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15 chefs in Toronto to follow on Instagram

Toronto chefs aren't just killing it in the kitchen - more than a few have got their social media game on point too. Better than the official restaurant feeds - these chefs are fun to follow because their photos capture beautiful seasonal ingredients, inspirational eating, traveling, and cooking, and some serious pride put out on each plate.

Here are my picks for the top Toronto restaurants to follow on Instagram.

@jonnyoc is Chef de Cuisine at the soon to open Maple Leaf Tavern, his photos are a mix of #foopr0n, life in kitchens, and emceeing burger brawls.

chef_rouge

@chef_rouge features finished plates and various stages of curing meats on his feed.

chefrobgentile

@chefrobgentile of Buca fame shares his awe of raw ingredients, documents his dishes and showcases his travel and where he's excited to be eating.

coryvitiello

@coryvitiello, chef at THR & Co. and Flock, captures beautifully composed dishes.

farzamfallah

@farzamfallah Richmond Station serves up a glimpse into the mind of pastry chef.

robbragagnolo

@robbragagnolo, chef behind Carver and Marben takes photos of sandwiches and people eating sandwiches.

snackforthought

@snackforthought is chef at Thoroughbred and his photo feed features Toronto, photos of his creations, and culinary misadventures like tempura roulette.

breaking_the_fifth

@breaking_the_fifth is a sous at Canoe whose IG feed is a shrine to badass butchering and glorious cuts of meat.

cheftallis

@cheftallis, the chef at Providore Catering and Curbalicious food truck caters a film sets like this. Need I say more?

auf_der_mauer

@auf_der_mauer of Porchetta & Co.

therealgrasso

@therealgrasso of Black Hoof and Rhum Corner lets followers in on where he likes to eat and what he's cooking lately.

ellecuisine

@ellecuisine a.k. Chef Lauren Mozer knows how to throw a dinner party and her photo feed is full of delicious looking dishes and Pinterest-worthy table settings.

matthewdemille

@matthewdemille chef at the Drake Devonshire offers an escape from the city in photo form.

slotzycooks

@slotzycooks from Enoteca Sociale mostly photographs food and life in kitchens, but then also peppers his IG account with photos of his dog.

miku_me

@miki_m.e a.k.a chef Miriam Echeverria of L'Unita puts out drool worthy dishes on the table and online.

Who did I miss? Add your favourite Toronto chefs on Instagram in the comments.


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