luau

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Recent Examples of luau Both of her parents are longtime employees of the luau, which started in 1986. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2024 But people need work, Freitas said, and the luau employs about 160 people. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2024 Aloha Mixed Plate and Star Noodle (siblings of the luau under the same owner) reopened in March and Aug. 1, respectively. Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2024 One of the only surviving structures in the historical district, the nightly luau offers traditional dishes, from haupia to pua'a kalua, with hula and musical performances. Catherine Garcia, theweek, 23 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for luau
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luau
Noun
  • An American barbecue shack simmering in mostly Japanese influences, Ukiah is expected to debut this spring, replacing the former Matchbox space on Fort Lauderdale’s Riverwalk.
    Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Pangaea’s burger had its own winning streak, and Urban Roots’ smoked brisket shows up in barbecue platters as well as Cervecería tacos.
    Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • International Voters By opening with a montage of Hollywood playing itself, and bringing local firefighters onstage to deliver roasts, Sunday night’s ceremony sought to locate these Oscars as a specifically Los Angeles tradition.
    Nate Jones, Vulture, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Those who crave that kind of deliciousness but simply don’t have hours to spare to slow-cook a roast may want to check out the growing number of heat-and-eat pulled pork options at local markets.
    Jolene Thym, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • For example, a bride and a groom who once summered in Cape Cod, in Massachusetts, may want to highlight clambake memories in one course.
    Alix Strauss, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
  • Families can attend their famous weekly clambakes, take a ride on the vintage fire truck, go fishing, play foosball or life-size chess, run amuck on the playground, or take a splash in one of two outdoor heated pools.
    Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Additionally, the executive team extends invitations to employees’ families to multiple team-building functions like cookouts, paintball, and the annual corporate trip to Mexico.
    Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
  • Over the years, the offerings have expanded to include a variety of seasonings, sauces, spices, and cookout essentials.
    Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Fashion Show: Newcomers of Central Florida’s spring luncheon features club members modeling Dillard’s styles and accessories.
    Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Meanwhile, private chefs are on hand to prepare bespoke feasts 24/7, from al fresco luncheons to intimate candlelit dinners.
    Lysanne Currie, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The chain buffet restaurant was given a yellow placard for mold and holding food at improper temperatures.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Nelson’s Column, the London Eye, Buckingham Palace and Whitehall’s rooftops are all laid before you like a touristic sightseeing buffet.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Like most fats, beef tallow provides long-lasting energy, helping to keep people fuller and more satisfied, which can help balance the carbohydrate content of foods like, say, French fries.
    Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The large tray fits several servings easily and serves up homemade fries at the perfect crispiness using the air fry feature.
    Meg St-Esprit, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025

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“Luau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luau. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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