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Benu

American  
[ben-oo] / ˈbɛn u /
Or Bennu

noun

  1. the sacred bird of ancient Egypt, corresponding to the phoenix.


Etymology

Origin of Benu

Vocalization of Egyptian bnw heron


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Michelin-starred Bresca is Washington’s lone entry on the list of Zero Foodprint’s carbon-neutral restaurants, which includes such other upscale dining establishments as California’s Atelier Crenn, Benu and State Bird Provisions.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 1, 2019

So begins the $285, 19-course tasting menu at Benu in San Francisco.

From New York Times ● Nov. 10, 2017

A partial list would include Coi, Benu, Atelier Crenn, Mosu and Saison, at which dinner for one runs $641 all-in.

From New York Times ● Aug. 6, 2016

Corey Lee from Benu added that being American “gives us liberty as chefs.”

From Slate ● Jun. 29, 2015

Badawi woman leading sheep and goats, 246 Character of the tribe of Benu-Harb, 247 Their pride, 247 The Benu Bu Ali tribe defeated by Sir L. Smith, 248, n.

From Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah — Volume 2 by Sir Richard Francis Burton

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