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bistro

noun

ˈbē-(ˌ)strō

Definition of bistro

as in nightclub

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 bistro The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino Maker is the kind of bistro that perfectly captures the casual LA vibe while Cavatina is a more dressed up affair and perfect for date night. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 The 50-seat bistro will open in October with à la carte dinner service, featuring dishes like Great Lakes perch with gribiche, pike quenelle ravioli with Nantua sauce, and cornbread served with pimento cheese and chicken liver parfait. — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2026 Many of Milan’s classic bistros have closed, taking with them the quaint charm and traditional dishes that defined them. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026 The weeklong promotion highlights a wide range of cuisines, from steakhouses and seafood restaurants to taverns, bistros and international dining destinations. — Jane Imbody, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bistro

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Making a brief trip to his native Gotham before production of his next movie begins, Matt makes the mistake of succumbing to the advances of a gorgeous young woman on the dance floor of a nightclub.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026
Cesar Contreras remembers many nights waiting in line to get into Club Europe, a nightclub that opened in the aftermath of Atlanta playing host to the Centennial Olympics Games.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 20 Oct. 2026

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Hoffenheim's Andrej Kramaric scored the club's 1,000th Bundesliga goal, and Alexander Prass was sent off after removing his shirt to celebrate his goal while already booked.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
From new luxury hotels and fashion boutiques to private clubs, destination restaurants and upgraded mountain experiences, these are the openings worth knowing across Aspen, Deer Valley in Utah, Niseko in Japan and the European Alps.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026

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