(g s tr -n m k)

Otherwise spelled gastronomic, it is a word that looks and sounds fancier than it needs to be.   Merriam-Webster says "1. the art or science of good eating. 2. : culinary customs or style."  We Chais travel a fair bit, and whether we travel south 45 miles or to Mexico, a lot of our energy and interest surrounds food and drink.  Maybe it's magnified by the fact that we live in a relatively unimaginative gastronomic region.  I wouldn't even say that we've had the 'best steaks ever' where we live now - and really, shouldn't we have?  Considering the location...well, regardless of that issue, we seek interesting and new food choices.  And we don't particularly discriminate - street tacos can be just as, or more amazing, than a $200 dinner.  So we'll be happy to report on our adventures of the stomach after returning from Las Vegas next week.  Viva!