bistro
noun
bis·tro
ˈbē-(ˌ)strō 
ˈbi-
ˈbi-
plural bistros
1
: a small or unpretentious restaurant
2
a
: a small bar or tavern
b
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Examples of bistro in a Sentence
a bistro in Paris that serves veal chops and hearty stews
a section of the city populated with casual bistros offering entertainment to suit nearly every taste
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Pastis, 52 Gansevoort St, New York, NY 10014 Pastis is a French bistro offering an extensive French cheese selection and cheese-centric appetizers.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Raoul’s One of those rare New York City institutions that remains unchanged despite operating throughout several decades, Raoul’s is a French bistro that’s been a SoHo staple since 1975.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, five miles away, Kaplan and Namba have lately been immersed in finally bringing their long-incubating bistro to life.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
The local restaurant group closed its Crestview Hills and Fields Ertel bistros in September because the locations did not meet sales expectations.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 20 Dec. 2024
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Raoul’s One of those rare New York City institutions that remains unchanged despite operating throughout several decades, Raoul’s is a French bistro that’s been a SoHo staple since 1975.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, five miles away, Kaplan and Namba have lately been immersed in finally bringing their long-incubating bistro to life.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
The local restaurant group closed its Crestview Hills and Fields Ertel bistros in September because the locations did not meet sales expectations.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Bistro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bistro. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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bistro
noun
bis·tro
ˈbēs-(ˌ)trō
ˈbis-
ˈbis-
: a small or modest restaurant
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