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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

Hurayrah, Abu, his account of the Benu Israel in Arabia, i.

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

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