restaurant
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of restaurant
An Americanism first recorded in 1820–30; from French, noun use of present participle of restaurer, from Latin restaurāre “to restore, reestablish”; re- ( def. ), store
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In front of restaurants, theaters, even the concert hall whose alley we knew so much better than its seats.
From Literature
Eventually, Fernandez purchased a small hotel and restaurant and frequently gave free lodging to migrant farmers and their families, according to a feature on Huerta in the American Postal Work Magazine.
From Los Angeles Times
"They went up to the restaurant and worked with the chefs, and made sure. They obviously wanted to get it right for the night."
From BBC
Along with the tours, you can enjoy the Street of Treasures Market, sample food from local restaurants and check out a car show.
From Los Angeles Times
Cole’s French Dip, the oldest restaurant in Los Angeles, closes.
From Los Angeles Times
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