gastronome
nounUK /ˈɡæstrənəʊm/
US /ˈɡæstrənoʊm/
A person who loves good food and knows a lot about it.
My uncle is a gastronome who plans every trip around the best restaurants.
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2. A person who is an expert in the art and science of good eating.
The dinner was designed by a gastronome who studied cooking in France.
3. Someone who enjoys fine dining and appreciates quality ingredients.
As a true gastronome, she can tell fresh truffles from ordinary mushrooms.
4. A connoisseur of food and drink who seeks out exceptional flavors.
The festival attracted gastronomes from all over the country.