bons vivants

noun

variants or bon vivants
plural of bon vivant
as in savorers
a person with refined tastes in food and wine a bon vivant who loves to hold dinner parties and serve exquisite, elaborate meals

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Recent Examples of bons vivants The two exceptions are Single Fin, founded by a pro surfer, and Ulu Cliffhouse, an upmarket beach club for bon vivants. — Juliet Kinsman, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
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  1. gourmets
  2. gastronomes
Noun
  • Davis Grocers/Capital Grille For 120 years, the red brick building at the southeast corner of Fourth and Colorado streets has served the food needs of Austin gourmets and gourmands.
    — Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
  • If Toni’s home had been open to gourmets there would always be porgys frying.
    — Nikki Giovanni September 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Definition of gourmets
Noun
  • With its winning trifecta of sandy beaches, boutique hotels, and unpretentious tavernas, the Greek island of Milos seduces couples, water lovers, and gastronomes alike.
    — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
  • Founded in 2017 by three Italian food journalists and gastronomes, Luciano Pignataro, Albert Sapere and Barbara Guerra, 50 Top Pizza ranks pizzas around the world.
    — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
Definition of gastronomes

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