chowhounds
Lovers of food
Chowhounds are people with an enthusiastic, often obsessive interest in food—not just eating it, but seeking out the best, most authentic, or most interesting examples: The chowhounds on the forum recommended a tiny taqueria in East LA.
The term suggests someone who actively hunts for good food rather than passively accepting what's convenient.
A chowhound differs from a foodie in emphasizing pleasure and discovery over status or trendiness.
Casual term for epicure
- epicureanConnoisseur of sensual pleasures
- gastronomeCulinary connoisseur
- connoisseurExpert in matters of taste
- gourmandExcessive food lover
Extremely hungry, insatiable
- voraciousExtremely eager to consume
- hungryWanting to eat
- cravingPowerful urge to have
- anticipationState of awaiting something
prowling · hunting · scouting · seeking · questing · tracking · searching · scoping
Eating sumptuously together
- decadentSelf-indulgent, often corruptly
- gorgingEating greedily, excessively
- devouringEating greedily and quickly
- stuffingSeasoned mixture for cavities
gluttonous · insatiable · overindulging · greedy · unrestrained · hedonistic · sumptuous · rich
Direct producer-to-diner philosophy
- artisanalMade by skilled craftspeople
- degustationCareful tasting of foods
- amuse-boucheComplimentary chef's tasting bite
- charcuteriePreserved meat preparation
omakase · sommelier · terroir · umami · truffle · delicacy · sashimi · seasonal
Small, modest establishment
- authenticVerified as original
- regionalRelating to an area
- off-menuNot on the printed list
- undiscoveredNot yet found
mom-and-pop · divey · unpretentious · word-of-mouth · back-alley · underrated · iconic · legendary
foodie
Casual term for epicure
- epicureanConnoisseur of sensual pleasures
- gastronomeCulinary connoisseur
- connoisseurExpert in matters of taste
ravenous
Extremely hungry, insatiable
anticipation · prowling · hunting · scouting · seeking · questing · tracking · searching · scoping
feasting
Eating sumptuously together
- decadentSelf-indulgent, often corruptly
- gorgingEating greedily, excessively
- devouringEating greedily and quickly
stuffing · gluttonous · insatiable · overindulging · greedy · unrestrained · hedonistic · sumptuous · rich · excessive
farm-to-table
Direct producer-to-diner philosophy
- artisanalMade by skilled craftspeople
- degustationCareful tasting of foods
- amuse-boucheComplimentary chef's tasting bite
charcuterie · omakase · sommelier · terroir · umami · truffle · delicacy · sashimi · seasonal · crafted
hole-in-the-wall
Small, modest establishment
undiscovered · mom-and-pop · divey · unpretentious · word-of-mouth · back-alley · underrated · iconic · legendary · must-try