A Word To The Wiseguy

Salvatore Ferragamo is a luxury Italian fashion house known for its shoes and leather goods.

“she spotted a stunning pair of Ferragamo pumps. Well, I need not remind you what effect a Ferragamo sighting can have on Maris's hand-eye coordination.”— Niles

Giorgio Armani is an Italian luxury fashion house founded by Giorgio Armani, known for high-end clothing.

“I doubt it, that overcoat is Armani!”— Niles

Acclaimed American film director known for crime films such as Goodfellas, Casino, and Mean Streets.

“I will not have you turning a minor, albeit annoying situation into a, a Martin Scorsese film!”— Frasier

Likely a reference to Bugsy Siegel, the infamous American mobster, or the 1991 film 'Bugsy' starring Warren Beatty about his life. Frasier uses it to mock Niles…

“Knock it off, Bugsy!”— Frasier

Ramekins used for serving poi, a traditional Hawaiian dish made from taro root, referenced here as an absurd highbrow item.

“No, Niles. He's probably having a luau and he came to borrow our Poi Ramekins!”— Frasier

A candy-coated almond confection, often served at weddings and celebrations, known for its hard shell that cracks easily.

“One minute of interrogation and you would crack like a Jordan almond!”— Frasier

American labor union leader who disappeared in 1975 and was widely believed to have been murdered by organized crime figures.

“When he wakes up you must get him to tell you about his stint as security coordinator for Jimmy Hoffa!”— Frasier

Hungarian-American actress and socialite famous for her glamorous lifestyle and her 1989 arrest for slapping a police officer.

“Just think of Zsa Zsa Gabor, or Leona Helmsley.”— Daphne

American businesswoman and hotel operator convicted of federal tax evasion in 1989, nicknamed the 'Queen of Mean.'

“Just think of Zsa Zsa Gabor, or Leona Helmsley.”— Daphne

Iconic American singer and actor, one of the best-selling music artists of all time, known as 'Ol' Blue Eyes.'

“And here's our first Sinatra Concert.”— Jerome

The headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church and the residence of the Pope, located in Vatican City, Rome.

“Who do you think smoothed things over with the Vatican?”— Niles

A Catholic sacramental ceremony in which a person first receives the Eucharist.

“Remember that lovely jeweled crucifix Maris picked up on her first communion trip to Rome?”— Niles

A French term meaning 'half-world,' referring to a class of people on the fringes of respectable society, often associated with dubious or illicit activities.

“it is not entirely unpleasant to rub shoulders with the demi-monde.”— Frasier

The capital city of Italy and seat of the Roman Catholic Church, a major cultural and historical destination.

“Remember that lovely jeweled crucifix Maris picked up on her first communion trip to Rome?”— Niles