culinary
adjective
cu·li·nary
ˈkə-lə-ˌner-ē 
ˈkyü-
ˈkü-
ˈkyü-
ˈkü-
: of or relating to the kitchen or cookery
culinary arts
culinary recipes
culinary schools
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They serve a variety of culinary delights.
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The culinary concept avoids blood sugar spikes, gluten, and inflammatory ingredients.
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Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
With seven restaurants, a French patisserie, four bars, and an ice cream parlor, there are culinary options that fit every mood.
—Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025
In this live cook-off, top chefs and culinary challengers will go head-to-head, each putting their own unique spin on the classic New Orleans sandwich.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 30 June 2025
The closing comes at a time of mild upheaval in the Coconut Grove culinary scene.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 28 June 2025
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Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
With seven restaurants, a French patisserie, four bars, and an ice cream parlor, there are culinary options that fit every mood.
—Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025
In this live cook-off, top chefs and culinary challengers will go head-to-head, each putting their own unique spin on the classic New Orleans sandwich.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 30 June 2025
The closing comes at a time of mild upheaval in the Coconut Grove culinary scene.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 28 June 2025
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“Culinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/culinary. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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