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potlucks

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plural of potluck

as in picnics

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The treasures of both the sea and the surrounding mountains are at your fingertips thanks to an array of land and water activities ranging from hikes and beach picnics to fishing experiences and sunset cruises.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Music is woven into everything from Sunday morning church services to holiday parties and family picnics.

— David Alm, Longreads, 1 Oct. 2026

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Once settled into cozy banquets and armchairs around the tables, dinner was served—family-style, in all its Italian glory.

— Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026
The clubhouse had undergone an extensive renovation about two years ago and is the part of the facility where community banquets are held, the mayor noted.

— Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2026

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Some controversial jokes by lesser, edgy comedians fell flat but Jeff Ross, the master of roasts, held the tempo together and kept the roast moving forward.

— Malina Saval, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Other roasts include aged sirloin of beef, British half roast chicken and a walnut roast, all with full trimmings.

— Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025

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And in 2022, archaeologists uncovered evidence that an ancient Peruvian people laced the beer served at their feasts with hallucinogens.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026
Save room on Monday, Wednesday or Friday for the chef’s table at Sokasi, a small wooden eight-seat outpost where traditional Balinese feasts are cooked right in front of you on a grill.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of feasts

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The stoneware dishes, with their childlike design, candy-colored glazes, and divided compartments, might jog formative memories of Montessori sorting trays or vintage TV dinners.

— Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026
January is the fine-dining restaurant, and the resort offers a number of additional dining experiences, including The Rambling and Tiffin dinners.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

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