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Recent Examples of luncheonette
The site of Pete’s Candy Store, on Lorimer Street, was once a general store, a luncheonette and a gambling den.
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New York Times, 29 Jan. 2024
The recipes reflect the comfort food aesthetic that Christensen serves at this former pie shop and luncheonette: Pimento Cheese, Deviled Eggs, Macaroni au Gratin and Tomato Pie.
—Charlotte Observer, 19 Sep. 2016
For example, in the 1930s, '40s, and '50s, individual Charlotte Russe cakes were a popular treat sold in bakeries, candy stores, and luncheonettes in some New York City neighborhoods.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2023
Because this is a luncheonette, there are milkshakes, made with ice cream from Adirondack Creamery (chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, pistachio) and overflowing from tall soda-fountain-style glasses.
—Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 16 June 2023
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New York Times, 29 Jan. 2024
The recipes reflect the comfort food aesthetic that Christensen serves at this former pie shop and luncheonette: Pimento Cheese, Deviled Eggs, Macaroni au Gratin and Tomato Pie.
—Charlotte Observer, 19 Sep. 2016
For example, in the 1930s, '40s, and '50s, individual Charlotte Russe cakes were a popular treat sold in bakeries, candy stores, and luncheonettes in some New York City neighborhoods.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2023
Because this is a luncheonette, there are milkshakes, made with ice cream from Adirondack Creamery (chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, pistachio) and overflowing from tall soda-fountain-style glasses.
—Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 16 June 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luncheonette
Noun
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Buccaneers players say their locker room stinks, their seats on the team plane are too small and their cafeteria food could be fresher, according to an annual player survey.—
Jeff Weiner,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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Paid time off, health insurance, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, or even perks like summer Fridays and company cafeterias with solid meal options all add up.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Because this is a restaurant in Miami Beach, a lot of attention is paid to cocktails, too.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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Here are five top hotel restaurants in Greater Palm Springs to visit for an extraordinary dining experience.—
Taryn White,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Some diners order a barbacoa plate and assemble their own meal, while others prefer to have the tender meat packed into tacos by El Milagrito’s seasoned cooks.—
Edmund Tijerina,
Bon Appétit,
27 Feb. 2025
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Herb, according to a news release, presented the sandwich as a to-go of the diner classic Eggs Benedict to Ray Kroc, the businessman who transformed McDonald's into what folks know it as today.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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The recommendation comes after the Feb. 20 brawl between a handful of students in the Dublin High lunchroom sent two students to the hospital.—
Kyle Martin,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025
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The six episodes are packed with expositional scenes in which an experienced character walks a neophyte through a new environment, giving the lay of the cultural land as if talking about quadrants in a middle school lunchroom.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
Noun
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The hilly east-side enclave, which has a reservoir and a popular dog park at its geographic center, has a trendy, hipster vibe with lots of cafes, eateries, and artisanal boutiques, as well as many notable examples of innovative architecture and historical homes.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2025
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Hearing African music as the soundtrack at some of the swankiest eateries in town was so refreshing and inspiring!—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Most notably are the cat cafes springing up around the country—there are reportedly 200 of these businesses located in the United States alone.—
Jackie (Ott) Jaakola,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Factors like longer-stay visas, reliable Wi-Fi, a fantastic cafe scene, and an array of cultural attractions and experiences are at the top of our checklist when deciding where to spend time.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
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There's also a lunch counter, which is open 11-2 Wednesday through Friday and 10-2 on Saturdays, helmed by local chef Miz Yalonda Ramsey.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2025
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Like Lawson, Lewis was among the leaders of the sit-ins that desegregated Nashville lunch counters in the 1960s.—
Craig Shoup,
The Tennessean,
18 July 2024
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Here, passengers can take advantage of amenities including a fitness center, massage treatment rooms, a lounging area with a coffee, juice, and snack bar, and floor-to-ceiling windows.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
26 Feb. 2025
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The gun found on him matched three shell casings found at the crime scene and his fingerprints matched those investigators found on a water bottle and snack bar wrapper, according to authorities.—
Jessica Botelho,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Luncheonette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luncheonette. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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