A food connoisseur is someone who has a refined knowledge and appreciation of food. They are often considered experts in the culinary arts. The three words associated with this term are GOURMET (7 letters), EPICURE (7 letters), and GOURMAND (8 letters). A GOURMET is someone who has a discerning palate for the finer things in life, especially when it comes to food. An EPICURE is someone who takes pleasure in the enjoyment of good food and drink. Lastly, a GOURMAND is someone who enjoys eating and drinking to excess.