Definition:
Coming to your destination by a roundabout way or from a distant point.
Usage:
(With a thick Brooklyn, NY accent!) "Hey, you're late! What did you do, come by way of Canarsie?"
Explanation:
Canarsie is a section of Brooklyn which is the last stop before Jamaica Bay. It represents a long subway ride. In New York terms, it's a trip around the world!
Trivia:
Probably older New Yorkers would be more familiar with this phrase than younger ones!
