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Recent Examples of luncheonette
His parents ran a luncheonette and rooming house near factories whose immigrant workers came in to eat.
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David Denby,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
This simple and straightforward luncheonette never tries to overcomplicate the diner experience, and that attitude carries through to the menu.
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Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
The luncheonette takes its name from one of Rouse’s favorite country acts, Pinto Bennett & the Famous Motel Cowboys.
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Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
Start mornings at Candy Kitchen, an old-school luncheonette (which opened back in 1925), then stroll downtown to shop at upscale Sylvester & Co.
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Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 July 2025
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David Denby,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
This simple and straightforward luncheonette never tries to overcomplicate the diner experience, and that attitude carries through to the menu.
—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
The luncheonette takes its name from one of Rouse’s favorite country acts, Pinto Bennett & the Famous Motel Cowboys.
—
Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
Start mornings at Candy Kitchen, an old-school luncheonette (which opened back in 1925), then stroll downtown to shop at upscale Sylvester & Co.
—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for luncheonette
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luncheonette
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Their duties included working in the camp cafeteria, on grounds maintenance and on local construction projects.
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Some hospital staff, like janitors and cafeteria workers, still make minimum wage.
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The restaurant sources its birotes from Duran’s to make the open-face, bean and cheese-smeared breakfast sandwiches popular throughout Mexico.
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The coaster will be located in a new section of Six Flags called Rancho de la Tormenta, featuring Cocina Abuela – a Spanish/Latin American restaurant.
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Head to Los Rios Rancho for seasonal pick-your-own experiences and have a slice of pie at Apple Annie’s—giant and domed like a mountain itself, Apple Annie’s signature pie could feed a dozen diners.
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From Friday to Sunday, singers and alphorn players filled the streets and spontaneous bursts of yodeling echoed through restaurants, where diners initially reacted with surprise before joining in.
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By then, Debby Orcutt is out the door, helping her grandchildren get to school on time or heading to her latest part-time job wiping down lunchroom tables at a nearby high school.
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At one point, Tech returned to old-school hip-hop fundamentals, beatboxing and using his chest as percussion while rapping, echoing lunchroom cypher traditions.
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Redwood Grove Loop Trail is another must-do excursion; after trekking, go wine tasting at Hallcrest Vineyards and explore the cute shops and eateries nearby.
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Such is the case, at least, at the fast food chain’s Times Square establishment, where a new mural featuring the eatery’s logo was unveiled this week.
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Travel Abroad Chef Alfredo Nogueira and Ryan Iriarte opened Cafe Conmigo, a little lunch counter and coffee joint inspired by Cuba, in 2026.
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This 100-plus-year-old establishment started as a lunch counter and has since blossomed into a family-run restaurant that welcomes Miami society and a long list of celebrities as regular patrons.
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The mansion’s lower level is the number one spot for indoor lounging and entertaining, with access to the wine-tasting room, home theater with a celestial ceiling and snack bar, gym, media area with a nine-screen video wall, and several quiet reading nooks.
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Chirps Chips are tortilla-style chips made with cricket flour, while other companies market cricket protein powders and snack bars.
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The family opted instead for a grill and small fridge, with a wood counter built around it to give a cohesive look.
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Prepare a grill for medium-high indirect heat (for a gas grill, leave one or two burners off; for a charcoal grill, bank coals on one side); lightly oil grate with vegetable oil.
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“Luncheonette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luncheonette. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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