Food snob's dictionary: an essential lexicon of gastronomical knowledge, the. A compendium of facts, trivia, and definitions for the aspiring foodie, or anyone who's recently started eating at fancy restaurants and isn't sure how to interpret the menu. Affinage? Cardoons? Fennel pollen, grass-fed, sous-vide? All definied and explained here.(** This book may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and may show mild signs of shelfwear. **.).