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Recent Examples of barbecue
In addition to the ceremony, the festivities included a rehearsal dinner at the ranch, a Fourth of July barbecue, a wedding reception, and a farewell brunch.
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Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 July 2026
From Buc-cee's to barbecue, international tourists can't get enough of American culture.
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Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
This spring saw the opening of so many new restaurants to add to your list, from Korean barbecue in Midtown to experimental seafood in a Brooklyn arts space, and more.
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Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
It’s been fun with global visitors in for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matched at Dallas Stadium, trying Texas barbecue and burgers.
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Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
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Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 July 2026
From Buc-cee's to barbecue, international tourists can't get enough of American culture.
—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
This spring saw the opening of so many new restaurants to add to your list, from Korean barbecue in Midtown to experimental seafood in a Brooklyn arts space, and more.
—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
It’s been fun with global visitors in for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matched at Dallas Stadium, trying Texas barbecue and burgers.
—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barbecue
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Food and drink are available for purchase, with the restaurant offering a pig roast plus charcuterie boxes, while Pollyanna Brewing Company, Flagship on the Fox and Dukes Northwoods offer drinks and other bites.
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The Washingtons were known for fabulous roasts at their dinner parties, said Rose Young.
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Barbecue grills are an important July Fourth outdoor essential and the only way to achieve that classic cookout taste.
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Baked beans belong at a Fourth of July cookout like hotdogs belong at the ballpark.
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Allen tells the story of how, on a lunch break, Hanks once ate a French fry off his plate, leaving Allen aghast.
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Air-fry drumsticks 15 to 18 minutes or thighs 25 to 30 minutes or until done (175°F), turning once and coating with additional cooking spray or oil halfway through cooking.
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The clambake is ready when the clams have fully opened, the potatoes are tender, the broth is bubbling and the sausage is heated through.
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Fittingly for a film about a foodie such as Bourdain, the cast, director, and audience headed downcoast for a lively beachside clambake outside the cozily rustic Provincetown Inn.
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Luau – Celebrating its decennial this year, Aulani's on-property luau had a strong sense of place.
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Once everything is cooked, everyone pitches in to remove and serve the food for a neighborhood-style luau with storytelling by Maunakea and some of the other staff members.
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“Barbecue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barbecue. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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