noun
epicurism; gourmet philosophy
Refers to the pursuit of fine food and drink as a lifestyle or philosophy, similar to epicureanism. Often used in contexts of culinary appreciation.
彼は美食主義で、週末には必ず高級レストランに行く。
He is an epicure and goes to a high-end restaurant every weekend.
Compound of 美食 (fine food, delicacy) and 主義 (principle, doctrine). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term follows standard Sino-Japanese word formation patterns.