Example Sentences

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During the Depression, he said, restaurateurs “really had to stretch food,” and smashing the meat made it fill out the bun.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Three finalists - Luke Emmess, Mark O'Brien and Gareth Baty - made it through a series of culinary challenges, impressing not just judges Monica Galetti and Marcus Wareing but also high-profile Michelin-starred restaurateurs.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

At the time, hotel and casino owners had just spent roughly a decade investing in breathtaking architecture, famous restaurateurs and luxury shopping, elevating Las Vegas to a new level of excellence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

But restaurateurs say they don’t have much choice: The cost of doing business is such that they have to charge what they charge.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 27, 2025

The first day I succeeded admirably—I cooked my dishes; and when they were ready I took off my night-cap and apron, passed my fingers through my hair, and fancied myself a garçon at a restaurateurs.

From The Pacha of Many Tales by Marryat, Frederick