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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
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An 8-year-old boy is being hailed as a hero after saving the life of his choking friend in the elementary school cafeteria.Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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The group petitioned the US Department of Agriculture to remove the meals from school cafeterias.Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 25 Nov. 2024
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The luxury hotel also has one of the best Italian fine dining restaurants in the metro area with La Piazza.Ching Dee, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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The rampage turned festive Bourbon Street into a macabre scene of maimed victims, bloodied bodies and pedestrians fleeing for safety inside nightclubs and restaurants.ERIC TUCKER, JIM MUSTIAN, TIME, 2 Jan. 2025
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The opening of Trocadero’s adds to Roux’s legacy in the United Kingdom, and gives diners one more spot for chowing down on his lauded fare.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2024
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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
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But the bills were still high for Polk, who works as a school bus and lunchroom monitor.Martha Bebinger, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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Mobiles hanging from the ceiling of an employee lunchroom to build awareness of values.Elizabeth Baskin, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Walking tours through this bustling district reveal a rich tapestry of Filipino-Chinese heritage, from ancient temples and traditional herbal shops to iconic eateries and markets filled with eye-catching ingredients.Ching Dee, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Just south of Uptown is the largest urban arts district in the U.S.: the Dallas Arts District, a walkable downtown center of creativity packed with award-winning museums, performing arts venues, bars and eateries.Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
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Shankman loves Brandon Blanchard and executive chef Demetrius Brown's Inman Park cafe and bistro.Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
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An outdoor pool bar and cafe serves fresh salads and vegetable-forward fare.Dalya Benor, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
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During the morning rush, two men walked in and pointed their guns toward the lunch counter.Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 17 Dec. 2024
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This historic downtown restaurant honors the original 1960s lunch counter where nine Black college students were arrested during a sit-in, becoming the first protestors to serve jail time during the Civil Rights Movement.McKenzie Rankin, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
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The kitchen’s most eye-catching feature, though, is the three slabs of black marble that stand out next to the large white island snack bar and serve as an oversized backsplash behind the stovetop.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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Includes live music, buffet dinner, appetizers, open well bar, snack bar, Champagne toast, party favors.Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Luncheonette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luncheonette. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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