Detour

A 2003 Pixar animated film about a clownfish searching for his son. The title is parodied here as 'Grinding Nemo,' a fictional adult film.

“I don't know, have you seen "Grinding Nemo"?”— Roz

A musical tradition of the Ashkenazi Jews of Eastern Europe, characterized by expressive melodies and often performed by small ensembles at celebrations.

“The klezmer band?”— Niles

The fictional luxury apartment building in Seattle where Frasier Crane lives throughout the series.

“I live at the Elliot Bay Towers.”— Frasier

A form of burlesque or striptease performance in which the dancer uses large ostrich-feather fans to tantalize the audience while strategically concealing the b…

“I know that you get nervous around fan dancers and their ilk”— Frasier

The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, the primary passenger railroad service in the United States.

“Well. Round two to Amtrak.”— Frasier

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, a city in Amish Country known for its rural farmland and traditional communities, referenced here to suggest they are in a remote area.

“What does this look like, Lancaster?”— Jonathan

A Radisson hotel in Portland, Oregon, part of the international Radisson hotel chain.

“Well, this tops anything that would have happened at the Portland Radisson.”— Charlotte

A variety of sherry, a fortified wine produced in the Jerez region of Spain, known for its rich, nutty flavor.

“Frasier is going to split a case of oloroso with me because we both like oloroso”— Niles