speakeasy
noun
speak·easy
ˈspēk-ˌē-zē 
plural speakeasies
: a place where alcoholic beverages are illegally sold
specifically
: such a place during the period of prohibition in the U.S.
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Also fun and vibrant is dinner out at Zou Zou's near Hudson Yards, where a must after-dinner stop is the speakeasy upstairs, Chez Zou.
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Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
The upstairs speakeasy Los Altos, which specializes in mezcal, is expected to reopen sometime in March.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2024
And at night, when the rest of the city slows down, Koreatown turns neon-bright with karaoke dens, secret speakeasies, dive bars and kitschy restaurants that keep their kitchens open late.
—L.a. Times Food Staff, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024
The commercial is set in a speakeasy, filled with partygoers and a band.
—Marianne Garvey, CNN, 19 Mar. 2024
Meanwhile, those who prefer a more rustic setting can make their way to Hell or High Water Bar, a cozy speakeasy that’s particularly popular thanks to its two-person Boudoir private room.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
There will also be a tequila tasting room with a tequila sommelier and a speakeasy that will be operated by a nightlife brand to be announced later.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2024
There’s even a speakeasy called 100B, specializing in rare spirits.
—Rachel Dube, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2024
There are eight food and beverage concepts in total, ranging from the intimate, 20-seat lobby bar hideout, Bitter Honey, to the secret speakeasy and cigar lounge, Txakolina, tucked away behind a service door on the 18th floor.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2024
Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
The upstairs speakeasy Los Altos, which specializes in mezcal, is expected to reopen sometime in March.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2024
And at night, when the rest of the city slows down, Koreatown turns neon-bright with karaoke dens, secret speakeasies, dive bars and kitschy restaurants that keep their kitchens open late.
—L.a. Times Food Staff, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024
The commercial is set in a speakeasy, filled with partygoers and a band.
—Marianne Garvey, CNN, 19 Mar. 2024
Meanwhile, those who prefer a more rustic setting can make their way to Hell or High Water Bar, a cozy speakeasy that’s particularly popular thanks to its two-person Boudoir private room.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
There will also be a tequila tasting room with a tequila sommelier and a speakeasy that will be operated by a nightlife brand to be announced later.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2024
There’s even a speakeasy called 100B, specializing in rare spirits.
—Rachel Dube, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2024
There are eight food and beverage concepts in total, ranging from the intimate, 20-seat lobby bar hideout, Bitter Honey, to the secret speakeasy and cigar lounge, Txakolina, tucked away behind a service door on the 18th floor.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2024
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speakeasy
noun
speak·easy
ˈspē-ˌkē-zē
plural speakeasies
: a place where alcoholic drinks are illegally sold
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