And the Dish Ran Away With the Spoon [1]

A famous Parisian brasserie known for its traditional French cuisine, particularly pork dishes. The name translates to 'At the Pig's Foot.'

“I made reservations for tonight at Au Pied du Cochon”— Niles

A Swiss dish of melted cheese served in a communal pot into which diners dip bread or other foods using long-stemmed forks.

“Call me crazy, but you know what I think we all need right now? A nice pot of fondue.”— Simon

Hero of Greek and Roman mythology, famous for his extraordinary strength and his twelve labors.

“For you, I have the strength of Hercules.”— Niles

Roman god of love, often depicted as an archer whose arrows cause people to fall in love.

“Just a minor pluck of Cupid's bow.”— Frasier

A paraphrase of Jesus's words from the Gospel of John 8:7: 'Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone.'

“Let he who is without sin, right?”— Frasier

A legal doctrine in tort law where one party is held liable for intentionally damaging the plaintiff's contractual or business relationships.

“I'm gonna hit you with tortious interference and intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress.”— Donny

Winnebago Industries is an American manufacturer of recreational vehicles, whose brand name has become synonymous with motor homes. Niles and Daphne flee Daphne…

“Isn't that my Winnebago pulling out from the gas station?”— Martin

A legal cause of action in which one party fails to fulfill obligations under a binding agreement. Donny sues Daphne for breach of contract after she leaves him…

“That's why I'm suing her for breach of contract!”— Donny

A dialect and cultural identity associated with working-class Londoners, traditionally from the East End of London. Mel uses the term disparagingly to describe …

“having my husband of three days run off with some Cockney tart is a humiliation I'd prefer to avoid.”— Mel

An upscale ballroom/nightclub venue, possibly referencing the famous Starlight Room at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel in San Francisco or a similar elegant dance v…

“after, we're going dancing at the Starlight Room”— Niles

A Premier Grand Cru Classé Bordeaux wine from Pauillac; the 1982 vintage is considered one of the greatest wines ever produced.

“Although I, I wouldn't turn down a bottle of '82 Latour.”— Frasier