How Well Do You Actually Know Upstate New York Slang?

Question 1/27

"Beef on weck" is __________.

A famous beef sandwich
Vegetarian
A type of BBQ sauce only eaten in Upstate NY

Question 2/27

If you are going to "Alphabet City" where are you going?

Staten Island
East Lower Manhattan
Long Island

Question 3/27

If you tell your buddy you're in the mood for some "blue", what do you want?

Blue Door Ice Cream
Labatt's Blue Beer
Blue Bonnett Biscuits

Question 4/27

Exactly where is upstate New York?

Everything north of Buffalo
Everything north of the Buroughs of New York City
Everything north of Rochester

Question 5/27

Which of the following would you eat with "Melba Sauce" in upstate New York?

Tacos
Ribs
Mozarella Sticks

Question 6/27

If you tell someone you are "on line" what exactly do you mean?

You are on the internet
You are on the phone
You are standing in a line

Question 7/27

If you make some "chicken riggies" to bring to a potluck, what did you cook?

Chicken Rigatoni
Chicken Salad
Chicken Nuggets

Question 8/27

What is "The Adirondacks"?

A famous band form New York
A famous restaurant in Buffalo
A park in upstate New York with lakes and rivers

Question 9/27

"Sponge Candy" is ___________.

A drink at Bill's, a famous restaurant in Buffalo
A new student at SUNY
A toffee candy with fudge and lots of sugar

Question 10/27

If you're eating a "Texas Hot", what type of food are you chowing down?

Hot Dog
Peppered Candy
Eggs

Question 11/27

If you order a "Saranac", what are you going to be receiving?

Margarita
Waffle
Draft Beer

Question 12/27

Where do you get the best Tacos?

Taco Man
Mighty Taco
Diego's Tacos

Question 13/27

To an Upstater, who would have the best bagels?

Brueggers
Einstein
Rich's

Question 14/27

You know your an upstater if you can...

Pronounce French names without hesitation
Pronounve Native American names without hesitation
Pronouce German names without hesitation

Question 15/27

People from Buffalo know all about...

Everything lake related
Everything traffic related
Everything snow related

Question 16/27

What do you mean if you call someone a "Mambi-pambi"?

They are extremely intelligent
They whine a lot
It's a term of endearment for a significant other

Question 17/27

How do true upstaters do potatoes?

Mashed
Garlic
Salt

Question 18/27

What cookie makes a kids day to find in their lunch?

Oreo
Half Moon
Macaron

Question 19/27

When taking public transportation which one do you not say you take in New York?

The metro
The train
The subway

Question 20/27

What do upstate New Yorkers call their vacation homes?

Beach houses
Country houses
Cabins

Question 21/27

If you are going to grab a little pastry from your local corner store where are you going?

The bodega
The convenience store
The grocery store

Question 22/27

If you are going to the "Boogie Down" where are you going?

Dance Club
The Bronx
Broadway

Question 23/27

If you get in a cab and tell him your going to "The City" where will he take you?

Brooklyn
Manhattan
The Bronx

Question 24/27

What would you order if you were at Stewart's?

Buffalo wings
Ice cream
Caesar salad

Question 25/27

What is a Johnny Pump?

Fire hydrant
High heels from Macy's
Soda stop

Question 26/27

If you are heading to "The Burg" where would you be going?

The Bronx
WIlliamsburg
Greenwich Village

Question 27/27

Where do you live if you live in the DUMBO?

Walt Disney's Vacation House
An upscale Brooklyn neighborhood.
A brownstone