as in cooking
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the art or activity of cooking and eating fine food
books about wine tasting and gastronomy
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Recent Examples of gastronomy
Discover picturesque small towns where medieval architecture meets vibrant local culture and gastronomy, like Les Baux-de-Provence or Eguisheim in the Alsace wine region.
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Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
The California gastronomy fine-dining venue earned its first star in 2019, when San Diego County restaurants first became eligible for Michelin awards, then its second star in 2021 and third in 2022.
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Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
Smyth has been known for its focus on local produce and continuously pushing the boundaries of modern gastronomy through collaborations with farmers, fishermen and artisanal purveyors.
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Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
The six-part drama turns gastronomy into emotional memory, following a young chef who becomes the pupil — and memory-holder — of a food inspector in the early stages of Alzheimer’s.
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Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
25 May 2026
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Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
The California gastronomy fine-dining venue earned its first star in 2019, when San Diego County restaurants first became eligible for Michelin awards, then its second star in 2021 and third in 2022.
—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
Smyth has been known for its focus on local produce and continuously pushing the boundaries of modern gastronomy through collaborations with farmers, fishermen and artisanal purveyors.
—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
The six-part drama turns gastronomy into emotional memory, following a young chef who becomes the pupil — and memory-holder — of a food inspector in the early stages of Alzheimer’s.
—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gastronomy
cooking
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Watching chefs work with fresh produce sparked an early fascination with professional cooking.
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These include smart finds for meal prep, cooking, and cleaning—because there’s no shortage of everyday kitchen headaches to solve.
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“Gastronomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gastronomy. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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