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a public establishment where meals are served to paying customers for consumption on the premises
we usually go to lunch at an eatery that is just around the corner from the office
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Recent Examples of eateries
Farm-to-table eateries prioritizing local, seasonal produce reign supreme; there are entire stretches of road with zero cell service; and in the world of hospitality, the area is brimming with stylish hotels.
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Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
What was formerly a neighborhood fishmonger just off Rue Saint-Honoré has turned into achingly chic sushi and wine specialist Bar Omi, by the team behind Japanese eateries Ojii and Onii-san.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Peruse the eclectic shops and galleries of downtown Sandpoint, and be sure to check out the family-friendly mix of vendors, eateries, and creative play zones at the Cedar Street Bridge.
—Laura Beausire, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
Jeffboat, a former shipbuilding site, which has sat vacant for years, is poised to be redeveloped into housing, shops, eateries and more.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
Participating eateries include Tavern at the Mission, El Adobe, Capo Leisure House, Rancho Capistrano Winery, Finca, Sundried Tomato, the Station, Rosewood Social, Hennessey Tavern, the Inn at the Mission/Ysidora, Blanca’s Latin Kitchen, Selma’s Chicago Pizzeria and more to come.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Along with a state-of-the-art casino and 30 eateries, Resorts World will open a 7,000-person capacity entertainment venue to bring concerts, games and events to the area.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
The ship features more than 20 eateries, including the only Korean barbecue (which uses flameless grills) on the sea.
—Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
While many of Kansas City’s approximately 3,500 eateries struggle with restaurant inspections, these 536 kitchens excelled in 2024.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2025
Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
What was formerly a neighborhood fishmonger just off Rue Saint-Honoré has turned into achingly chic sushi and wine specialist Bar Omi, by the team behind Japanese eateries Ojii and Onii-san.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Peruse the eclectic shops and galleries of downtown Sandpoint, and be sure to check out the family-friendly mix of vendors, eateries, and creative play zones at the Cedar Street Bridge.
—Laura Beausire, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
Jeffboat, a former shipbuilding site, which has sat vacant for years, is poised to be redeveloped into housing, shops, eateries and more.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
Participating eateries include Tavern at the Mission, El Adobe, Capo Leisure House, Rancho Capistrano Winery, Finca, Sundried Tomato, the Station, Rosewood Social, Hennessey Tavern, the Inn at the Mission/Ysidora, Blanca’s Latin Kitchen, Selma’s Chicago Pizzeria and more to come.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Along with a state-of-the-art casino and 30 eateries, Resorts World will open a 7,000-person capacity entertainment venue to bring concerts, games and events to the area.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
The ship features more than 20 eateries, including the only Korean barbecue (which uses flameless grills) on the sea.
—Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
While many of Kansas City’s approximately 3,500 eateries struggle with restaurant inspections, these 536 kitchens excelled in 2024.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eateries
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Over 30 restaurants are participating, offering limited-time discounts and new dishes served exclusively during the event.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The weekend will include food, beverage and fudge specials from a variety of participating bars, restaurants and fudge shops on Mackinac Island, the tourism bureau said.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Higher beef prices, which have eased somewhat recently, weighed on shares as investors worry about whether Texas Roadhouse will pass on the additional costs to diners or absorb them.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Restaurant menus adapt to diners’ evolving palates.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Though many brands are now opening cafes in their stores, Maison Kitsuné was an early pioneer of café-retail hybrids, particularly in Japan, Loaëc noted.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
4 Oct. 2025
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Here are 37 new restaurants, bars and cafes that are now open in metro Phoenix.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Eateries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eateries. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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