Top 20 Chicago Food Influencers on Instagram (Aug 2026)

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We found 571 food Influencers in United States
These influencers mention 'food' in their Instagram bio and have audiences primarily in United States. Here are the top 20. To run a custom search, check out Modash's influencer discovery features (free to try).
08/07/2026
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1. Miguel Santana

United States

chicago ☆ food finds | cooking | cocktails | travel ☞ contact@itsbymiguel.com

@itsbymiguel
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Followers
110.3k
Fake followers
18.6%
Engagement rate
1.3%
Average Reel plays
11.6k
Audience gender
female
64.91%
male
35.09%
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Audience location by city
Chicago
46.57%
New York City
1.95%
Los Angeles
1.95%
Atlanta
0.69%
Houston
0.63%
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2. Daniel Hernandez

United States

🇭🇹🇲🇽 | Things to do in Chicago Food & Budget Travel + Festivals 📧 daniel.team@emcpower.co ↓ Free Weekly Chicago Guide ↓

@danielromeohh
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Followers
73.2k
Fake followers
26.08%
Engagement rate
1.52%
Average Reel plays
27k
Audience gender
female
61.18%
male
38.82%
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Audience location by city
Chicago
44.49%
New York City
2.66%
Los Angeles
2.45%
Atlanta
1.21%
Washington, D.C.
0.82%
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3. Tommy Choi | Chicago REALTOR®

United States

𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐠𝐨 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 Educating you on homes, food & culture that make you proud to be a Chicagoan 2000+ clients | $1B+ sold ⬇️ Work with me

@tommyjoochoi
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Followers
45.7k
Fake followers
11.53%
Engagement rate
1.11%
Average Reel plays
31.9k
Audience gender
female
50.36%
male
49.64%
Top performing Reels
  1. Not to start drama but… Chicago just beat the coasts at their own game. 😏 Food & Wine ranked the 13 best sandwich shops in America, and J.P. Graziano’s — a family-owned spot that’s been feeding Chicagoans for four generations since 1937 — came in at #3 nationwide. According to Food & Wine, the U.S. has over 150,000 sandwich shops, chains included. So making the top three? That’s WILD! What makes it special? – The Italian subs are stacked like it’s a competitive sport – Their giardiniera has its own fanbase – Generations of family recipes that never needed a “modern twist” – A no-frills, old-school deli that tastes like history in sandwich form If you’ve been, drop your go-to order. If not… welcome to your next obsession. #BestInChicago #SandwichShop #ChicagoFoodCulture #WestLoopEats #FoodAndWineAwards #ChicagoRestaurants
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  2. Crying Tiger in Chicago is more than a viral restaurant. It’s a story on a plate. Located in River North, Chicago, Crying Tiger is one of the city’s hottest new Southeast Asian restaurants, led by Chef Thai Dang (HaiSous, James Beard finalist) in collaboration with Lettuce Entertain You. The menu pulls from Vietnamese, Thai, and Laotian cuisine, delivering bold, layered flavors that are not watered down or made “safe.” Yes, the space is stunning. Yes, the tiger dessert is viral. But the real reason to come is the food and the story behind it. Must-order dishes at Crying Tiger: -HK crispy pork belly with garlic herb nuoc cham -Sugarcane beef bò lá lốt -Wagyu Khao Soi -Chili crisp barbecue gai yang with grilled roti This isn’t food appropriation. This is Chef Thai Dang telling his lived experience through food, refugee roots, classical training, and Southeast Asian street food elevated without losing its soul. Crying Tiger doesn’t try to impress you. It asks you to pay attention. If you’re looking for one of the best new restaurants in Chicago, a next-level River North dinner spot, or an elevated take on authentic Southeast Asian food, this belongs on your list. Save this. Share this. Go hungry. #CryingTiger #CryingTigerChicago #ChicagoFood #ChicagoEats #ChicagoRestaurants #RiverNorthChicago #RiverNorthEats #SoutheastAsianFood #VietnameseFood #ThaiFood #LaotianFood #BestRestaurantsChicago #NewRestaurantsChicago #ChicagoFoodie #EatChicago #ChefThaiDang #HaiSous #LettuceEntertainYou
    36k
  3. You don’t go to Nonna’s in Chicago for a cute sandwich. You go for one of the best Italian sandwiches in Chicago, built with zero apologies and zero gimmicks. This is Chicago sandwich culture done right. My rotation: Chicken Parm, Drunken Chicken, What The?, and the Sausage sandwich. The Drunken Chicken sandwich is elite crisp fried chicken layered with vodka sauce, pesto, melted mozzarella, parmesan, and giardiniera, all on a sesame baguette that doesn’t fall apart. The Chicken Parm here is the real deal, crispy, saucy, cheesy, and proudly shirt-ruining. The What The? sandwich is a sleeper hit loaded with fried chicken, fried eggplant, arugula, sweet spicy mayo, serrano peppers, and fresh mozzarella. And don’t sleep on the Italian sausage sandwich, crumbled for peak texture, layered with provolone, sweet peppers, pickled red onions, arugula, and giardiniera aioli. If you love hearty sandwiches, this one’s a must. This is messy, unfiltered, Chicago-style sandwich excellence. Save this. Share this. Go hungry. 📍 Nonna’s - 925 W Randolph 🥖 Specialty: Italian sandwiches, chicken parm, vodka sauce chicken 🔥 Vibe: no trends, just truth #ChicagoFood #ChicagoEats #ChicagoSandwich #ItalianSandwich #ChickenParm #ChickenParmSandwich #ItalianSub #VodkaSauce #DrunkenChicken #Giardiniera #LakeviewChicago #SouthportCorridor #ChiEats #ChicagoRestaurants #ChicagoFoodie #SandwichReel #FoodChicago #ChicagoRecs #BestOfChicago #MidwestEats #SaveThisPost #MakeChicagoHome #SandwichTok #FoodieGuide #ChicagoGuide
    17.5k
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Audience location by city
Chicago
47.98%
Los Angeles
1.6%
New York City
1.36%
Washington, D.C.
1.02%
Miami
0.92%
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4. Brennan Baldwin

