Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• without further ado: Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
• sit down: To take a seat
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• roll it: To prepare a marijuana cigarette.
• in terms of
• run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
• going on: To continue doing something
• of sorts: Of a kind, but not a very good one.
• equal parts: Amounts that are the same in size or quantity.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• to order: To give an instruction or command.
• food culture: The practices, attitudes, and beliefs as well as the networks and institutions surrounding the production, distribution, preparation, and consumption of food.
• walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
• of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• in conjunction with: Together with; along with
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• step into: To enter a place or situation.
• on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
• from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
• on the go: Very busy and active.
• pin on: To claim a specific person was guilty of a crime
• for free: Without charge; at no cost.
• right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
• thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
• recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
• spot: A certain place or area
• community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• huge: Very very large
• itinerary: A route, e.g. with times you will be somewhere
• counter: To say or do something in opposition or resistance
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• dough: Substance made from flour and water to bake bread
• savory: (Of taste) salty or spicy rather than sweet
• honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
• culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
• stomach: Place in the body where food is processed
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• vanilla: Having the taste of vanilla
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• dim: Not bright; not being clear
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
• amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
• neighborhood: Area of a town or city that people live in
• shrimp: Small edible salt-water shellfish with many legs
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
• sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
• hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
• cilantro: Herb used in Asian cooking; coriander
• bun: Woman's hairstyle of hair drawn into a round shape
• historic: (Of past event) having an effect on future; famous
• trash: Garbage or anything that is worthless
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
• classic: Having a simple, basic design or style
• share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
• tart: Dish baked in an open pastry case
• delicious: Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
• parlor: Room in a home, that is used for receiving guests
• cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
• backyard: Made in an amateurish or non-professional way
• history: Established pattern or record
• video: Recording capturing action with sound
• super: Of the highest quality; great; marvelous
• pork: Meat of a pig, used for food
• noodle: String of dried dough, usually eaten in a soup
• yum: Used to show pleasure at eating something nice
• chinatown: Area of town with many Chinese stores, restaurants