holes-in-the-wall
Cramped, unpretentious eateries
Holes-in-the-wall is the plural of hole-in-the-wall, a small, unpretentious, often dingy establishment—typically a restaurant, bar, or shop tucked away in an inconspicuous location.
The term usually carries affection despite the humble image: Some of the best tacos come from holes-in-the-wall you'd never notice from the street.
Unfilled space between
perforation · crack · burrow · passage · crawlspace · crevice · hollow · nook
Casual American eatery
- diveHeadfirst water entry
- mom-and-popSmall owner-operated enterprise
- greasy spoonInexpensive casual restaurant
- taqueriaMexican taco restaurant
noodle shop · bodega · food stall · hawker · trattoria · izakaya · cantina · bistro
Concealed information
- obscureUnknown to most
- tucked awayConcealed in storage
- unmarkedHaving no visible identification
- back alleyPassage behind buildings
basement · speakeasy · underground · inconspicuous · unassuming · word of mouth · off the beaten path · discovery
gap
Unfilled space between
puncture · perforation · crack · burrow · passage · crawlspace · crevice · hollow · nook · cubbyhole
diner
Casual American eatery
- diveHeadfirst water entry
- mom-and-popSmall owner-operated enterprise
- greasy spoonInexpensive casual restaurant
taqueria · noodle shop · bodega · food stall · hawker · trattoria · izakaya · cantina · bistro · takeaway
secret
Concealed information
- obscureUnknown to most
- tucked awayConcealed in storage
- unmarkedHaving no visible identification
back alley · basement · speakeasy · underground · inconspicuous · unassuming · word of mouth · off the beaten path · discovery · stumbled upon
holes-in-the-wallflagship stores
Brand's main retail locations
convention centers · grand hotels · megastores · department stores · banquet halls
holes-in-the-wallluxury boutiques
Exclusive small retailers selling expensive goods
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