as in restaurant
a public establishment where meals are served to paying customers for consumption on the premises
we usually go to lunch at an eatery that is just around the corner from the office
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Recent Examples of eatery
The bustling eatery employs many undocumented workers, including Pedro (Briones), a talented chef who nevertheless is held back by his undocumented status.
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Carole Horst, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
After searching for a standalone location for his playful eatery for five months, chef Bo Porytko and his team at Misfit Snack Bar have decided to return to their former space inside the Middleman, the cocktail bar, at 3401 E. Colfax Ave., that hosted Misfit for the previous five years.
—Jonathan Shikes, The Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2024
More than 30 eateries and bars—like Prince’s Hot Chicken, Honeyfire Barbeque Co., Thai Esane, Poke Nash Hawaiian Bowls—fill the Nashville food hall, as does music emanating from a trio of stages.
—Kristin Luna, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024
As tourists celebrate the high-end vintage shops, the evocative street art and chic eateries of Roma Norte, one of Mexico City’s trendiest neighborhoods, Mariana de Miguel can’t help but resent its overcrowded nature.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
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Carole Horst, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
After searching for a standalone location for his playful eatery for five months, chef Bo Porytko and his team at Misfit Snack Bar have decided to return to their former space inside the Middleman, the cocktail bar, at 3401 E. Colfax Ave., that hosted Misfit for the previous five years.
—Jonathan Shikes, The Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2024
More than 30 eateries and bars—like Prince’s Hot Chicken, Honeyfire Barbeque Co., Thai Esane, Poke Nash Hawaiian Bowls—fill the Nashville food hall, as does music emanating from a trio of stages.
—Kristin Luna, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024
As tourists celebrate the high-end vintage shops, the evocative street art and chic eateries of Roma Norte, one of Mexico City’s trendiest neighborhoods, Mariana de Miguel can’t help but resent its overcrowded nature.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eatery
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Veterans Day: On Veterans Day, many restaurants will offer discounts or free food to those who actively served and retired from the military and first responders.Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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And yeah, the new restaurant is going to be a lot of fun.DeMarco Williams, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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And so do today’s diners at Li Ciusoni, which is set up like a rustic country house during a party.Ann Abel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The path forward will require a deep understanding of what today’s diners truly want — beyond just a good deal.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 4 Nov. 2024
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The second restaurant for the Honduran cafe will have an oyster bar, tortilla bar, cocktail bar and specialty coffee bar, a press release says.Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Renovated in 2021 to become fully carbon neutral and solar powered, the airy cafe attracts visitors and locals alike for sumptuous sandwiches like slow roasted pork on fluffy baguette and cauliflower, pesto and ricotta on focaccia.Anna Haines, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Eatery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eatery. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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