as in nightclub
a bar or restaurant offering special nighttime entertainment (as music, dancing, or comedy acts)
a section of the city populated with casual bistros offering entertainment to suit nearly every taste
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Unmistakably Parisian elements, such as a tall Morris advertising column, rattan chairs and elegant bistro tables, complete the setup.
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Denni Hu, WWD, 27 Sep. 2024
That neighborhood is a chill, touristy, family-friendly area with bistros, boutiques, and a quaint boardwalk—basically the Canadian version of Florida’s Seaside (of The Truman Show fame).
—Charles Moss, SPIN, 17 Oct. 2024
The street food menu includes a variety of sandwiches (reindeer included), and the bistro offers traditional Finnish salmon soup, salad, steak, and a couple of different desserts.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
To save space on an apartment balcony or to outfit a front porch for morning coffee, look at this three-piece wooden bistro set that’s on sale for $150.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2024
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Denni Hu, WWD, 27 Sep. 2024
That neighborhood is a chill, touristy, family-friendly area with bistros, boutiques, and a quaint boardwalk—basically the Canadian version of Florida’s Seaside (of The Truman Show fame).
—Charles Moss, SPIN, 17 Oct. 2024
The street food menu includes a variety of sandwiches (reindeer included), and the bistro offers traditional Finnish salmon soup, salad, steak, and a couple of different desserts.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
To save space on an apartment balcony or to outfit a front porch for morning coffee, look at this three-piece wooden bistro set that’s on sale for $150.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2024
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