United States

All things Food🍖| Travel✈️| Fun🧗🏾‍♂️ 50%🇱🇷/50%🇺🇸 Almost trilingual 🇵🇦🇧🇷 Let’s Collaborate! ✌🏾😎

@whereisbrennan
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Followers
36.8k
Fake followers
18.66%
Engagement rate
1.9%
Average Reel plays
29.8k
Audience gender
female
68.09%
male
31.91%
Top performing Reels
  1. I think I may have found my favorite southern restaurant and brunch! From the chicken & waffles to the monthly French toast flavors to the biscuits and gravy topped with crispy chicken strips! Head over to: 📍Luella’s Southern Kitchen 4609 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625📍 Things to try: Chicken & Waffles 🧇🍗 Biscuits & Gravy 🍞 Shrimp & Grits 🍤 French Toast of the month: 🍋🫐 Mac & Cheese 🧀 The staff members were super friendly, and all dishes are made to order so they come out fresh! Let me know what you think! #Chicago #SoulFood #Brunch #Southern #BlackOwned #Brunchideas #yummy #chicken #BlackHistoryMonth #Foodie #Food #Chicagofood
    56.7k
  2. Progressive Dinner in Bronzeville, Chicago: @bronzevillewinery @cleos_southerncuisine @nitro.nostalgia . . . . . . #chicago #chicagorestaurants #ChicagoFood #ChicagoEats #Cleos #SoulFood #NitroNostalgia #bronzevillewinery
    35.7k
  3. While they may have been previously known for their tacos, @mimiscraftkitchen is back with a new look as well as some new menu items! 📍MiMi's Craft Kitchen 1352 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607📍 Items pictured in the video: Chicken Wings Jerk Birria Tacos Añejo Pasta Blueberry Nom Nom Italian Ice Rosemary Garlic Fries Fried Catfish #Chicago #ChicagoFood #blackownedbusiness #WomanOwned #Yummy #Food #foodie #drinks
    22.1k
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Audience location by city
Chicago
38.39%
New York City
2.88%
Los Angeles
2.4%
Atlanta
1.72%
Houston
1.1%
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5. Chicago Food & Lifestyle | Phillip Morales

United States

Finding Chicago spots & things to do actually worth the trip 📍 📧: catchinphils@gmail.com ↓ Links & Media Kit

@catchinphils
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Followers
34.4k
Fake followers
16.19%
Engagement rate
1.56%
Average Reel plays
71k
Audience gender
female
54.19%
male
45.81%
Top performing Reels
  1. Kasama’s viral breakfast sandwich 🥪🔥🇵🇭 📍 Location: Kasama, 1001 N Winchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 The first and ONLY Michelin Starred Filipino restaurant in the world. Kasama was also featured multiple times on seasons 2 and 3 of “The Bear.” 🐻🎬 Here’s what’s in the sandwich: Potato bun 🍞 Hashbrown (upon request) 🥔 Homemade longganisa patty 🌭 American cheese 🧀 Souffléed egg 🥚 The sandwich is almost perfection: Crispy hashbrown contrasts with the pillowy softness of the souffléed egg 😍 Longganisa patty is slightly sweet with a perfect char flavor 🍖👌 American cheese ties everything together beautifully 🧀✨ Pro tip from: Add spicy vinegar to cut through the richness. Filipinos typically use a vinegar-based sawsawan to balance the fat and sweetness. Next time you’re in Chicago, make sure to visit Kasama and try this incredible breakfast sandwich. You won’t regret it! 🤤 #Kasama #filipinofood #chicagofood #thebear
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  2. They really turned a Filipino grocery store into a nightclub. 😭🔥 Night 1 of Late Night Madness at Seafood City Supermarket was wild… DJs, lechon, Filipino street food, and a whole lot of dancing. Night 2 is tonight and entry is FREE, so check their page to see how to grab tickets. Filipinos really know how to throw a party 🇵🇭 #chicago #filipinocommunity #filipinofood #seafoodcity #latenightmadness
    37.2k
  3. Draco Malfoy, (Tom Felton) gave us a tour of the new Harry Potter Shop Chicago that just opened on the Mag Mile 😱🪄🍻 You have to see the Butterbeer Bar, Chicago exclusive merch, photo ops, and all the interactive experiences! Share with a muggle friend and start planning your trip here! #HarryPotterShop #HarryPotter #HarryPotterChicago #ThingsToDoChicago #WBPartner #WBInvited
    34.4k
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Audience location by city
Chicago
47.44%
Los Angeles
1.95%
New York City
1.49%
Naperville
0.63%
Milwaukee
0.58%
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6. Paul Manning

United States

Trusted Source for Food & Entertainment Thinking Global ▶️ Eating Local 📍Chicago Based 🌎 LET’S EAT! Inquiries: grubgladiator@gmail.com

