bistros

plural of bistro
as in nightclubs
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 bistros For hard evidence of this, go to up-and-coming Micklegate Street, a cobbled thoroughfare lined with intimate eateries like cottagecore coffeehouse Partisan, tapas spot Sotano, and contemporary British bistros Skosh and The Rattle Owl. Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026 According to a press release, the restaurant, located within Ackermann Group’s Madamore mixed-use development, draws inspiration from cafés, bistros and wine bars in France, Italy and Spain. Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 July 2026 Pineapple Grove Arts District Just off Atlantic Avenue, this artsy enclave is best known for its independent boutiques, casual bistros, and a steady lineup of galleries, including House of Perna, Brulé Gastro-Kitchen, and Addison Gallery. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026 Opened in April by chef Kevin Finch and his wife, Alexa, the Greenpoint restaurant is inspired by Parisian bistros, with seasonal dishes that are both comforting and complex. Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 2 July 2026 From omakase to Taiwanese bistros to kava cafés, here are the new openings, menu updates and anticipated spots to know now. Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026 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. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026 Known for opulent dining rooms and chic bistros from Hong Kong to Palm Beach, 71-year-old Daniel Boulud has overseen his eponymous flagship on the Upper East Side of Manhattan — site of THR‘s New York issue party — for over 30 years. Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 10 May 2026 The result is a mix of old-school hotel bars, downtown Italian institutions and buzzy French bistros — the kinds of places where A-listers tend to turn up again and again. Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
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Noun
  • All of it feels like the product of a writer (or writers) who’s spent inordinate amounts of time in Protestant youth groups and trendy gay nightclubs.
    Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
  • And in 1963, Steinem gained national attention for going undercover at one of Hugh Hefner's nightclubs.
    Juliana Kim, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Despite much lower transfer spending than at other clubs, Barca have employed some surprising measures to meet their commitments.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The Union of European Football Associations holds an annual tournament that brings together the best domestic clubs from across Europe to compete in the UEFA Champions League.
    Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • The newest chapter is Velvet Night 76—my personal obsession—inspired by Parisian cabarets.
    Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026

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“Bistros.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bistros. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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