Gastronomole

Gastronomole
Sprite(s)
Attributes
Type(s)	Merchant
Gender	Male
Occupation(s)	Gastronomer
Game Information
Debut
Appears in
Stage(s)	Surface Side-rooms

“	I'll cook it all, from soup to ham. The Gastronomole is who I am!	”
— The Gastronomole, Shovel Knight Dig

The Gastronomole is a character introduced in Shovel Knight Dig. He owns Gastronomole's Cookin', and sells health-regenerating meals in the stages.

Appearance

The Gastronomole is a anthropomorphic mole wearing a complete chef attire and sporting a thin mustache. He always displays a radiant smile, and delivers his cooking with a kiss.

Personality

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Story

Dig

Gastronomole sells a variety of dish which can heal from 1 to 3 HP, or extends maximum Health Capacity or Magic Capacity. Some of these dishes are prepared with substitute ingredients found in the Well. Also in each world, Gastronomole proposes special food with properties like greatly increasing one's Health Capacity at a cost, or other special attributes.

Wares

Health Refill

Generic

Item	Health refill	Price
Buttered Carrot	1 HP	100 + 20 per deeper world
Glazed Stuck Apple	1 HP	100 + 20 per deeper world
Chewed Chicken Leg	1 1/2 HP	150 + 30 per deeper world
Honey Haunch	2 HP	200 + 40 per deeper world
Turkey	3 HP	300 + 60 per deeper world

Mushroom Mines

Item	Health refill	Price
Lactofermented Shrooms	1 HP	100
Furry Fairy Floss	1 HP	100
Fungal Fritters	1 1/2 HP	150
Shiitake Skewer	1 1/2 HP	150
Porcini Porridge	2 HP	200
Chanterelle Steak	2 1/2 HP	250
Titanatruffle	3 HP	300
Shrunken Shop	5 HP	500

Smeltworks

Item	Health refill	Price
Sad Burnt Toast	1/2 HP	60
Burnt Toast	1 HP	120
Popped Corn On The Cob	1 HP	120
Flamin' Meringue	1 1/2 HP	180
Magma Cake	1 1/2 HP	180
Flamous Drumstick	2 HP	240
Cinder Wings	2 1/2 HP	300
Blackened Turkey	3 HP	360

Secret Fountain

Item	Health refill	Price
Charred Hotfish	1 HP	120
Electrifried Frog	1 1/2 HP	180
Sponge Souffle	1 1/2 HP	180
Deep Water Pudding	2 HP	240
Spawn Semolina	2 HP	240
Bubble Tea Set	2 1/2 HP	300
Tadvolt Drumstick	2 1/2 HP	300
Steamed Crabber	3 HP	360

The Grub Pit

Item	Health refill	Price
Pre-Owned Apple	1 HP	140
Holey Apple	1 1/2 HP	210
Beeto-Rolled Sushi	2 1/2 HP	350
Beeto Juice	3 HP	420
Egg Sac Soufflé	3 1/2 HP	490
Maggot Bolognese	4 HP	560
Royal Jelly	5 HP	700

Magic Landfill

Item	Health refill	Price
Apple Core	1/2 HP	70
Bony Chicken	1 1/2 HP	210
Blue Bisque	2 HP	280
Mystery Chow	2 HP	280
Moldy Bread	2 1/2 HP	350
Fish Bone Fillet	3 HP	420
Jellied Turkey	3 HP	420
Tinned Turkey	4 HP	560
Scavenger's Delight	5 HP	700

Drill Knight's Castle

Item	Health refill	Price
Cave Cheese	2 HP	320
Spiced Whirl	3 HP	480
Spiral Horn	3 HP	480
Turkey Twister	4 HP	640
Flux Donut	4 HP	640
Hard Light Cone	5 HP	800
Laser Cut Ham	5 HP	800
Curled Crispies	6 HP	960

Capacity Boost

Food enhancing either Health or Magic Capacity are all priced 500 + 25 per stage completed + 100 per world completed during the current run of the Well.

Item	Boost	Price	Stage
Applis Lazuli	+1 HP	400 + 275 per deeper world	Generic
Enchanted Essence	+1 MP	400 + 275 per deeper world
Healthcap	+1 HP	575	Mushroom Mines
Toadstool Tonic	+1 MP	575
Foundry Flambé	+1 HP	600	Smeltworks
Conjurer's Kettle	+1 MP	600
Troupple-Kissed Trifle	+1 HP	725	Secret Fountain
Spell-Saturated Sponge	+1 MP	725
Queen's Honey	+1 HP	825	The Grub Pit
Putrid Potion	+1 MP	825
Cauldron Soup	+1 HP	TBA	Magic Landfill
Bewitching Broth	+1 MP	TBA
Toasted Whorlnuts	+1 HP	1050	Drill Knight's Castle
Magical Milkshake	+1 MP	1050

