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gastronomy

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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 The six-episode show sees Mory, accompanied by pastry chef and friend Theó Segretin and guests such as Omar Sy, immerse himself in Japanese culture and gastronomy to unlock how to prepare the perfect bento. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2026 His passion for gastronomy and an unquestionable business vision led him to open his first restaurant in Los Angeles. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 Unlike many luxury goods, fine wine naturally combines history, culture, gastronomy, craftsmanship, landscape and human connection. — Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 The Dordogne is a region renowned worldwide for everything from gastronomy and gorgeous castles to grottos and grand cru vintages. — James Rampton, TheWeek, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for gastronomy

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Small and large plates highlighting tandoor cooking, chaat and even seafood, covering a variety of Indian regional cuisine, rather than focusing solely on the curries and breads of Northern India commonly found in American restaurants.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026
Only nine percent of Gazans had access to electricity and six percent to fuel or cooking gas, crises that have persisted.

— Michael Robbins, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026

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