as in nightclub
a bar or restaurant offering special nighttime entertainment (as music, dancing, or comedy acts)
a section of the city populated with casual bistros offering entertainment to suit nearly every taste
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Recent Examples of bistro
And in Mar Vista one of the city’s favorite new bistros, Electric Bleu, comes from husband-and-wife team Craig Hopson and Mai Sakai.
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Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
The former Mizuna chef opened the bistro in April of 2014 in a narrow restaurant space that could only seat 30 people and a couple more at the bar.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
This year, Serfer announced the closing of Mignonette, his beloved neighborhood bistro in Miami’s Edgewater, after 12 years.
—Amy Reyes, Miami Herald, 16 May 2026
Our rendition of the French bistro favorite proves that this dish doesn't have to be tricky.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
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Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
The former Mizuna chef opened the bistro in April of 2014 in a narrow restaurant space that could only seat 30 people and a couple more at the bar.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
This year, Serfer announced the closing of Mignonette, his beloved neighborhood bistro in Miami’s Edgewater, after 12 years.
—Amy Reyes, Miami Herald, 16 May 2026
Our rendition of the French bistro favorite proves that this dish doesn't have to be tricky.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bistro
Noun
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When they were rebuffed, the duo started showing up at the Hollywood nightclubs where the Hills cast was filming, over and over again.—
Louis Staples,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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John Scott first opened Green Lady Lounge in 2013, replacing nightclub Balanca’s.—
Jenna Thompson
June 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Perhaps the most popular hotel in town, the 38-room River House at Odette’s, with its picturesque views of the Delaware, offers a splashy stay on the site of a 1960s bohemian cabaret run by musician and actress Odette Myrtill.—
Jessica Sulima,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Salon Toulouse, the ship's main lounge and bar, inspired by vintage Parisian cabarets and complete with deep red velvet armchairs, was Joie de Vivre's main social hub for sundowners and digestifs.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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Of Europe's top leagues, only Italy's Serie A is as competitive as the Premier League, with four clubs — Juventus, Inter Milan, AC Milan and Napoli — winning the title during the last seven years.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Amenities and experiences The banner amenity here is Sastra, which claims to be Colombia's first longevity club.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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“Bistro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bistro. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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