1
: a small child
2
: a small drink or allowance of liquor : shot
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Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
Additional courses such as Wisconsin cheese or the restaurant’s signature caviar tater tot (inspired by the chefs’ love for McDonald’s hash browns) can be added for a personalized dining experience.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
Usually, there’s someone in charge, lest there be too many Jell-O salads or tater tot hot dishes (both Midwestern favorites).
—Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2024
Grand Velas’ family-friendly features go above and beyond the usual kids programming to include a tiny tots spa menu, a dedicated baby concierge for setting up suites and guiding activities, and even a program to commemorate baby’s first haircut — all while maintaining an elegance for adults.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2024
More than 1,000 bottles of Fleur de Miraval Rosé Champagne were popped (for this third year of the partnership between the French maison and the Academy), and bites—from tater tots topped with caviar, wagyu slices, and duck bao to dark chocolate eclairs and strawberry paris-brest—were passed.
—David Graver, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2024
No trip to Truth is complete without an order of the cheesy, crisp tater tot casserole and, to round out the meal, a layered slice of coconut cake made by Botello’s mom, Janel.
—Kayla Stewart, Bon Appétit, 23 Feb. 2024
In another pic, the cute tot smiled while sitting on the stairs wearing a blue Moschino outfit.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2024
Other notable and unique entries on the list include Nashville hot chicken fries, blooming quesadilla ring, Rueben pickle bites, slow-cooker grape jelly meatballs, cowboy caviar and tater tot casserole.
—Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 11 Feb. 2024
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Whether its nailing SpongeBob SquarePants' famous laugh or finding the perfect tone for the pint-sized tots on Rugrats, these actors' abilities to shift their voices is one impressive feat.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
Additional courses such as Wisconsin cheese or the restaurant’s signature caviar tater tot (inspired by the chefs’ love for McDonald’s hash browns) can be added for a personalized dining experience.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
Usually, there’s someone in charge, lest there be too many Jell-O salads or tater tot hot dishes (both Midwestern favorites).
—Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2024
Grand Velas’ family-friendly features go above and beyond the usual kids programming to include a tiny tots spa menu, a dedicated baby concierge for setting up suites and guiding activities, and even a program to commemorate baby’s first haircut — all while maintaining an elegance for adults.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2024
More than 1,000 bottles of Fleur de Miraval Rosé Champagne were popped (for this third year of the partnership between the French maison and the Academy), and bites—from tater tots topped with caviar, wagyu slices, and duck bao to dark chocolate eclairs and strawberry paris-brest—were passed.
—David Graver, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2024
No trip to Truth is complete without an order of the cheesy, crisp tater tot casserole and, to round out the meal, a layered slice of coconut cake made by Botello’s mom, Janel.
—Kayla Stewart, Bon Appétit, 23 Feb. 2024
In another pic, the cute tot smiled while sitting on the stairs wearing a blue Moschino outfit.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2024
Other notable and unique entries on the list include Nashville hot chicken fries, blooming quesadilla ring, Rueben pickle bites, slow-cooker grape jelly meatballs, cowboy caviar and tater tot casserole.
—Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 11 Feb. 2024
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