[JMS]

A Gourmand is a woman, a Gourmet is a man - shows the quality of journalism these days.

[MarkAccord]

The dictionary is your friend. ========================================================= Main Entry: gour·mand Pronunciation: \ˈgu̇r-ˌmänd, -mənd\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English gourmaunt, from Middle French gourmant Date: 15th century 1 : one who is excessively fond of eating and drinking 2 : one who is heartily interested in good food and drink

[parsifal]

Yeah, and what about the Garkons? If a meal cost that much, there has to Garkons, not just waitresses.

parsy, who met a Garkon once

[shibumi]

A Gourmet is a connoisseur, a Gourmand is a glutton. (It has nothing to do with gender.)

Shows you the quality of commentary these days.