@grubgladiator
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Followers
29.8k
Fake followers
10.77%
Engagement rate
3.84%
Average Reel plays
38.4k
Audience gender
female
67.94%
male
32.06%
Top performing Reels
  1. We’ve spent the last few months on the search for Chicago’s best diner. Two things we learned along the way: 1) Diners are about connecting with people. They’re about the neighborhoods they serve, the friendly regulars always willing to offer their opinions, and the families that frequent these establishments. They’re about the hard working people of Chicago sharing themselves through food. 2) Diners are as diverse as the people they serve. They come in all shapes and sizes and offer cuisines far beyond the old breakfast skillet. Although we only named six, there are literally dozens more we look forward to sharing. Special thank you to all those we met while working on this project! #chicago #chicagofood #chicagoeats #312 #chicagorestaurants #diner
    902k
  2. Five favorite Chicago pasta spots… flourpowerchi @stefanisbottega @tortello_pastificio @italianhomemadecompany @pastafastaus ❤️SAVE THIS & LETS EATS❤️ #chicagofood #chicagorestaurants #chicago #chicagoeats #pasta #eeeeeats
    504.2k
  3. Here are 5 of Chicago’s best “under the radar” sandwich shops: @topbutchermarket @lmfinefoods @016restaurant @spokencafe @humboldthausbar ❤️SAVE THIS & LETS EAT❤️ #chicagofood #sandwich #chicagorestaurants #eeeeeats #312food #chicago
    458.7k
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Audience location by city
Chicago
19.89%
New York City
4.28%
Greater London
2.89%
Delhi
2.22%
Los Angeles
2.11%
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7. táraacardiërr

United States

Foodie …✨ Nurse 👩🏽‍⚕️| Chef 👩🏽‍🍳 | Pesc/Vegetarian 🌱 Credit Slayer 💳 💰 CEO: @softspottcollection Let’s Collaborate 🤝

@taraacardierr
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Followers
25.6k
Fake followers
31.18%
Engagement rate
8.19%
Average Reel plays
20.9k
Audience gender
female
19.56%
male
80.44%
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Audience location by city
Chicago
14.14%
New York City
3.58%
Atlanta
3.27%
Philadelphia
2.07%
Los Angeles
1.76%
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8. Bessy Tam - Global Food & Travel (based in Chicago)🍜 ✈️🌏

United States

mostly Asian Food + Travel ✈️ in Chicago & Beyond • Original from HK 🇭🇰 Working in Google 💼 • 38+ countries ✉️Biteswithbessy@gmail.com