Special Food

Item	Description	Price	Stage
Clean Plate	Grants +1 HP but begins empty.	675 + 250 per deeper world	Generic
Fortified Roast	Refills all health and grants 3 shields.	675 + 250 per deeper world
Overstuffin' Muffin	Starts a health bubble at 1/4 HP. Fills it by a quarter upon eating food while already fully healed. Increases max HP once the bubble is filled, then continues.	725	Mushroom Mines
Blinding Hot Curry	Max health is doubled, but current health status remains hidden during stages and boss rooms.	975	Smeltworks
Tears Of Mercy	Upon dying, lose 1 max HP and recover 1/2 HP	1150	Secret Fountain
Brittle Beetle Barbecue	+20 max health, but all health are turned into shields and can only be refilled with the Drill Capsule's food bonus and healing from pet Troupples.	1450	The Grub Pit
Magic Borscht	Turns health bubbles blue. A Magic Jar is dropped each time Shovel Knight is hit.	1000	Magic Landfill
Deep Layer Parfait	Increases max health while progressing down the Well.	2100	Drill Knight's Castle

Dialogue

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Dig - Generic Dig - World-specific First time talked to "Gastronomole: I'll cook it all, from soup to ham. The Gastronomole is who I am!" Selling assorted food (random) "Gastronomole: Wonder where I learned to cook? Intuition, not some book!" "Gastronomole: Energy that's quick and clean - I only offer high cuisine!" "Gastronomole: Fill the belly, fill the soul - nutrition helps you reach your goal!" Selling assorted vegetarian dishes "Gastronomole: Enjoy this crunchy veggie tray - or as some would say it, cru-di-té!" Selling assorted red meat dishes "Gastronomole: Today I have a special treat. Fresh off the grill, it's time for meat!" Selling assorted poultry dishes "Gastronomole: My poultry's barbecued and stuffed - to leave you well and truly chuffed." Selling assorted sweets/tea "Gastronomole: Do you like sweets? Be on alert - today I'm serving just dessert." Selling special foods "Gastronomole: Tired of the same old fare? These special dishes are packed with flair." With Suave Salve "Gastronomole: My my, aren't you looking sweet? A discount for you. Please, my treat!" Selling leftovers (Knightmare) "Gastronomole: I've ... nothing fresh to offer you; leftovers... will have to do ." Selling burnt food (Knightmare) "Gastronomole: A knightmare! Burnt! I've no clue how! Am I to serve you charcoal now?!" Not enough gems "Gastronomole: Your gems have run a trifle low. Ingredients aren't free, you know!" After buying something "Gastronomole: Delicious, no? Has your jaw hit the floor? Are you full, or would you like some more?" Nothing left to sell "Gastronomole: By now, your hunger must be sated. You've eaten every meal I've created!" Sitting alone by the campfire "Gastronomole: Substitutions? Don't be shocked. It's tough to keep my pantry stocked." Sitting by the campfire with Mole Knight and the Clawed Miner "Mole Knight: My mole friends! The Secret Fountain is waterlogged. Do you need some aquatic gear and claw recommendations?" "Gastronomole: The words you've spoken give me pause. What mole can just replace their claws?" "Clawed Miner: Psst... Gastronomole. Is uh, Mole Knight, actually, y'know, uh... one of us?" Selling mushroom dishes (Mushroom Mines) "Gastronomole: Shiitake, button, chanterelle... With mushrooms, any food pairs well." Selling the Shrunken Shop (Mushroom Mines) "Gastronomole: Welcome to my shrunken shop! For mini-meals, this is the stop. Diminutive dishes, all. There's one size only: extra small!" Selling burnt food (Smeltworks) "Gastronomole: The heat has left me filled with grief - the whole thing's charred beyond belief!" Selling the Blinding Hot Curry (Smeltworks) "Gastronomole: Regarding spice, I use a lot - But a mole on fire ain't so hot." Selling fish dishes (Secret Fountain) "Gastronomole: Behold the bounty of the sea - the freshest catches, you'll agree." Selling frog dishes (Secret Fountain) "Gastronomole: When I design dishes, I think without stopping - that's how I keep all my restaurants hopping!" Selling Bubble Tea (Secret Fountain) "Gastronomole: Tried bubble tea? It's not what you think. It's a soft chewy treat that is also a drink." Selling bug dishes (The Grub Pit) "Gastronomole: You'd never eat a bug, you say? We moles enjoy them every day!" Selling bottled food (The Grub Pit) "Gastronomole: Hard to eat when you're going full-throttle - so try my convenient cuisine in a bottle!" Selling apples (The Grub Pit) "Gastronomole: It's apple season, if you please - The greatest treasures grow on trees." Selling junk food (Magic Landfill) "Gastronomole: Protein content? Healthy carb-age? Not so much - you're eating garbage." Selling soups (Magic Landfill) "Gastronomole: Soup for a chilly afternoon - this medicine comes with a spoon." Selling blue-colored dishes (Drill Knight's Castle) "Gastronomole: Made from all the bluest things - no artificial colorings." Selling laser-cut dishes (Drill Knight's Castle) "Gastronomole: A focused heat for the perfect sear - laser-based cuisine is here!" Selling take-out food (Drill Knight's Castle) "Gastronomole: On the go? Tuck in, don't worry. I will feed you in a hurry."

Gallery

Sprite of Gastronomole in his kitchen.