as in nightclubs
a bar or restaurant offering special nighttime entertainment (as music, dancing, or comedy acts)
a section of the city populated with casual bistros offering entertainment to suit nearly every taste
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Recent Examples of bistros
Getty Images These were the wines of the Paris bistros and cafés, the Roman trattorias and Athens tavernas, served in thick, squat glasses.
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John Mariani, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Then linger on the touristy yet captivating Place du Tertre, a blur of bistros, buskers, and open-air artists vying for the business of getting your kids to sit for a caricature or portrait.
—Elissa Garay, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Joining them are restaurants, bistros, coffee shops and more in all corners of the city.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2025
For fine dining aficionados, the luxury hotels in the region set a high standard for dining, from upscale resort restaurants with panoramic views to chic, modern bistros highlighting farm-to-table freshness.
—Taryn White, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
From family diners in Queens to high-end bistros in Washington Heights, these establishments contribute to the city’s vibrancy.
—Nicole Ayala, New York Daily News, 28 Jan. 2025
In the 1960s, France counted about 200,000 bistros and cafes across the country.
—Vivian Song, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
From intimate neighborhood bistros to globally recognized brands, Sousa Design Architects truly remains at the forefront of hospitality design—bringing visions to life, one project at a time.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
John Mariani, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Then linger on the touristy yet captivating Place du Tertre, a blur of bistros, buskers, and open-air artists vying for the business of getting your kids to sit for a caricature or portrait.
—Elissa Garay, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Joining them are restaurants, bistros, coffee shops and more in all corners of the city.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2025
For fine dining aficionados, the luxury hotels in the region set a high standard for dining, from upscale resort restaurants with panoramic views to chic, modern bistros highlighting farm-to-table freshness.
—Taryn White, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
From family diners in Queens to high-end bistros in Washington Heights, these establishments contribute to the city’s vibrancy.
—Nicole Ayala, New York Daily News, 28 Jan. 2025
In the 1960s, France counted about 200,000 bistros and cafes across the country.
—Vivian Song, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
From intimate neighborhood bistros to globally recognized brands, Sousa Design Architects truly remains at the forefront of hospitality design—bringing visions to life, one project at a time.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bistros
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Whether on Harlem’s biggest stages or in its nightclubs or hidden speakeasies, LGBTQ+ performers took center stage.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Men have been dragged out of homes and even nightclubs by recruiters.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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Zermatt is compact, scenic, and blissfully free of traffic noise, so strolling between cafes, shops, and trailheads is half the fun.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
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Popular attractions in Reno include the National Automobile Museum, which houses more than 200 classic and vintage cars, and the Truckee River Walk, a scenic walk along the water with cafes and shops along the route.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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All proceeds from the event went to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Arkansas, which serves more than 8,000 children at its five clubs in the metro area.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Unrivaled Experiences Growth Spurt Unrivaled will expand ahead of its second season with the addition of two new clubs and a development player pool, the league announced Wednesday.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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These flamenco venues originally developed during the 1960s throughout Spain replacing cabarets.—
Emily Cardenas,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Bistros.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bistros. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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