Re: ... crisp apple strudles, Door bells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles,

On 9/07/2024 11:39 a.m., HenHanna wrote:

 There is a great story behind the publication (history) of this song.
                 "My Favorite Things"    i forgot what the story is.
  Rain drops on roses and whiskers on kittens,
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens,
Brown paper packages tied up with strings...
These are a few of my favorite things.
 Cream-colored ponies and crisp apple strudles,
Door bells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles,
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings...
These are a few of my favorite things.
                     No, schnitzel in the USA is not generally associated with Jews.      Schnitzel is a breaded and fried cutlet dish of Central European origin, particularly popular in Austria and Germany.
While some specific variations might be found in Jewish cuisine, schnitzel itself is   not    inherently Jewish food in the United States.
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  The song "My Favorite Things" was first performed in the 1959 Broadway musical "The Sound of Music."
 Here's a breakdown to see if schnitzel was associated with NYC in the USA around that time:
 Schnitzel's Origin:     Schnitzel is a Central European dish, particularly popular in Austria and Germany. While there's no evidence it originated in New York City.
  German Immigration:        New York City has a long history of German immigration, dating back to the 18th century.
 By the 1950s, German-American communities were well established in NYC, particularly in areas like Yorkville on the Upper East Side.
 These communities likely brought their food traditions with them, including schnitzel.
  Restaurant Scene:      While not necessarily mainstream American cuisine in the 1950s, schnitzel might have been available in German restaurants or specific ethnic neighborhoods in NYC.     However, it wouldn't have been as widely recognized as it is today.
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 There isn't a single iconic restaurant in NYC as strongly associated with schnitzel as Katz's Deli is with the Reuben sandwich.
 However, schnitzel has a presence in NYC, particularly in:
 German and Central European Restaurants:         These restaurants are likely to feature schnitzel on their menus, often with various preparations (veal, pork, chicken) and sauces.
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 Schnitzel:    Central Europe, particularly Austria and Germany.
 Tonkatsu:     Japan (derived from the Portuguese word "costeleta" for cutlet).  or French.
 

No, you won't get tonkatsu from costeleta!
Katsu is short for katsuretsu < Eng cutlet (which itself is related to costeleta, via Old French costelet).
Ton is Sino-Japanese for "pig". Tonkatsu is a pork cutlet.