youknowankit/foodie-backend ? reverse-engineered prompt

Build me the backend for a Foodie app, something I can plug into a React frontend later.

I want a clean Node and Express API that handles the core server side work, connects to a database, and is easy to run locally. Set it up so I can add things like users, login, and food related data without fighting the codebase. Please organize it in a simple way, include basic error handling, and make sure the server starts reliably from the main entry file.

If anything is unclear, make sensible choices and keep it straightforward. Add the usual project setup so it is ready to develop right away, and if you need to check current best practices or docs online, go ahead.