One epicure, tasting an exhibit, demonstrated that there were at least some people left in the world who appreciated the importance of the finer things in life — the proper blending of spices and garlic in a sausage, for example.
Unlike the roach, it is an epicure: it feeds on human blood.
It's true that so many people have mistakenly used "gourmand" as meaning "epicure" rather than "glutton" that its meaning has become fuzzy.
The Best Local Cocktails From Around The World Jessica Festa is the editor of Jessie on a Journey and Epicure & Culture. One of my favorite ways to get to know a culture is through their national and regional drinks.
June 25, 2013 - Business Insider