as in restaurants
a public establishment where meals are served to paying customers for consumption on the premises
a simple East End caff that serves fish-and-chips and the like to a largely working-class clientele
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Dining options will encompass numerous restaurants and bars, including the brand’s signature Peacock Alley, a lobby lounge tradition that has anchored Waldorf Astoria properties since the original New York hotel.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026 -
Soda drinkers have been experimenting with mash-ups for decades — ever since fast-food restaurants moved soda machines out from behind the counter and gave customers free rein to mix their own drinks, Tofel said.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Studies show that digital prompts influence tipping behavior by nudging diners toward higher percentages, while also contributing to tipping fatigue and social pressure.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Nobu diners can overlook the Stadium 2 court, capturing tennis action while dining at one of the more luxurious options on a tennis site.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Caffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caffs. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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