Impressive server hugs each foodie (9)

I believe the answer is:

epicurean

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'foodie' is the definition.
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'impressive server hugs each' is the wordplay.
'impressive' becomes 'epic' (epic can mean grand or impressive).
'server' becomes 'urn' (I can't explain this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'hugs' indicates putting letters inside.
'each' becomes 'ea' (abbreviation).
'urn' going around 'ea' is 'urean'.
'epic'+'urean'='EPICUREAN'

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(Other definitions for epicurean that I've seen before include "enjoyer of fine food" , "follower of luxury" , "pleasure-seeker" , "Living for pleasure" , "immoderate character" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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