speakeasy
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"What a place this is!" he gushed, of Invercargill, excitement bursting out of him like he was in some rooftop bar in downtown Tokyo or a speakeasy in the East Village in New York.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
But the ticket instructions read like a speakeasy invite: They included a date and time to log in to FIFA’s site, but few other details.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
Entering Vinyl Room feels like you’re stepping into a secret speakeasy for music lovers, one with iconic music memorabilia, a thoughtful food menu and premium sound quality.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026
Hood, Ling and other entrepreneurs paved the way for places like Laowai—a speakeasy inspired by Prohibition-era Shanghai.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 27, 2025
“Still running the speakeasy? Those days are numbered. Lefty better find something else to do.”
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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