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diner

[dahy-ner] / ˈdaɪ nər /


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For nearly five decades, they served up diner classics like steak and eggs and a hearty stack of pancakes while infusing the meals with touches that showcased their Chinese heritage.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

The 5 Point Cafe in Seattle, which banned Google Glass in the past, has banned Meta glasses from its diner and dive bar.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

By 2015, as smartphones became ubiquitous, competitors like Resy, Tock, Reserve and SevenRooms pitched slicker apps for customers and iPad interfaces for restaurants, along with better business terms and access to diner data for establishments.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

"Wimbledon just has this magic, and so much of that comes from the traditions you look forward to every single year," one diner told the newspaper, external.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

I am instantly four times more exhausted than I was when I left the diner parking lot.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King

The new pizza—called the Domino and shaped like one, too—aims to draw diners who might otherwise get burgers or chicken sandwiches.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

Crowds of dedicated diners braved the 90-degree heat to line up around the ’50s-style restaurant and took in the sights, sounds and smells of Heart’s for one last time.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

It’s any restaurant chain’s nightmare—instead of making a run for the border, diners make one for the toilet.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

Especially at bakeries and cha chaan tengs, Cantonese diners.

From Salon Aug. 9, 2026

A Barnes & Noble bookstore was just down the street, along with a Starbucks and other cafes and diners.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz




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