@biteswithbessy
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Followers
22.9k
Fake followers
15.92%
Engagement rate
1.15%
Average Reel plays
6.7k
Audience gender
female
60.42%
male
39.58%
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  1. Congrats on 10 years 🎉// KNOW BEFORE YOU GO ⬇️⬇️ Follow me @biteswithbessy for more places like this! @kabobigrill is in Albany Park, Chicago. Ben and I always try to find really delicious & great value restaurants, especially right before my flights at O'Hare 😂 & If you've followed me for a while, you'd know that I travel globally A LOT for work ✈️ this was one of them, on the way to O'Hare in Albany Park /Kimball I don't think I've ever seen such a GREAT DEAL in Chicago 💸. The whole meal was only ~$50 total. They had humongous plates , let alone fall-off-the-bone meats I can see why they've been around for 10 years ! Congrats 🎉 𝙁𝙚𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙜𝙤: 1️⃣for some reason , they will only speak to the MAN and address him as Mr. or sir. 👨‍💼 Even though I was paying for the meal 😂 ... They are SO NICE though... So maybe it's a cultural thing 🤷‍♀️ do you know why? Because I'm a little stunned 😂 2️⃣ the lamb neck is ONLY available on Fridays & Saturdays 🐑 3️⃣They open till 1am! Check out the late night menu 🌃 4️⃣ I tried some local drinks like the yogurt soda , but it was not good. # 5️⃣ But they have other local items like Persian ice cream, baklava, churro-like fried doughnut 6️⃣ You don't have to order the full appetizer, but can tag them as smaller sides for your entrees 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙚 𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙 & 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨 - lamb neck $22 - chicken kebab $18 - hummus (side) - falafel (side) - tabouli $7.95 - Persian tea (complimentary) - baklava $2.95 - bamieh $2.95 𝘿𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙨 📍@kabobigrill 4748 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago IL Open 10:30am to 1:00am #halal #persianfood #albanypark #kimball #kabobigrill #mediterraneanfood #chicagofood #cheapeats #dillrice #chickenkebab #kebab #baklava #bamieh #persiantea #persian #hummus #falafel #chicagorestaurants #chicagogram #chicagoblogger #chicagofoodie #chicagoblogger #foodblogger #travelblogger #bessyinchicago
    505k
  2. 🤤 CONGRATS on your 1yr🎉 Follow @biteswithbessy for more Asian food ⬇️ Prices below Kyuramen 九湯屋拉麵 has more than 120 locations in Asia This brand is celebrating their 10 year anniversary next year, since their very first store in 2014 And they opened the Chicago downtown location exactly one year ago! I like their Omurice , because it's hard to make. you have to get the right balance between texture , heat, and speed That's why right when they cut it, the japanese omelette can immediately open like curtains on the fried rice I've been to Japan almost a dozen times but surprisingly I've never had omurice 😂. When I usually go to Japan, I crave sushi, ramen, udon, Wagyu, and shabu/sukiyaki 🍜 🐮 Now that I've tried it, I can't go back!  I get to taste all the best things that Japan has to offer in the heart of Chicago downtown ❤️ It's one of the only places that has Omurice in Chicago. Definitely worth checking out‼️ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 Tbaar Pink Grapefruit Aloe Tea $6.45 Takoyaki $9.99 Popcorn Chicken $8.99 Okinomayaki $8.49 Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen $17.99 Desserts $4.99 each 𝗥𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮 𝗳𝗼𝗿 $𝟱𝟱 Kyushu Tonkatsu Ramen Sapporo miso ramen  Popcorn Chicken Cherry blossom jelly dessert Matcha pudding with red bean dessert 𝗢𝗺𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 $𝟮𝟬 Choose from curry or demi-glaze Choose from amazing lemonade* or Thai iced tea *highly recommend the lemonade as they mix 5 different fruit juices including passion fruit, lychee, orange, apple, and lemon. Really tasty if you like refreshing & tart drinks 𝗢𝗺𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 + 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗧𝗼𝗻𝗸𝗮𝘁𝘀𝘂 + 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 $𝟮𝟰 (asked to put the pork cutlets on the side) 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿 Monday To Thursdays 4:30-6pm $5 appetizers including: Chili garlic edamame Popcorn chicken  Isa Geso Karaage  📍@kyuramen.official @kyuramen.chicago @tbaarofficial 6 W Hubbard Street, Chicago 60654 Open 11-9:30pm Closes 10:30 on Fri & Sat No reservations #kyuramen #chicagoloop #九湯屋拉麵 #chicagoramen #omurice #chicagoomurice #chicagorestauranta #chicagofood #chicagoeats #ramen #karaage #炸雞 #friedchicken #tonkatsurmamen #spicyramen #芝加哥美食 #芝加哥 芝加哥拉麵 #蛋包飯 #日式料理 #日式蛋包飯 #柚子
    277.5k
  3. 🚨GRAND OPENING 🚨follow @biteswithbessy for more! ⬇️See dates & locations + price below I freaking love lobster! I lived in Boston for a few years and we would always drive to Maine on random weekends to get our 🦞 fix 😂 Now we don't have to get to the East Coast to get some lobster @cousinsmainelobster is a family-owned biz: ✔️ 12 years of success ✔️ @sharktankabc in 2012 ✔️ Chicagoland will have 5 food trucks & 2 restaurants ✔️ They hope expand to Minnesota, Wisconsin, & Indiana soon! ____________________________ What we got: 🦞 Connecticut Lobster Roll (warm) $23 🦞 Lobster Tacos $20 🦞 Lobster Tots $20 🦪 Clam Chowder (bowl) $10 🍫 +$3 for a lunch set, includes a drink and Chocolate, Pumpkin Spice, or Peppermint Whoopie Pie! Others items on the menu include : Maine Lobster Roller, Lobster Grilled Cheese, Lobster Bisque, Lobster Quesadillas, Maine Root Beer ____________________________ 🦞 Chicago Lobster Truck Schedule 🦞 2/10 Sat: Roselle IL @pollyannabrewing 2/11 Sun; Buffalo Grove @liquidlovebrewing 2/13 Tue: Rockford @ Forest Plaza 2/14 Wed: Aurora @ Fox Valley Mall 2/15 Thu: Vernon Hills @ Hawthorne Mall 2/16 Fri : Huntley @sewhopdbrewery 2/17 Sat: Willowbrook @black_horizon_brewing ____________________________ #willowbrook #vernonhills #aurora #rockford lobster roll Chicago best lobster #buffalogrove #chicagorestaurants #chicagofood #chicagoeats #huntley #lobsterroll #lobsterrolls #cousinsmainelobster #clamchowder #lobstertacos #sharktank
    268.9k
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Audience location by city
Chicago
17.01%
New York City
5.5%
Los Angeles
2.74%
Greater London
2.27%
Toronto
1.81%
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9. Kevin Pang

United States

@NBCChicago Food Reporter Guy Person Type Host/Exec Producer "Poochie & Pang" on @NBC Recipes + Restaurants @NYTCooking Northwestern Kellogg MBA '22

@kevinthepang
@CBSSundayMorning
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Followers
17.5k
Fake followers
16.43%
Engagement rate
3.88%
Average Reel plays
12k
Audience gender
female
49.5%
male
50.5%
Top performing Reels
  1. A Very Chinese Cookbook unboxing! 📦 Click the link in our profile to pre-order.
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  2. When @dcberan was chef of Next in Chicago, he had a menu called Paris 1906, with dishes straight out of Auguste Escoffier’s Le Guide Culinaire, the bible of French gastronomy. One of Dave’s courses was the canard à la Rouennaise à la presse, aka the Duck Press. After the good meaty parts of the duck are removed, bones and cavity are medieval torture-pressed through a turn-of-century contraption to extract every last drop of duck jus. All that goes into a sauce of cognac and red wine which, when served with the roast duck breast, sends diners into toe-curling full-body convulsions. Dave’s brought that dish over to @pasjoli.sm in Santa Monica, and somehow refined it to this higher plane of existence. If his presentation doesn’t flip your switch, check your circuitry. Thanks to @unclewow for shooting coverage lol
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  3. Would you try a pickle with a peppermint stick in it? 🤔 Poochie makes Pang try one in episode 2 of Poochie & Pang (eat Chicago) 🤣 Watch the full episode at the link in our bio or on our YouTube channel 📲 #poochieandpang #poochie #kevinpang #chicago #foodie #chicagofoodie #foodchallenge #weirdfoodcombos
    53.2k
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Audience location by city
Chicago
43.8%
New York City
7.78%
Los Angeles
4.8%
Seattle
1.27%
San Francisco
1.18%
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10. Christina Gray - @WhatsOnTheMenu_

