How to Use family style in a Sentence
family style
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The event runs from 1 to 5 p.m., and the dinner will be served family style.
—Sharina Taveras Lopez, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 29 Oct. 2019
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The service is family style and will not have child care.
—Staff Report, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2023
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The best way to eat Austin’s food is to buy three or four plates for the table and share the feast in a true Southern family style.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2022
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So why not do so family style among new friends at the Center?
—Amy Schwabe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 28 Sep. 2017
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The lounge area is to the right and the romantic, or family style, atmosphere, is left.
—Houston Chronicle, 16 May 2018
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The food is fun and served family style (get the guacamole, itself a work of art, and the duck tacos) while the drinks are perfect for a girls’ night out.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2019
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Serve family style with the stuffing taken directly from the turkey and with the gravy on the side.
—Sarah Rense, Esquire, 3 Oct. 2017
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The feast, served family style, is available for parties of four or more for $130 per person.
—Dallas News, 9 Dec. 2022
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The seating is family style with long tables, so feel free to sit with other guests.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2022
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No more family style or wooden bowls passed around the table.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 26 Apr. 2021
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Staff members will serve diners, and some menu items will be served family style.
—Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2020
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Choice of two entrees to be served family style to your party — either grilled cheese and tomato soup or chili and corn bread.
—Amy Schwabe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2020
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The request was for 10 single-family style homes clustered around a shared green space and pool area on the western side of the property.
—Stacy Ryburn, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2020
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Shop seasonal foods, family style meals and small-batch baked goods.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 3 June 2022
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Salads will be served family style and a strawberry rhubarb tart completes the meal.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2022
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For the salad: Divide the chunks of burrata among 4 to 6 serving plates or on a large platter, family style.
—Sarah Fritsche, SFChronicle.com, 29 June 2018
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Allow the chicken, shallots and bread to rest in the pot for 10 minutes before serving it all family style.
—Washington Post, 30 Apr. 2021
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But perhaps the best special of the night is their family style corned beef and cabbage, which feeds four to six people, and is available for takeout for $50.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Mar. 2021
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Serve this soul-warming stew family style, with white rice to balance its punchy flavors.
—New York Times, 13 June 2022
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Drizzle with Vinaigrette and serve family style so the table can admire your work.
—San Antonio Express-News, 3 July 2018
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The migas can be served family style, or composed into tacos.
—Emily Heil, Washington Post, 30 Dec. 2019
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Two or more of you should consider the whole roast chicken, served family style with little potatoes and a pot of mustard.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2020
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But the main attraction might be the ca nuong, whole crispy catfish served family style, with all the fixings for making your own rice paper rolls.
—BostonGlobe.com, 25 May 2021
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For the holidays, Next Bistro is serving up meals for two, family style meals and their regular menu.
—Mary Grace Granados, Dallas News, 16 Dec. 2020
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Food is served family style in large platters, ceramic bowls or iron pots.
—New York Times, 1 Feb. 2022
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Dinner was served family style with a menu showcasing the best of Southern cuisine.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2022
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Sprinkle with the potato chips and garnish with the reserved dill fronds before serving, family style.
—G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2023
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In one scenario, the host could serve food and drinks to each pod, either individually or family style with a platter of food and a round of drinks.
—Tilde Herrera, SFChronicle.com, 3 Sep. 2020
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The dress code was vibrant dresses and linen suits for men, and guests were greeted with live music, a BBQ dinner served family style, and Campari under warm fairy lights.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 17 Nov. 2023
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To soothe the pre-show nerves, Bach Mai, who was set to present their collection the following evening, shared with Vogue that his pre-presentation routine includes fueling his team with a hearty meal—family style, of course.
—Maia Torres, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2024
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