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Recent Examples of luau
The menu: Dishes include huli huli chicken — a marinated, teriyaki chicken; luau pig — a slow-roasted, seasoned pork dish; and Spam musubi — grilled spam with rice, wrapped in seaweed.
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Linh Ta, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
Alamo Lamar, March 8, 3:15 p.m. Reeling After a life-altering accident, Ryan struggles to fit in with old friends and family at a birthday luau on his family’s homestead.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
The Hawaiian buffet-style dinner included: yaki tofu with mixed greens, Ahi and hamachi sashimi, teriyaki barbecue chicken, kalbi short ribs, kalua pig and cabbage, chicken long rice, squid luau, lomi salmon, Okinawan sweet potato, poi, white rice, pineapple, pani popo and haupia.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
At night, seek the traditional experience of Kauai at a luau, where a vibrant culture comes alive through music and dance.
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—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
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Linh Ta, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
Alamo Lamar, March 8, 3:15 p.m. Reeling After a life-altering accident, Ryan struggles to fit in with old friends and family at a birthday luau on his family’s homestead.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
The Hawaiian buffet-style dinner included: yaki tofu with mixed greens, Ahi and hamachi sashimi, teriyaki barbecue chicken, kalbi short ribs, kalua pig and cabbage, chicken long rice, squid luau, lomi salmon, Okinawan sweet potato, poi, white rice, pineapple, pani popo and haupia.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
At night, seek the traditional experience of Kauai at a luau, where a vibrant culture comes alive through music and dance.
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—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luau
Noun
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The address is the location of the barbecue restaurant Woodshed Smokehouse and is near Forest Park.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2025
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Lucas has wagered barbecue from several local places, including Jack Stack Barbecue, Arthur Bryant’s and LC’s Bar-B-Q. This story was originally published April 23, 2025 at 9:06 AM.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This shift towards smaller, more manageable meals means traditional heavy dishes like ham or lamb roasts – once staples – are replaced by lighter, more adaptable fare.—
Food Drink Life,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Sangiovese Mokelumne River 2023 for heavier Easter meats like lamb, roast poultry and ham.—
Jill Barth,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Loreto: Start your Baja Sur weekend in Loreto, a seaside town famous for its blue whales, national parks, beach clambakes, and—thanks to a recent community movement—stargazing.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside Online,
10 Apr. 2025
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For example, a bride and a groom who once summered in Cape Cod, in Massachusetts, may want to highlight clambake memories in one course.—
Alix Strauss,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Morii Outdoors travels a bit farther back in coffee's life cycle, reusing the byproducts of roasting as a natural firestarter medium for camping, backpacking, outdoor survival and just good ol' backyard cookouts.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Apr. 2025
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In our fraught current times, making sure those who inflict harm will never be invited to the cookout is necessary.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Two weeks ago dozens of illustrious chefs attended a luncheon to pay homage to André Soltner, who died at the age of 93 in January, as an icon of their profession as owner of the New York French restaurant Lutèce.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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In recent times, the city has had some basic interaction with the chamber, including promoting business openings and several councilmembers appearing at luncheons hosted by the organization.—
Michael Slaten,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Honeydew, cantaloupe and edamame in the restaurant’s buffet did not have a time expiration label.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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At Agora, diners can indulge in a buffet filled with endless Greek and Mediterranean dishes in a super relaxed environment.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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There are 18 beers on tap, most of which are Colorado brews; pub fare like brats, burgers and fries; and salads and poke.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
22 Apr. 2025
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Combo meals include waffle fries, a drink and up to four sliders.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Luau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luau. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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