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also cafes
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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
Those who love fashion should prioritize heading to the famous shopping district of Cary Street, where shops like Bygones Vintage and the nearby Blue Bones Vintage are within walking distance of boutiques and cafes.
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Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2024
Elsewhere in the Bazaar, past the produce and other culinary stalls are cafes for meals and the thick, grainy Turkish coffee but the coffee isn’t just for drinking.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Restaurants, cafes, retail shops and hotels can use these solutions to allow hassle-free transactions from customers, especially during peak hours and seasons.
—Nitin Gupta, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
By the afternoon, the building’s three cafes were out of food and there was a line to get into the VIP lounge.
—Sarah Douglas, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Brenner aims to expand into natural retail channels and food service, such as airports, chains, hotels and cafes.
—Richard Collings, Axios, 15 Oct. 2024
Chicago's Filipino food and drink scene keeps expanding with innovative new restaurants, bakeries, cafes and more.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 13 Oct. 2024
The area’s architectural landmarks, such as the Boston Public Library and Trinity Church, stand as testaments to its rich cultural heritage, while upscale shopping destinations like Newbury Street and the Prudential Center offer a mix of luxury boutiques, fine dining and trendy cafes.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Fitting for the official start of the fall season, coffee shops and cozy bakeries dominated the scene, from Vietnamese coffee to neighborhood cafes to a new semi-permanent coffee cart at ASU.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2024
Elsewhere in the Bazaar, past the produce and other culinary stalls are cafes for meals and the thick, grainy Turkish coffee but the coffee isn’t just for drinking.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Restaurants, cafes, retail shops and hotels can use these solutions to allow hassle-free transactions from customers, especially during peak hours and seasons.
—Nitin Gupta, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
By the afternoon, the building’s three cafes were out of food and there was a line to get into the VIP lounge.
—Sarah Douglas, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Brenner aims to expand into natural retail channels and food service, such as airports, chains, hotels and cafes.
—Richard Collings, Axios, 15 Oct. 2024
Chicago's Filipino food and drink scene keeps expanding with innovative new restaurants, bakeries, cafes and more.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 13 Oct. 2024
The area’s architectural landmarks, such as the Boston Public Library and Trinity Church, stand as testaments to its rich cultural heritage, while upscale shopping destinations like Newbury Street and the Prudential Center offer a mix of luxury boutiques, fine dining and trendy cafes.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Fitting for the official start of the fall season, coffee shops and cozy bakeries dominated the scene, from Vietnamese coffee to neighborhood cafes to a new semi-permanent coffee cart at ASU.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cafés
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Shortly after, Nearest Green Tennessee Whiskey will begin rolling out to stores, bars, and restaurants, starting with Uncle Nearest’s home state of Tennessee.Dominique Fluker, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
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The list consists the 50 best restaurants in America, according to New York Times reporters and editors who traveled to nearly every state on the hunt for restaurants with amazing food and spaces.Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
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Basel is home to more than 30 museums and boasts thriving nightlife thanks to its pubs, live music clubs, and bars along Klein-Basel.Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 2 Oct. 2024
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Here are 20 of Boston's most significant literary sites, including pubs, hotels, and restaurants that were once the haunts of important literary figures.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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Not long after Will Thompson and Carey Hynes opened the Sunny’s Steakhouse pop-up in 2020, diners started clamoring for a permanent location.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
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When diners do come into his restaurants for lunch, Vongerichten says, many these days opt for a turmeric tonic, green juice, or kombucha instead of a martini.Jane Thier, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Cafés.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caf%C3%A9s. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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