United States

✌🏾☀️ Culinary Artist Chef De Cuisine | @ChicagoFire Based in CHI/LA @whatsonthemenu_ @date.noir Business inquiries: @theartehaus

@whoischristinagray
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Followers
16.5k
Fake followers
28.05%
Engagement rate
1.12%
Average Reel plays
5.4k
Audience gender
female
58.07%
male
41.93%
Top performing Reels
  1. What u do this weekend? Had the pleasure of catering breakfast, lunch, and dinner backstage at The Jodeci, SWV, Dru Hill tour in Chicago this weekend. Hadn’t done a hospitality/rider in some years but u know…it’s like riding a bike 🫠. I definitely wouldn’t have gotten through that longgggg day with the amount of changes we had without an amazing team/friends! More than appreciate y’all 💙 I truly dislike setting up in these aluminum pans…I’ve gotten too use to tablescaping 😩
    75.8k
  2. The entitlement has been on, “IS IT CRACK” levels… Good Morning Hello How r u? Grand Rising Beautiful Rising Rich Rising Buenos días Bonjour Habari za asubuhi Any of these salutations will work! Just stop coming through the line recklessly 🫠
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  3. This year, to celebrate What’s On The Menu’s 10 year anniversary, I’ll be curating 10 culinary experiences in different cities, that all represent something pivotal in my career. This month was the perfect month for me to start because not only is this the month of love, the month of What’s On The Menu's inception, but also, Ruby (my granny) bday is this month! So, the first experience will be in Chicago on February 25th at a place we’ll call “Ruby’s House” 😊 It’ll be an intimate dining experience with a cocktail hour, live music, live painting by a phenomenal artist @kbuckleyart and of course, a menu curated with love by me! I’ll be doing a very limited amount of tickets as I want this experience to stay intimate, so, feel free to head to my website to grab one as EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!
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Audience location by city
Chicago
26.12%
Los Angeles
11.21%
Atlanta
4.34%
New York City
3.6%
Houston
1.9%

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11. That’s Tiffany

United States

ThatsTiffany Director of Marketing District Manager Licensed 🪪 Life Insurance Agent #Owner #Fashionista #wealthbuilding #influencer #cook #dopemom

@dope_ass_mommy
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Followers
14.3k
Fake followers
36.56%
Engagement rate
1.11%
Average Reel plays
1.6k
Audience gender
female
38.32%
male
61.68%
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  1. I wake up every morning n tell myself ..Good morning Gorgeous💐 #selflove #prettygirl #shenanigans #natural #beauty #dope #mommy #humble #blessed #melanin #love #fashionista #ysl #lv #gucci #fendi #blackgirlmagic #beautyblogger #fashion #happiness #blogger #inspiration #melaninpoppin #fun #black #photooftheday #instagram #queen #tacotuesday #dinner 🤲🏾
    2.9k
  2. I be wishing y’all da best but I can’t be everywhere at once 😮‍💨 #sundayfunday #outside #weekend #blessed #truestory #prettygirls #natural #beauty #dope #mommy #gucci #humble #pretty #melanin #love #fashionista #blackgirlmagic #follow #like #beautybloggers #fashion #happiness #blogger #ysl #dinner #inspiration #melaninpoppin #fun #photooftheday #instagram 🤝
    1.4k
  3. You gotta come see bout me and if ya really want the tea then ask ME bout ME🖤 #truth #prettygirl #shenanigans #natural #beauty #dope #mommy #humble #blessed #melanin #love #fashionista #ysl #lv #like #blackgirlmagic #beautyblogger #fashion #happiness #blogger #inspiration #melaninpoppin #fun #follow #subscribe #photooftheday #instagram #queen #wcw #goodnight 🤎
    1.2k
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Audience location by city
Chicago
19.94%
Atlanta
4.31%
New York City
3.15%
Los Angeles
2.63%
Houston
2.4%
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12. JENNA [chicago foodie]

United States

👶🏻 on a break - be back soon! 🤤 just a gal in a permanent food coma 🇮🇹 carb queen 🍴never met a chicken tender i didn’t like 🐶 dog mom

@chieats
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12.3k
Fake followers
28.57%
Engagement rate
1.81%
Average Reel plays
4.8k
Audience gender
female
60.02%
male
39.98%
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  1. Chicago native @insta.flamm's long awaited restaurant @rosemarychicago has opened in the West Loop and all I can say is O. M. G. 🤤 The food was insane- don't skip on the grilled clams with smoked ramp butter (!!), straciatella with strawberries, crni risotto, and tagliatelle with duck sausage. The service was outstanding (ask for Kyle!), the vibes were perfect, and the cocktails were delish. Resos are hard to come by so if you see one, SNAG IT! (and invite me along please and thanks ☺️)
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  2. If you told me I could only eat this lobster roll with giardiniera for the rest of my life... I would die a very happy (and chubby) gal. 🦞 I got these beauties in Austin from @happylobstertruck BUT found out they have trucks in Chicago!! 🙌🏻 who wants to go stalk some lobster trucks with me?!! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • #ChiEats #chicagoeats #eaterchicago #fabfoodchicago #chicagofoodauthority #chicagofoodies #chigram #eeeeeats #312food #likefoodchicago #dishroulette #bestfoodfeed #checkpleasepics #myfab5 #chicagofoodscene #chicagofood #chicagofoodie #chicagofoodgoals #chicagobucketlist #yelpchicago #chicagogrammers #forkyeah #dailyfoodfeed #everythingerica #zagat #foodstagram #FRavorites #foodporn
    1k
  3. Ate my body weight in homemade bread and ricotta today but I’m Italian which means that calories from carbs don’t count RIGHT?!???? 🇮🇹 Thanks to my gal @amandatopper, I got to check out @joesimports for brunch today and it didn’t disappoint- especially this dish. Where did you eat at this weekend?
    825
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Audience location by city
Chicago
58.2%
New York City
2.16%
Los Angeles
1.1%
Naperville
0.53%
Evanston
0.52%
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13. Ryan Meyers

