A lover of good food; a connoisseur or gourmet
Examples:
"The restaurant critic knew he was writing for a discerning audience of gastronomes who appreciated fine ingredients and innovative cooking." "





"The restaurant critic knew he was writing for a discerning audience of gastronomes who appreciated fine ingredients and innovative cooking." "

"The new school curriculum is innovative; it uses interactive games to teach math concepts. "

An eating establishment in which diners are served food, usually by waiters at their tables but sometimes (as in a fast food restaurant) at a counter.
"After school, my family went to a restaurant for dinner. "

"The cake recipe lists flour, sugar, and eggs as the main ingredients. "

"I appreciate your efforts"

A connoisseur in eating and drinking; someone who takes their food seriously.
"My uncle is a gourmet, so dinner with him always involves carefully chosen wines and locally sourced ingredients. "

"The hawk, circling high above the field, was discerning a small mouse hidden in the tall grass. "