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culinary

[kyoo-luh-ner-ee, kuhl-uh-] / ˈkju ləˌnɛr i, ˈkʌl ə- /


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Greenville’s reputation as a culinary destination got a boost last November, when the city hosted the Michelin Guide’s inaugural American South awards.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 2026

Choose your own culinary adventure: The most advanced ordering system in the food industry is the multiple-choice menu that lets you assemble a masterpiece from every filling, topping, and garnish in existence.

From Slate Jul. 30, 2026

“It’s an opportunity for our chefs to share a thoughtful expression of place, often drawing inspiration from Northland’s rich coastal environment and Māori culinary traditions,” says JT Mulry, Culinary Director at Rosewood Kauri Cliffs.

From Salon Jul. 26, 2026

Max had trained at culinary school instead of doing A-levels and university, but had moved away from hospitality because he felt it would not pay enough.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

It meant hearing his loud complaints about her mother’s culinary ambushes: chicken bloody at the bone, undercooked vegetables, unpeeled fruit served with room-temperature cream cheese.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García




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