The term "gastronomy" in literature is portrayed not merely as the art of cooking but as a cultural emblem intertwined with refinement, social sophistication, and even national pride. In some works, it appears as one element among many facets of culture—music, drama, language, and history—to illustrate a rich cosmopolitan experience, as seen when it joins the narrative of Vienna's cultural scene [1]. In other texts, gastronomy is elevated to a signifier of high civilization and refined taste, with some authors arguing that without quality and differentiation in culinary arts, lofty society cannot be sustained [2, 3]. The word also plays a role in character dialogue and narrative, highlighting learned expertise or serving as a witty exchange, as in the case of d’Artagnan and Aramis [4, 5]. Meanwhile, historical reflections on gastronomic accomplishments, particularly attributing the classical period of gastronomy to French tradition, underscore its enduring cultural and educational influence [6], while other mentions document its practical and even pedagogical dimensions in society [7, 8, 9].