.”— Roz

A style of women's clothing featuring wide-legged shorts or trousers that resemble a skirt.

“You should have seen what she was still holding on to — culottes!”— Barry

Charvet Place Vendôme is a historic French shirtmaker and tie maker founded in 1838 in Paris, known for luxury men's accessories.

“Love the tie. / Charvet.”— Niles

Irish-British actor famous for his role as T.E. Lawrence in 'Lawrence of Arabia' (1962) and numerous other acclaimed performances.

“When I lived in England... do you know the actor Peter O'Toole?”— Daphne

Italian film director known for 'Last Tango in Paris' (1972) and 'The Last Emperor' (1987), which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.

“Would three weeks on Capri in Bertolucci's villa change your mind?”— Alistair

Reference to pigs used in Tuscany, Italy to hunt for truffles, prized culinary delicacies.

“the nose of a Tuscan truffle hog”— Frasier

Italian almond biscuits that are twice-baked, commonly served with coffee.

“What, no biscotti for you?”— Roz

Fictional amateur detective created by Agatha Christie, an elderly spinster known for solving mysteries.

“He's not gay, whereas you, Miss Marple, you've just been outed.”— Roz

The golden road in L. Frank Baum's 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' leading to the Emerald City; also associated with gay culture through the film adaptation starri…

“your first brave steps on that yellow brick road to pride and self-acceptance”— Gil

American composer known for his minimalist style, particularly in opera, including 'Einstein on the Beach' and 'Satyagraha'.

“He staged a Phillip Glass opera last year, and no one left.”— Niles

American composer, conductor, and pianist, famous for conducting the New York Philharmonic and composing 'West Side Story'.

“He has the musical panache of Leonard Bernstein and the nose of a Tuscan truffle hog.”— Frasier

A gentlemen's club in London's West End, founded in 1831, named after actor David Garrick, traditionally associated with the arts and conservative membership.

“McKellen lost his temper and shot back, 'you mean like the Garrick Club?'”— Frasier

British actor known for roles in the Lord of the Rings and X-Men franchises; publicly came out as gay in 1988.

“Ian McKellen's 'outing' occurred in similar circumstances”— Frasier

French expression meaning 'the cream of the cream,' used to denote the very best of the best in society.

“It's like a Who's Who of the crème de la crème of the upper crust!”— Niles

An archaic term for tuberculosis, the disease from which Mimi dies in La Bohème.

“you're dying of consumption, dear, not over-consumption.”— Alistair

Opera by Giacomo Puccini, premiered in 1896, about young bohemians in Paris, featuring the character Mimi who dies of tuberculosis.

“we can't wait to see what magic you'll work with 'La Boheme.'”— Frasier

The female lead in Puccini's La Bohème, a seamstress who dies of consumption (tuberculosis).

“I would be content if my Mimi would just lay off the cheeseburgers.”— Alistair

Spanish tenor, one of the Three Tenors, renowned as one of the greatest opera singers of the 20th century.

“Hello? Placido! / Placido Domingo?!”— Alistair/Frasier

Capital city of Spain, a major cultural center with significant opera and concert venues.

“you'll meet him next month at the concert in Madrid”— Alistair

An Italian island in the Tyrrhenian Sea, famous as a luxury resort destination.

“Would three weeks on Capri in Bertolucci's villa change your mind?”— Alistair

An observation tower in Seattle, Washington, built for the 1962 World's Fair, and an iconic symbol of the city.

“Skyline: An Elevator rises to the top of the Space Needle.”— Frasier

A fortified wine made from white grapes grown near the city of Jerez de la Frontera in Spain; Frasier's signature drink.

“Sherry, please.”— Frasier