Gastronomy is the "higher" art of cooking, the art of enjoying the taste of food and drink.

When preparing gourmet meals, particular attention is paid to the quality of the ingredients. In terms of quality, freshness can be important (e.g. nothing from a can), but above all the origin (e.g. pasta should come from Italy, beef from a certain mountainous region, wine from the Bordeaux region or rather from that particular chateau, because it combines so well with the food prepared). Everything to make the flavor optimal.

Preparing food this way means that restaurants that prepare food this way are extra expensive. Most restaurants work with flavor profiles. They match the wine to the food so you can taste both the food and the drink.