as in restaurants
a public establishment where meals are served to paying customers for consumption on the premises
we'll just grab a quick hamburger at the local diner
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Recent Examples of diners
When the popular Italian restaurant Caffe Vialetto closed in 2025 after 26 years of feeding families and sharing milestones, diners across Miami mourned the loss of the Coral Gables icon, a stable oasis for quiet dinners and family celebrations in a wildly changing culinary landscape.
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Connie Ogle
april 9, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
The dishes arrive simultaneously for all diners, creating an almost theatrical shared experience at bespoke hemlock-wood tables beneath floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the valley.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
But the down-to-earth spirit of the cha chaan teng endures, and the chefs who grew up eating at these diners are reimagining, restyling, and reinterpreting its catalog of dishes through their own unique culinary lenses.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
At 2121 Shamrock Drive, generations of Charlotte diners have pulled up a stool — and now, a new chapter begins.
—Evan Moore
april 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Fortunately for both chefs and diners, seaweed comes in an array of textures and flavors.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 8 Apr. 2026
The hotel is home to the OAK Long Bar + Kitchen, which has been relatively recently reinvigorated and now draws diners and drinkers, not just from the pool of guests, but from all over Boston.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Red Lobster's push to lure diners with cheap deals may be backfiring, with one retail expert warning the strategy could be attracting the wrong customer as losses continue to mount.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Today, diners from Fleur Drive to Fourth Street can relive the ritual — often open‑faced, usually with fries, always with attitude.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 1 Apr. 2026
Connie Ogle
april 9, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
The dishes arrive simultaneously for all diners, creating an almost theatrical shared experience at bespoke hemlock-wood tables beneath floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the valley.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
But the down-to-earth spirit of the cha chaan teng endures, and the chefs who grew up eating at these diners are reimagining, restyling, and reinterpreting its catalog of dishes through their own unique culinary lenses.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
At 2121 Shamrock Drive, generations of Charlotte diners have pulled up a stool — and now, a new chapter begins.
—Evan Moore
april 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Fortunately for both chefs and diners, seaweed comes in an array of textures and flavors.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 8 Apr. 2026
The hotel is home to the OAK Long Bar + Kitchen, which has been relatively recently reinvigorated and now draws diners and drinkers, not just from the pool of guests, but from all over Boston.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Red Lobster's push to lure diners with cheap deals may be backfiring, with one retail expert warning the strategy could be attracting the wrong customer as losses continue to mount.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Today, diners from Fleur Drive to Fourth Street can relive the ritual — often open‑faced, usually with fries, always with attitude.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diners
restaurants
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Tigani said he was inspired by New York City’s Eataly, a concept that includes an Italian food market, multiple restaurants and events.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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Food and drink There are several on-site restaurants, including the casual open-air Beach Tree, the beachfront 'Ulu with an adjacent sushi lounge, NOIO, Miller & Lux, and Residents’ Beach House.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Diners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diners. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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