epicure

ˈɛpɪkjʊə
ˈɛpɪkjɔː

noun

a person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink.

they see themselves as epicures—delighting in food that is properly prepared

gourmet,gastronome,gourmand,connoisseur,glutton,sensualist,hedonist,bon viveur,bon vivant,foodie