gastronomy

as in cooking
formal the art or activity of cooking and eating fine food books about wine tasting and gastronomy

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Recent Examples of gastronomy Offering a blend of culture, wellness and gastronomy, the lineup includes a midnight screening, a sunrise Tai Chi session, an illustration workshop, and a culinary masterclass by Zambrino, a poetry salon with the Chinese writer Mian Mian, and special dance performances. Denni Hu, Footwear News, 25 June 2025 This exhibit explores the intersections of art, gastronomy and national identity. Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 10 June 2025 This being France, the great outdoors comes with a temple of gastronomy, in the form of Le Relais Bernard Loiseau. Rachel Howard, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025 Japan’s complex and diverse gastronomy is owed, in part, to the geography of the country, which affords it access to edible riches from both the land and the sea. Yukari Sakamoto, AFAR Media, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for gastronomy
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cooking
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  • With an exclusive contract to serve as the sole proprietor of historic City Tavern, Staib researched and developed a revolutionary culinary concept based on the authenticity of colonial-era cooking.
    James Dodson July 7, Literary Hub, 7 July 2025
  • Dishes such as sushi and ramen are now international staples, and Japanese cooking techniques, aesthetics and culinary discipline have shaped global standards from fine dining to street food.
    Chris Reed, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025

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“Gastronomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gastronomy. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.

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