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Recent Examples of luau
But people need work, Freitas said, and the luau employs about 160 people.
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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
Old Lahaina Luau presents what is considered the purest form of luau, one that infuses history, music, food, and ancient dance and hula to tell the story of Hawaii, from early Polynesian migration to the last days of the monarchy and plantation era.
—John Wogan, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2024
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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
Old Lahaina Luau presents what is considered the purest form of luau, one that infuses history, music, food, and ancient dance and hula to tell the story of Hawaii, from early Polynesian migration to the last days of the monarchy and plantation era.
—John Wogan, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luau
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Post oak smoking epitomizes the cherished low-and-slow credo of the most successful Texas barbecue temples.Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Specialty pizzas include masala pesto chicken, lamb kabob and tandoori barbecue pizza. Prices for whole pizzas, which feed three to four people, start at about $22.Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 7 Jan. 2025
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The longtime roast queen who kicked her career into another level following her barnburner of a roast set at Netflix’s Tom Brady roast last year was a classic delight for awards show fans during her Golden Globes opening monologue on Sunday, January 5.Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 5 Jan. 2025
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Stand-up comic and savage roast queen Nikki Glaser dispelled that idea in the 9:49-minute span of her opening monologue.Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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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
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Then a special Jefferson’s Bourbon bar, erected along water’s edge, served as the anchor point for a classic sunset clambake. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.Brad Japhe, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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Featuring cookouts, bouncy houses, haircuts, music, and other fun activities, Fuqua distributes between 150 and 200 age-appropriate bookbags stuffed with school supplies each year.La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
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Outside, a fenced yard and a patio call for summer cookouts.Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
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As plans for January premières, luncheons, and awards shows were upended, we were treated to an almost moralistic spectacle of Tinseltown frivolities colliding with the elemental dictates of Mother Nature.Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 9 Jan. 2025
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Newcomers of Central Florida: Magic Show luncheon with magician Kevin King performing strolling and sleight-of-hand magic tricks.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
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Far from their early days of generic buffets and predictable itineraries, today's top all-inclusive properties provide everything from bespoke dining experiences and immersive cultural activities to world-class wellness.Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
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Side and accent tables, chests of drawers, buffets, desks, and dining tables are all pieces that stand the test of time and are readily available secondhand.Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
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The aim was to understand how quickly his preferences shifted when his diet changed—whether fries and chicken tenders made his taste buds crave more salt, for instance.Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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Chick-fil-A fans are feeling a little spicy after the fast-food giant changed its recipe for waffle fries.Erin Clack, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Luau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luau. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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