How to Use John Dory in a Sentence

John Dory

noun
  • The French menu exhibits global influences, with dishes like John Dory with hazelnut, and quinoa flavored with mustard and citrus.
    — Meredith Bethune, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
  • The Gabriella comes to us from the John Dory Oyster Bar, which opened in the Ace Hotel in New York in 2010.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The cabana-style restaurant—all white rattan, sea greens and artisanal ceramics—serves simple classics such as scorpion fish all’ acqua pazza and wave-fresh John Dory before the aquamarine and indigo tie-dye of the bay.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
  • While choice is strictly limited—two starters, two mains, cheese or dessert—the produce is exceptional, from juicy scallops to John Dory cooked with tangy sorrel and crunchy samphire, sea asparagus, accompanied by a seasonal pumpkin purée.
    — John Brunton, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Orchestrating the kitchens since 2024, chef Christophe Scheller spins up creative dishes using local products like freshly caught John Dory and foie gras from Les Landes.
    — Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 20 Jan. 2026

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