bistro

bis·tro

(bē′strō, bĭs′trō)

n. pl. bis·tros

1. A small, informal restaurant serving wine.

2. A small bar, tavern, or nightclub.

[French bistro or bistrot, tavern owner, tavern.]

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bistro

(ˈbiːstrəʊ)

n, pl -tros

a small restaurant

[French: of obscure origin; perhaps from Russian bistro fast]

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bis•tro

(ˈbɪs troʊ, ˈbi stroʊ)

n., pl. -tros.

1. a small, modest, European-style restaurant or café.

2. a small nightclub or bar.

[1920–25; < French bistro(t)]

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bistro - a small informal restaurant; serves wine

eatery, eating house, eating place, restaurant - a building where people go to eat

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bistrot

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bistro

[ˈbiːstrəʊ] N → bistro(t) m

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bistro

[ˈbiːstrəʊ] n → petit restaurant m

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bistro

n → Bistro nt

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bistro

[ˈbiːstrəʊ] n → bistrot m inv

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The Bistro Group, the company behind at least 20 successful international and local restaurant brands with over 93 establishments nationwide will further intensify its subfranchising campaign as part of its expansion road map.

Bistro Group sets franchise expansion in Philippines

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The Bistro Group expands sub-franchising campaign, opens new Denny's branch

A MYSTERY customer who walked out of a bistro without paying has sent a handwritten letter to apologise - along with cash worth more than double the bill.

CUSTOMER WHO WALKED OUT WITHOUT PAYING SENDS DOUBLE BY POST

A few weeks ago one of the bars in this area relaunched as a new bistro. They have kept the old name from the wine bar and a new commercial kitchen has been installed -- Labyrinth Bistro is now open for business.

Restaurant review: Labyrinth bistro, Paphos

Southport's Bistro 21, which is tucked away just off the thrivingLord Street, is hailed as such - and is even the seaside town's number one restaurant according toTrip Advisor.

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Food is an important component in every Filipinos' special celebration and commemoration.' Chef Anton is, luckily, now in the right direction with his very own Olive Bistro along Lanang in a commercial complex where the Go Hotel and Phoenix Gasoline Station are located.

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Gotham Organization announced that Corner Bistro, a casual dining restaurant with current locations in the West Village and Long Island City, will be opening its third permanent location at Gotham West Market this Summer.

Gotham adds Corner Bistro to market menu

Bird Street Bistro cook and serve foods for companion birds is literally flying off the shelves everywhere.

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In partnership with The Bistro Group, Hard Rock International is bringing the brand's one one-of-a-kind blend of music, entertainment, iconic merchandise and authentic, American fare back to the Philippines.

Hard Rock International partners with The Bistro Group to open Hard Rock Cafe at S Maison

AN empty building on Newcastle Quayside is poised for a new lease of life as a boutique hotel and bistro, plans reveal.

Hotel is planned for Quayside site

Summary: The Parisian bistro, intergral to the city's enduring legend, is being pitched as an 'intangible cultural heritage'.