Can you, like us, while away hours trawling Instagram food photography, trying different combinations of hastags, searching for the best chefs and restaurants or the most bizarre ingredients? Whatever your thoughts on people photographing their food – and we’re sure there are some very strong opinions out there – Instagram is an undeniably useful way for foodies to discover global cuisine, gain insight into the minds of the most creative chefs, and connect with like-minded people.
We thought we’d put all those hours to good use, and so each week we’ll be bringing you the best Instagram food snaps that've caught our eye, from the most beautiful dishes to the biggest food stories and innovations. Enjoy, and remember, food is for eating.
Our snapper captured this wonderful dessert at Rodolfo Guzmán'sBoragó in Santiago, Chile, one of Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants, and has confirmed that it tasted as good as it looks – if that's possible.
A photo posted by LYC #GetJag (@liholihoyachtclub) on May 20, 2016 at 7:08pm PDT
In his new memoir 32 Yolks, La Bernardin's Eric Ripert has some sage advice for young chefs. Here's a reminder to those young chefs just how high they can reach.
A photo posted by Massimiliano Neri (@maxkukai) on May 19, 2016 at 1:16am PDT
Okay, so these raw ingredients may not look 'mouthwatering' in their current state, but we're sure the Noma crew will create something spectacular out of them.
Anthony Bourdain's new book 'World Travel: An Irreverant Guide' is an invitation to dream of travel once more, while looking back at a different time. Take a look.
The World's 50 Best Restaurants has published 50 Next 2021 a list of young people shaping the future of food and gastronomy created in partnership with the Basque Culinary Center.
Head farmer, Katina Connaughton, describes a day in her life spent between the farm, restaurant, home and with her chef husband, in the heart of wine country. Take a look.
National Tea Day, on 21 April, is the perfect occasion to celebrate one of the most famous English drinks. Discover our guide on how to brew green tea.