Brasserie

/brəˈsɛri/ noun

Definition

A French-style restaurant that serves casual food and drinks, typically with a warm, lively atmosphere and moderately priced meals.

Etymology

From French 'brasserie,' derived from 'brasseur' meaning 'brewer.' The word originally referred to establishments where beer was brewed and served, then evolved to mean any casual eating and drinking establishment.

Kelly Says

Brasseries became the social heart of Paris and other European cities—they were where artists, writers, and revolutionaries gathered to debate ideas while eating steak frites and drinking wine!

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