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as in cabarets
a bar or restaurant offering special nighttime entertainment (as music, dancing, or comedy acts)
the café presents nationally known jazz performers in an intimate setting
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as in taverns
a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises
a speakeasy that became a fashionable café with the repeal of prohibition
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as in restaurants
a public establishment where meals are served to paying customers for consumption on the premises
they met at a little café in Paris
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Recent Examples of cafés
In the Chicago area, workers at nine cafes walked out Tuesday, joining workers at five cafes that have been on strike since Friday, organizers said.
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Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Across the country, baristas at more than 300 cafes were striking, according to their union, Starbucks Workers United.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
These are our favorite metro Phoenix restaurants and cafes to take visitors.
—Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
And once the master plan is approved, the cafes could be used by anyone in the city, too.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Within the campus is a gym, a Baptist Health primary care center where people can get checkups, vaccines, injury treatment, and sick visits, cafes, a courtyard and a sort of corner store that sells snacks and grocery items.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
The street is now lined with stylish restaurants and cafes and a modern art gallery, Gammel Strand.
—Ethelene Whitmire, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
The hotel offers many dining options, including three full-service restaurants, two poolside cafes, and a jazz bar.
—Dalya Benor, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
Other standout meals require less planning and Lofoten’s cafes and bakeries, in particular, deserve mention.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Across the country, baristas at more than 300 cafes were striking, according to their union, Starbucks Workers United.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
These are our favorite metro Phoenix restaurants and cafes to take visitors.
—Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
And once the master plan is approved, the cafes could be used by anyone in the city, too.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Within the campus is a gym, a Baptist Health primary care center where people can get checkups, vaccines, injury treatment, and sick visits, cafes, a courtyard and a sort of corner store that sells snacks and grocery items.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
The street is now lined with stylish restaurants and cafes and a modern art gallery, Gammel Strand.
—Ethelene Whitmire, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
The hotel offers many dining options, including three full-service restaurants, two poolside cafes, and a jazz bar.
—Dalya Benor, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
Other standout meals require less planning and Lofoten’s cafes and bakeries, in particular, deserve mention.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cafés
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That means more spending by visitors at hotels, restaurants and other businesses, Port Director Jackie Carter says.Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Wharf, a public pier, is home to several restaurants in Santa Cruz, about 70 miles south of San Francisco.Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Police have attributed most of the deaths to accidental drowning due to the lake's proximity to nightclubs and bars.Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
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Forget stuffy nightclubs, a new generation is throwing house parties, rooftop DJ sets and intimate shows in unexpected spots like art galleries and cafes.Kice Akkawi, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024
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There was a time when either Everton or Liverpool’s local owner not showing at a match would dominate conversations in pubs and get reported in the local paper.Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Aside from its wildlife residents, there are homely pubs where two-legged visitors can sample regional foods, such as Norfolk mussels and crunch rolls (bread made from malted wheat grains).Phoebe Smith, AFAR Media, 18 Dec. 2024
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Central to the experience, an open kitchen invites diners to witness the culinary artistry unfold.Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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To taste a tortilla made from heirloom corn is to get a little closer to its ancient roots, but that heritage is being marketed, at least right now, mostly to the economically advantaged shoppers at Whole Foods and diners at upscale Mexican joints.Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Cafés.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caf%C3%A9s. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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