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Noun
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The 7,500-square-foot flagship features a main dining room, a 27-seat central bar, a series of private dining rooms and an intimate speakeasy.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026 -
The only things left to do are install the speakeasy bar cabinets, the bathroom vanity, and all of the countertops.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Shuffleboard is one of the most popular barroom games in the country, thanks to its easy-to-grasp rules and high level of necessary skill and dexterity.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
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In the summertime, the bar's back patio can feel like a secret French cafe, while in the winter, the stone and brick barroom takes on the cozy vibes of a New England lodge with its roaring fireplace, Tiffany chandeliers and candlelit tables.—
Keith Pandolfi,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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To find out more about the saloon, check out the full story here.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
30 Mar. 2026
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Honda, for its part, ditched plans to build its remarkable-looking 0 series SUV and saloon that were meant to use an all-new electric-vehicle (EV) platform, just a few days ago.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Fantasy fans who like watching tropes get overturned like tavern barstools will especially enjoy this one.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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Narrow, cobblestone streets take you past historic buildings filled with trinket shops, cafes, and taverns that are ideal for a quick bite.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Moore was found drinking in a Toronto pub then helped to sober up before the game.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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In 2002, the community once again joined forces to rescue the Old Forge pub, the social heart of town, where the hottest gossip centers around Henkel’s plans for the neighboring Kilchoan estate.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The dive bar next door — illuminated by a dozen vintage pinball machines — will do just fine.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2026
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Plot details are under wraps but according to the spartan official synopsis, the psychological thriller unfolds in a seemingly idyllic and takes audiences on a vertiginous dive into the shifting limits of a sound mind, as grief and obsession take hold.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While not all clip joints offer refreshments, a fair number find this is a popular extra in a competitive industry.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Feb. 2024
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“Honky-tonk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honky-tonk. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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