United States

creating a life worth slowing down for athlete • host • lover of food & fashion breakfast club on substack 🌎: chicago ✉️: ryan@upsidedowntalent.com

@ryaninthecity
@ryaninthecity
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12.2k
Fake followers
25.98%
Engagement rate
6.83%
Average Reel plays
5.3k
Audience gender
female
57.66%
male
42.34%
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  1. A big life update. ❤️ #sabbatical #career #careerbreak #perfectpause #lifeupdate
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  2. And just like that… I’m a marathoner. Chicago Marathon in the books. Someone said to me, “You only get one first marathon.” And that was such a special reminder: to take it in, to smile every mile, stop for your loved ones. ENJOY it. Have fun. I had goosebumps from almost start to finish. Full-body chills. Spiritual downloads. From the start line through the Loop to Boystown, Pilsen, Chinatown, the energy every step of the way was unreal. God, Pilsen was special. It’s all about the people around me. Truly the best community in the world. So inspired by the runners, the creatives shooting, the people cheering. This chapter is so fun. I can’t wait for marathon #2. Until then, happy Hyrox season. Video by legend @gazpho #marathon #chicagomarathon #firstmarathon
    793
  3. POV of my first marathon. Definitely finished my goal: have fun, smile every mile, and complete it. ❤️ Didn’t expect to be singing on mile 22… #firstmarathon #chicagomarathon #marathon #lgtbqathlete #chicago
    511
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Audience location by city
Chicago
43.78%
New York City
4.4%
Los Angeles
4.02%
Detroit
1.01%
San Francisco
0.82%
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14. Gina Hansen | Food Content Creator & Photographer

United States

𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐠𝐨 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 Life through food, humor & questionable decisions. Recipes • Restaurant Reviews • 🚫 gallbladder

@the_chubby_home_chef
@the_chubby_home_chef
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11.9k
Fake followers
18.48%
Engagement rate
1.44%
Average Reel plays
16.1k
Audience gender
female
62.78%
male
37.22%
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  1. We showed up ready to review Yu's Mandarin... and immediately discovered one very important problem. There are no fries on the menu. 🍟😂 As food content creators, these are the challenges nobody talks about behind the scenes of restaurant reviews. We spent the afternoon filming, tasting, and exploring one of Chicago's most talked-about Chinese restaurants, and @frybabychicago handled the lack of fries better than expected. Follow along for our full Yu's Mandarin restaurant review dropping Monday. If you're looking for Chicago food recommendations, restaurant reviews, and local hidden gems, we've got you covered. #ChicagoFoodie #ChicagoRestaurantReviews #ChineseFoodChicago #FoodContentCreator #BehindTheScenesFoodie
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  2. 𝐌𝐲 𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐔𝐌𝐁𝐋𝐄𝐃 𝐦𝐞.⁣ For months, I have been teasing Emilie @frybabychicago about drinking plain water. I always tell her plain water is for peasants. I'm a grown-up with free will and a never-ending supply of water flavor packets. So of course, when she came to visit me in the hospital before gallbladder surgery, she had to give me a hard time. The good news is they're mostly managing the pain. The bad news is I'm surviving on peasant water and hospital food. Also, she brought me Hint water. 0 stars. Plain peasant water is better than that. If you've had gallbladder surgery, what was recovery like? 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:⁣ 👉 Were there any foods you couldn't tolerate afterward? 👉 How long until I'm allowed to put flavor packets back in my water? . . . #GallbladderSurgery #HospitalLife #TheChubbyHomeChef #RecoveryJourney #ChicagoFoodie
    571
  3. Farm-to-table food starts long before the recipe. Before the fresh corn, summer side dishes, garden salads, and backyard harvests make it onto the plate, there's a lot of work happening behind the scenes. Today's project was clearing a garden bed that will soon be planted with corn. Urban farming isn't always glamorous. Sometimes it's hours of pulling weeds, hauling yard waste, and adding to the compost pile so future crops have healthy soil to grow in. But every season reminds me that the best ingredients often come from the most work. One of my favorite parts of growing food is watching an empty garden bed turn into ingredients that eventually become recipes for family and friends. That's the real farm-to-table experience. If you'd like to follow the gardening, chickens, composting, and urban farming side of the journey, check out @thesechicagofarmsteadproject . And follow me @the_chubby_home_chef to see what we grow in this bed later this summer and how it ends up on the table. #UrbanFarming #UrbanHomestead #GrowYourOwnFood #FarmToTable #ChicagoGardening
    483
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Audience location by city
Chicago
10.57%
Greater London
3.67%
New York City
3.6%
Los Angeles
3.1%
Toronto
1.23%
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15. Windy City w/ Lina💫

United States

your guide to the best eats in chicago food • finds • must-haves 🎥UGC creator - let’s work together 📩hello@WindyCityWithLina.com

