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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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The district will use the design excellence grant to collect community feedback and begin planning TBD construction projects for the schools, which share a cafeteria and library, district spokesperson Leslie Wright told Axios.—
Alex Golden,
Axios,
7 Jan. 2025
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Stein said Gabriel knows every employee associated with Oregon football — from the assistant equipment managers to the cafeteria workers to the security guards — by name.—
Christopher Kamrani,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Dinner at a restaurant and location chosen by Sponsor in New York, NY.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
14 Jan. 2025
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And in May, Mars Petcare and TripAdvisor partnered to highlight tourist attractions, restaurants and hotels that are dog-friendly.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN,
14 Jan. 2025
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During dinner hours, diners are seated with menus and order from their tables.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Jan. 2025
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The Next Evolution of Cantonese Food: A wave of new restaurants are challenging diners to go beyond sesame chicken and crab Rangoon.—
Luke Fortney,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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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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The landmark Pacific Coast Highway eatery, at the base of Las Flores Canyon, was named after Hawaiian surfing legend Duke Kahanamoku.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2025
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In December 2016, Welch drove from his hometown of Salisbury, N.C., to the pizza parlor and entered openly carrying an AR-15-style rifle and a revolver, which led terrified customers and employees to flee the eatery.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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Bradshaw Animal Shelter in Mather had a small cafe prior to the pandemic, which has also been nixed.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Jan. 2025
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Several other tenants are expected to open in the district this year, including Standard Beer + Food and the all-day cafe Good Graces.—
Zachery Eanes,
Axios,
20 Jan. 2025
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Lawson was an architect of Nashville's lunch counter sit-ins and helped launch a nationwide movement.—
Craig Shoup,
The Tennessean,
18 July 2024
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Most recently, Looby been defending many of the college students who sought to desegregate lunch counters in downtown Nashville by engaging in peaceful sit-ins.—
Andrea Williams,
The Tennessean,
19 Apr. 2024
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At the park, most of our fellow riders congregated by the snack bars or rambled onto a nearby observation deck that jutted into the water.—
Peggy Orenstein,
AFAR Media,
6 Jan. 2025
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Multiple on-site dining options include a snack bar inside the water park, and the grownups can indulge in a little self-care at the fitness center and spa. 8.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
21 Dec. 2024
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