coterie: an intimate group of persons with a unifying common interest or purpose

A man sitting on a stool, reading a newspaper in a store, with shelves of magazines and toys nearby.
Table with various dishes including green salad, beet salad, sliced cured ham, and tomato salad, along with glasses of water and wine, at a restaurant.

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A person with a checkered shirt reaching for bottle on a window ledge behind a bar area with plants, glasses, a metal bowl, and a framed menu.
A small vintage white car driving on a city street, with pedestrians and parked cars visible, and buildings in the background.