Follow these local top chefs for mouthwatering inspo and a delicious taste of L.A.’s culinary culture.
Sungold tomato, passionfruit and aji amarillo from Jordan Kahn's Meteora; photo by Irina Logra
The Wells, best known for their Los Feliz eatery All Time, are an absolute must-follow for farm-to-table food and their inspirational cooking journey. Follow the couple’s Instagram page, @freakinalltime, for the behind-the-scenes of their restaurant, personalized cuisine and fresh-off-the-press cookbook.
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As the winner of Top Chef’s season 14, Brooke Williamson is the one to follow for sound cooking advice. Head to her page for fresh dishes, news about her restaurant—Playa Provisions—and the behind-the-scenes of her illustrious on-air cooking career.
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Famed for Felix, Mother Wolf and now Funke in Beverly Hills, Evan Funke’s homemade pasta and flavorful Italian dishes bring over 180,000 followers to his page. Whether you’re seeking the latest in dough innovation or are simply curious about the chef’s seasoned life, Evan Funke is definitely worth the follow.
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Chef, author and online cooking expert Gaby Dalkin's sunshiney lifestyle is best captured through bright and cheery photos dotting her Instagram. Delectable plates of brownies, salmon dinners and chimichurri steaks inspire her followers to cook at home while keeping them in the loop about her latest happenings.
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For all things sweet, regional executive pastry chef Garry Larduinat creates edible masterpieces that he shares with his Instagram audience. The dream-worthy desserts—such as a citrus-infused mousse in the shape of an orange, buttery croissants, intricate fruit tarts and other imaginative delicacies—decorate chef Garry’s colorful profile.
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Those who regularly binged Food Network’s Giada At Home are familiar with famed Italian chef Giada DeLaurentiis, who continuously dazzles the recipe-ready community with cookbooks, pasta and pizza dishes and her own Italian lifestyle brand Giadzy. See what the chic chef is up to on her Instagram page—boasting over two million followers to date.
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Chef Jeremy Fox knows good cooking. If you love Californian comfort food with a European twist, the Birdie G’s founder proudly shows off his exquisite culinary creations on Instagram. Chicken-stuffed quail, anyone?
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Chef Jordan Kahn, the man behind L.A. culinary jewels Meteora, Vespertine and Destroyer, draws followers into his artful yet mysterious profile, where they eagerly await his next move. With a limited selection of photos, you’ll have to plan a visit to one of his restaurants to see what Kahn is truly all about.
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Chef and owner of NIGHT + MARKET restaurants, Kris Yenbamroong, brings an exciting flair to the culinary social media space. With snippets of Thai eats, natural wine and plenty of Jiu-Jitsu, Yanbamrooong’s page proves there’s more to cooking than the cuisine itself.
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Michelin-starred chef Ludo Lefebvre garnered 12 years of French kitchen training and has since set up shop in L.A. with outstanding eateries L’Orangerie and Bastide, his recent buyout of French bistro Petit Trois and his latest venture, Delphine. Head to his IG page for cooking demos, family photos and the latest happenings from the beloved Franco-Californian cook.
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Mei Lin rose to success as the 12th season winner of Bravo’s Top Chef, but her delectable fast-casual cuisine keeps her in the ranks as an acclaimed chef in the L.A. area. Her page exhibits good eats, good company and an inside look at her latest venture—Daybird—the ultimate purveyor of spicy chicken sandwiches.
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If you love Italian food, you’ll love Mozza co-owner and chef Nancy Silverton’s insightful Instagram page. The pizza-pulling, gelato-adoring chef shares more about her all-new book, openings for the Mozza franchise and an inside look at her fabulous L.A. life.
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Rob Gentile’s curated Instagram page proclaims “chef material” from custom Aura slicing knives to burrata dollops, wagyu tenderloin and a vat of pere al vino rosso. And if you’re ever in the area, a visit to Stella West Hollywood, where Gentile makes the magic happen, should definitely be on your radar.
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Notably featured on season 22 of Hell’s Kitchen, Sammi Tarantino has long been equipped with kitchen knowledge that she boldly shares with her followers. While you may know her expertise from the popular Santa Monica hot spot Layla Bagels, Tarantino also has a wealth of delicious recipe ideas, from scallop crudo to crab and plum lettuce cups.
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Fans of A.O.C. have to follow multi-faceted chef Suzanne Goin, whose Instagram bio proudly showcases her career, family life and intriguing culinary finds. Her likable nature and deliciously inventive recipes also add to the superwoman’s vibrant social media.
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One of the most well-known names in the culinary space, Wolfgang Puck showcases his 40+ years of successful chef experience on his Instagram account through video snippets of his Beverly Hills masterpiece Spago, cooking tips, celeb segments, and more.
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