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deli

[del-ee] / ˈdɛl i /






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Cool and store: Let the syrup cool, then transfer it to a jar with a lid or a deli container.

From Salon Aug. 16, 2026

Sat Bains ran a breakfast pop-up on Sunday at a small deli in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, to support local businesses during a difficult time for the hospitality industry nationally.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

And he added that the company operates in an industry niche — prepared deli food — that has a combined $40 billion in U.S. sales.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

For people visiting New Jersey, deli shops have been a hot ticket.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2026

I know the deli on the corner where Mom gets our bagels, and the waitresses at the coffee shop who all call me “honey” and give me lollipops whenever they see me.

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio

But Ottolenghi, who has 11 restaurants, cafes and delis, described the situation was "crippling" - not just for his own business, but for others running bakeries, cafes, and pubs.

From BBC May 29, 2026

The company changed its name to Restaurant Depot in the 1990s and started serving more food operators across the U.S. including caterers, pizzerias and delis.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 30, 2026

The rising cost of eggs has left one of the most famous delis in Los Angeles scrambling to keep up.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 17, 2025

Also, it’s dependable and accessible: You can find the leading cold brew brands at most gas stations, grocery stores and delis around the country.

From Salon Oct. 17, 2023

Now I get mocked by these groceries, pizza places, ice-cream stores, delis, Chinese places, bakeries, sushi joints, McDonald’ses.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini




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