@windycitywithlina
@windycitywithlina
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Followers
11.2k
Fake followers
21.09%
Engagement rate
7.95%
Average Reel plays
28k
Audience gender
female
62.92%
male
37.08%
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  1. Pov you found the best diner in Lincoln Park👇 @dash_snpdiner is located right across from Oz Park in Lincoln Park, Chicago. Their whole menu is Chicago-themed and filled with the most delicious breakfast dishes. Don’t worry they have lunch too😉 They are family-owned with the sweetest and most hard working staff. Pro-tip - ALWAYS order a side of pankcakes you won’t regret it🥞 . . . . . . #chicagofoodie #chicagobreakfast #chicagofoodiesquad #chicagofood #chicagodiner #brunch #windycitybloggers #brunchinspo #chicagofoodscene #chicagofoodgoals #pancakes #breakfast #boredinchicago
    275.7k
  2. Let me tell you about this hidden gem💎🍝 @thepastabowl located in Lincoln Park is the coziest little restaurant. It’s the perfect spot if you’re looking for good quality Italian food at affordable prices. Pro tip - you MUST try their famous Farfalle Pollo. It’s a bow tie pasta tossed with grilled chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, and fresh basil. Oh, and the pecorino cream sauce! It is creamy and delicious. We also ordered the Spaghetti Frutti di Mare - spaghetti with shrimp, baby scallops, and mussels, all sautéed in a white wine and marinara sauce, topped with fresh parmesan. Everything was *chefs kiss* 🤌 . . . . #thepastabowl #chicagoitalian #chicagofoodiesquad #chicagofood #chicagofoodie #italian #italianfood #foodblogger #chicagofoodbloggers
    258.2k
  3. This is for my ramen lovers👇🍜 I visited the vibiest spot in Lincoln Park - and let’s just say I will be back to @ramensanchi 👏 we ordered ramen (duh), several mantou buns, Japanese lager, gyoza, salad, and dessert and it was all delish. Our waiter was super knowledgeable and gave us tons of tips in what to order. @ramensanchi has multiple locations around the city so there is no excuse not to try😉 Pro-tip get the Cinnamon Toast Crunch ice cream for dessert 🍨 . . . . . . #chicago #chichaofoodie #chicagofoodiesquad #chicagofood #chicagoramen #ramen #boredinchicago #chicagorestaurants #ramensan #chicagofoodbloggers
    20.1k
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Audience location by city
Chicago
42.07%
Grand Rapids
1.73%
Los Angeles
1.51%
New York City
1.46%
Milwaukee
0.66%
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16. chicago creator + blogger

United States

inspiring you to live your most creative life ✨ travel, lifestyle, and social media tips food blogger over at @ourcountertop

@emmabice
@emmaleebice
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Followers
10.8k
Fake followers
24.24%
Engagement rate
2.91%
Average Reel plays
3.7k
Audience gender
female
76.97%
male
23.03%
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  1. how it’s going, vs how it's started i want to open up to ya'll about something today! when i was in college, i wanted to be a creator but had no idea how. i didn't know how to style a shoot, didn't know how to choose a niche, and didn't know how to impact an audience. beyond my lack of knowledge, i was dating someone who didn't believe social media could be a real job and i had no support system backing up my goals. he thought social media was superficial and a waste of time. it was hard to find confidence while being with someone who didn't believe in me. i ended up giving up on my dreams of being a creator/social media manager and putting my focus elsewhere. fast forward a couple of years. i met sean my senior year of college. it was surreal being with someone who genuinely wanted to know what my passions were, and wanted to help me turn my passions into a full-time gig. he learned with me. he grew with me. he pushed me. four years later, i have a successful side hustle as a blogger and a full time job as a social media manager for a restaurant group. moral of the story - don't let anyone tell you that your dreams are not tangible, or that your dreams are stupid. those negative energies will do nothing but bring you down and keep you from reaching your full potential. xoxo #bloggingadvice #influencertips #influencermarketing #socialmediamanager #socialmediatips #socialmediamanagers #socialmediamanagement #sidehustletips #chicagocreatives #chicagoblogger #bloggersofinstagram
    834
  2. i wanna be honest with ya'll. almost exactly a year ago, i got engaged to my best friend. we started planning our dream wedding as soon as we got home from our mini vacation and we were so excited to get married this october. being a "covid bride" has not been easy. i try to make this platform a place where i'm positive, uplifting, and encouraging to my community, but these last couple weeks have been tough. we're so thankful we have a venue that has worked with us on postponing, and that our friends and family have stayed healthy. but i'm sure a lot of people can relate to how we're feeling. there's just so many what ifs. what if things aren't better by may? what if we have to postpone again? what if we can't go on our honeymoon? what if we end up losing deposits? it's days like these where it's so important to hone in on positivity and gratitude. i wanted to take today to open up about wedding planning during a pandemic. ask me anything. if you can relate to my situation at all, i want to try to help! #bridetobe2020 #bridetobe #2020wedding #2020weddings #engaged2020 #engaged💍 #engagedlife #engagedcouple #weddingplanningtips #weddingplan #bridesofinstagram #bridesofchicago #chicagobrides #chicagobride #chicagowedding #chicagoweddings
    819
  3. throwback to a mexico trip because why not 🤪 LIFE UPDATE: our original wedding date, 10/9/2020 is coming up quick. it’s been an emotional and surreal few weeks knowing that we should be counting down the days until we tie the knot. we want to do something that weekend and to celebrate our would be wedding date and keep our minds off of everything. totally open to suggestions, including midwestern road trips. drop them in the comments yall 👀 #swimsuitfashion #swimsuitseason #swimsuitsforall #swimsuitshoot #summerfashion2020 #bikinifashion #bikinilife #targetswim #bikiniseason #vacationfashion #vacayfashion
    785
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Audience location by city
Chicago
10.11%
Los Angeles
4.33%
New York City
3.64%
Greater London
1.8%
Toronto
1.08%
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17. Kato Alvarez

