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Gourmet Defined

By Brett Moore, About.com

Definition: Gourmet refers to:
  1. Someone who is a connoiseur of good food and drink.
  2. Gourmet food is of the highest quality and flavor, prepared well and presented in an artful manner.
  3. A gourmet restaurant is one considered to serve the highest quality food.
Pronunciation: Gore - May
Also Known As: food connoiseur, foodie, five-star

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