foodie
Americannoun
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foodies
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noun
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This culinary artist is one of that clan of uncompromising foodie obsessives who are beginning to become a cliché in popular culture.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Being a foodie can and should be accessible to everyone.
From Salon ● Jun. 3, 2026
Even as ramps threaten to become more popular outside of typical foodie circles—Leland isn’t hosting the only special ramps-themed menu in the country this spring—to true believers, they will never become passé.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
Though he doesn’t identify as a foodie, he is a passionate eater.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
Though foie gras is hardly a classic Chinese dish, the cuisine includes duck and meat innards such as tripe, helping local foodies embrace the French creation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Between omakase, small plates and cocktails with unpronounceable ingredients, even the most devoted foodies can get baffled when they walk into a restaurant.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2025
Its versatility and high-quality construction make it an unforgettable gift for adventurous foodies and smokers alike.Budget-friendly alternative: Crafthouse by Fortessa’s Smoking Box, a more compact and nonsmoking option for infusing food and drinks.
From Salon ● Dec. 16, 2024
Its elegant bottle makes it a show-stopping gift for foodies.
From Salon ● Dec. 16, 2024
Impossible’s burgers became the darlings of foodies and chefs at high-end restaurants prior to pandemic, and since then, like Beyond, the company has continued to improve them, with multiple versions now available.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2024
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