: enthusiastically praised
an acclaimed performance/performer
the city's most acclaimed restaurants
Greenfeld is best known as a journalist, the author of five acclaimed books of nonfiction …—
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Take his Lamb Hamburger Helper, both on the menu at his acclaimed restaurant, Southern National, and now also published in his new (and first) cookbook, Cutting Up in the Kitchen: Food and Fun from Southern National’s Chef Duane Nutter.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
Based on Adam Cesare’s acclaimed book of the same name, the screenplay for Clown in a Cornfield was written by Craig and Carter Blanchard.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Conceived as a destination for world-class theatrical entertainment, Barnstorm’s credits so far include Richard Linklater’s acclaimed Netflix pic Hit Man, co-written and produced by Powell, which brought him a Golden Globe nom for his lead performance, and the upcoming Hulu series Chad Powers.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 May 2025
The Chef’s Counter at Hop Alley, 3500 Larimer St. in Denver, was born almost by accident after owner Tommy Lee took over an additional 1,200 square feet to expand his acclaimed modern Chinese joint.
—Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
Based on Adam Cesare’s acclaimed book of the same name, the screenplay for Clown in a Cornfield was written by Craig and Carter Blanchard.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Conceived as a destination for world-class theatrical entertainment, Barnstorm’s credits so far include Richard Linklater’s acclaimed Netflix pic Hit Man, co-written and produced by Powell, which brought him a Golden Globe nom for his lead performance, and the upcoming Hulu series Chad Powers.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 May 2025
The Chef’s Counter at Hop Alley, 3500 Larimer St. in Denver, was born almost by accident after owner Tommy Lee took over an additional 1,200 square feet to expand his acclaimed modern Chinese joint.
—Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
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“Acclaimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acclaimed. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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