United States

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ✶ 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐆𝐎 ✶ 📸 Photography 🛫Travel 🍩Food 😙@its12oshii 🌸🫶

@kato1337
@kato1337
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Followers
10.8k
Fake followers
33.89%
Engagement rate
2.61%
Average Reel plays
1.1k
Audience gender
female
43.66%
male
56.34%
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  1. Me & @kato1337 first shoot went like this 🫡❤️ Thank god for the natural lighting in my room 🥹 #thatasianlucy #explore #chicago #viralreels #reelinstagram #reelinspiration #chicagomodel #tesoromodel #petitemodel #moodygrams #moodyreels
    3.6k
  2. Too much Monday, not enough coffee ☕️ Thank you @kato1337 for taking these beautiful photos at @ralphscoffee ! 🫶🏼
    1.4k
  3. ⠀⠀ ✶ Lucy and I have known each other for 4 years and just now we finally worked together 😂. I think both us were waiting for each other to ask, but we killed it. More coming soon. 🫡 ✶ ⠀ ✶ In Frame: @thatasianlucyyy ✶ ⠀⠀ • ⠀⠀ • ⠀⠀ ◄ ►Swipe • ⠀⠀ • ⠀⠀ #igportrait #bealpha #chicagogram #artofchi #portrait_shots #pursuitofportraits #makeportraitsnotwar #MoodyPorts #portraits_mf #portrait_vision #portraitpage #profile_vision #discoverportrait #portraitstream #doports #theportraitpr0ject #Xelfies #agameofportraits #portraitvision #gramkilla #portraitsociety #chicagophotographer #withportrait #portraitsvision #collectivetrend #moodyfilm #doports #igpodium_portraits #gs10k #bravogreatphotostarwars
    1.4k
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Audience location by city
Chicago
37.35%
Los Angeles
3.66%
New York City
2.44%
Miami
0.61%
San Diego
0.55%
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18. Matt Berkshire

United States

🌲, Chicago 🏠. Loves Art🎨, food 🍣, bourbon 🥃 Tiberius 🐆, and 🦑. I didn't not want to use the squid emoji...

@mattversusfood
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Followers
10.5k
Fake followers
20.25%
Engagement rate
1.2%
Average Reel plays
954
Audience gender
female
51.37%
male
48.63%
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Audience location by city
Chicago
20.05%
New York City
2.84%
Los Angeles
2.75%
Miami
1.4%
Greater London
1.33%
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19. Eberae

United States

Healing my mind, body, and soul 🧘🏽‍♀️ Elevating to higher frequencies 🌞 Raw Chef @healingtheinnerbody @fitclubchi @honeyimfit Plants are food 🌱

@eberaee
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Followers
10.5k
Fake followers
18.14%
Engagement rate
1.68%
Average Reel plays
2.7k
Audience gender
female
44.9%
male
55.1%
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Audience location by city
Chicago
50.9%
Atlanta
4.87%
Los Angeles
2.78%
New York City
1.39%
Miami
1.11%
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20. Mariya Moore

United States

Chef & MA Food Anthropology Student First Black Woman to receive a Michelin ⭐️ Founder of @conniesunderground Inquiries ↓

@mariyamoore__
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Followers
10.3k
Fake followers
19.36%
Engagement rate
1.57%
Average Reel plays
2.3k
Audience gender
female
67.57%
male
32.43%
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  1. I am so excited to announce my new concept Connie’s Underground! A liberation project and supper club based around living intentionally. Embracing the soft and sensitive. Cultivating an environment that embodies the safe houses I grew up in. This project is the true embodiment of who I am and I can’t wait to share it with you. Dinners will take place in Chicago on 1/27, 2/23, and 3/30 in partnership with OpenTable. Supported by @sanpellegrino_us , Diageo, Le Creuset, Graza, Jacobsen Salt Co, and Rare Tea Cellar. I’m so grateful for this unfolding. I hope to see you around the table! All my love. Get your tickets exclusively on @opentable
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  2. I'm gonna leave this here in hopes that it brings you a little joy even if it's just for these 15 seconds 😊 #foodislove #achefslife #foodforthesoul #macandcheese
    11.5k
  3. — The Pompadour — Having a large volume of hair swept upwards from the face and worn high over the forehead. 😊 I love this hair style so much, It really does it for me! It just makes me feel so classy… ya know?!? This hairstyle just kind of evolved one day about 6 years ago, with me playing around trying to figure out something I could do to keep my locs up while I was working. Lately, I’ve been trying to make sure that it’s as loose as possible so it doesn’t hurt or pull anywhere with my locs being thicker and getting longer. And I can no longer put it up once a week and leave it, because the sweet relief of taking it down, and having no tension while I’m sleeping is just the absolute best. If you’re curious, I’ve had my locs for close to 7 years and cut about 2 inches off last summer due to some thinning on my ends. They are semi freeform, I only use oil and water, and I maintain them myself! I just wanted to take a moment to appreciate this awesome hair on my head! #Locs #locstyles #locjourney #locnation #loclife #loclove #achefslife #myprocess #myexpereince #sharonjones #musicmakestheworldgoround
    8.2k
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Audience location by city
Chicago
14.65%
New York City
6.63%
Los Angeles
4.33%
Detroit
3.31%
Atlanta
3.14%

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