The infamous NYC street vendor hot dog, generally Sabrett's brand shoved haphazardly into a soggy bun and topped with a variety of gloppy condiments. The consumption of this NYC grab-and-go staple is almost an urban rite of passage and the Manhattan version of Russian Roulette.
A wishbone
A local motto in recent years used to promote the city’s eccentricity and diversity. It's featured on innumerable bumper stickers and t-shirts.
Take a left (while driving).
Non-alcholic mixer used to make cocktails.
Forbes Magazine bestowed this honor upon the Mile-High city in light of its record breaking contraceptive sales.
Philadelphia's area code and a colloquial term for Philadelphia itself, as in the following sentence:
"Allen Iverson was really representin' the 215 in Los Angeles last night when he torched Kobe."
A reference to the Detroit Red Wings hockey team when they lose.