Three Dates And A Break Up [1]

Traditional Italian twice-baked cookies, often containing nuts, commonly served with coffee.

“Have you noticed there are fewer hazlenuts in these biscotti?”— Niles

A meat dish made from young calf, considered a delicacy but controversial for animal welfare reasons, which creates conflict with the vegetarian claim.

“I couldn't finish my veal chops. If you want to know the way to this man's heart, that is his favourite dish.”— Sherry

English poet (1688-1744), one of the greatest English poets of the early eighteenth century, known for The Rape of the Lock and An Essay on Criticism.

“Alexander Pope once wrote that the theatre "aspires to wake the soul by tender strokes of art, to raise the genius and to mend the heart."”— Frasier

A character in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, a weaver who is given a donkey's head by the fairy Puck.

“Not to toot my own horn but my Bottom recieved a standing ovation.”— Frasier

A simple, well-known waltz for piano, written in 1877 by Euphemia Allen, often one of the first pieces learned by beginning pianists.

“She walks up to the piano and whilst Martin is reading his paper begins to play. Of course the melody is "Chopsticks."”— Sherry

The Roman god of love, often depicted as a winged boy with a bow and arrows that cause people to fall in love.

“Seeing as how Cupid has so amply stocked my quiver this evening, I shall try and shine on your behalf.”— Frasier

In Greek mythology, the Muses were the goddesses of inspiration for literature, science, and the arts. Frasier uses the concept metaphorically.

“My Muse, alas, is somewhat ephemeral.”— Frasier

A fictional ice skating country music jamboree show invented for the episode.

“Something called, "Nashville on Ice!" ... "Ice skating country jamboree."”— Frasier

An active stratovolcano in Washington state famous for its catastrophic 1980 eruption. Martin puns on it as 'Mt. St. Pauliga' combining the volcano with St. Pau…

“So much beer gushed out of there I was like Mt. St. Pauliga.”— Martin

An iconic American advertising campaign launched in 1993 promoting the consumption of cow's milk, featuring celebrities with milk mustaches.

“Well, here's a hint: Got Milk?”— Frasier

Preparatory school, a private secondary school typically attended by upper-class students, referenced by Frasier as his educational background.

“I first caught the acting bug back at prep school.”— Frasier

An Italian-derived English word meaning a female lover or sweetheart, used by Frasier as an elevated term for Martin's girlfriend.

“Roz Doyle, my producer, you haven't met my dad's inamorata, Sherry Dempsey.”— Frasier

German playwright and theatre director (1898-1956), known for epic theatre and works such as The Threepenny Opera and Mother Courage.

“I so enjoyed our chat about Brecht, I'm just sorry we didn't get to finish it.”— Adair

A British farce written by Ray Cooney, first performed in 1983, about a bigamist taxi driver trying to keep his two wives from discovering each other.

“and I'll see you on the opening night of "Run For Your Wife!"”— Frasier

A comedy by William Shakespeare, written around 1595-96, featuring fairies, lovers, and amateur actors performing in a forest.

“The very first production I ever did was "A Mid-Summer Night's Dream." Not to toot my own horn but my Bottom recieved a standing ovation.”— Frasier

A fictional Seattle theatre company created for the show, for which Frasier hosts a benefit.

“my benefit for the Seattle Theatre Ensemble is tonight - I haven't recieved your check yet.”— Frasier

A sweet, mint-flavored liqueur made from peppermint extract and neutral grain spirits.

“Can I tempt you to some Peppermint Schnaps? It really settles the tummy.”— Sherry

A German beer brand, referenced in Martin's pun 'Mt. St. Pauliga' combining Mt. St. Helens with the beer name.

“So much beer gushed out of there I was like Mt. St. Pauliga.”— Martin