as in restaurant
a public establishment where meals are served to paying customers for consumption on the premises
we'll just grab a quick hamburger at the local diner
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Reservations were live, and Garcia and his team got down to the work of feeding and dazzling diners, honoring Kent, and figuring out their own place in New York City restaurants.
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Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
To accommodate vegetarians, vegans, or dairy-free diners—and to lighten things up so folks don’t get too full before the feast—consider a veggie tray with fresh vegetables, hummus, baba ganoush, pita chips, and nuts.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
Denny's, the national diner chain known for its breakfast fare and 24-hour menu, plans to close 150 restaurants by the end of 2025.
—Anthony Robledo, Journal Sentinel, 24 Oct. 2024
In addition to Colorado, McDonald’s diners also reported getting sick between Sept. 27 and Oct. 11 in Oregon, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin.
—Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2024
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Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
To accommodate vegetarians, vegans, or dairy-free diners—and to lighten things up so folks don’t get too full before the feast—consider a veggie tray with fresh vegetables, hummus, baba ganoush, pita chips, and nuts.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
Denny's, the national diner chain known for its breakfast fare and 24-hour menu, plans to close 150 restaurants by the end of 2025.
—Anthony Robledo, Journal Sentinel, 24 Oct. 2024
In addition to Colorado, McDonald’s diners also reported getting sick between Sept. 27 and Oct. 11 in Oregon, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin.
—Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Diner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diner. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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