as in restaurants
a public establishment where meals are served to paying customers for consumption on the premises
we'll just grab a quick hamburger at the local diner
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Recent Examples of diners
To taste a tortilla made from heirloom corn is to get a little closer to its ancient roots, but that heritage is being marketed, at least right now, mostly to the economically advantaged shoppers at Whole Foods and diners at upscale Mexican joints.
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Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
Central to the experience, an open kitchen invites diners to witness the culinary artistry unfold.
—Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
Denny's will continue serving diners 24/7, while IHOP and Waffle House plan to keep most of their doors open.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Outside the tiny storefront, the sidewalk (and often a fair bit of the street) is crowded with diners perched on low plastic stools set around low plastic tables, gustily eating some of the best, most electrifying Vietnamese food in the city.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
The menu is a mix of Caribbean flavors and international cuisine that will keep everyone happy, perfect for a laidback lunch or dinner, when the space comes alive with diners who have heard of its legendary sunsets.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Even the talented team executing the vision of the world-famous gastronome isn’t above getting creative to accommodate diners.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Then, who is making sushi for all these diners?
—Akiko Katayama, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Fenton gives diners information about ingredients and techniques related to each dish.
—Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
Central to the experience, an open kitchen invites diners to witness the culinary artistry unfold.
—Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
Denny's will continue serving diners 24/7, while IHOP and Waffle House plan to keep most of their doors open.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Outside the tiny storefront, the sidewalk (and often a fair bit of the street) is crowded with diners perched on low plastic stools set around low plastic tables, gustily eating some of the best, most electrifying Vietnamese food in the city.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
The menu is a mix of Caribbean flavors and international cuisine that will keep everyone happy, perfect for a laidback lunch or dinner, when the space comes alive with diners who have heard of its legendary sunsets.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Even the talented team executing the vision of the world-famous gastronome isn’t above getting creative to accommodate diners.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Then, who is making sushi for all these diners?
—Akiko Katayama, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Fenton gives diners information about ingredients and techniques related to each dish.
—Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Diners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diners. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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