When travelling to a new city, following local food Instagram accounts has become a mini-tour guide for all things fresh, especially when it comes to food. New Orleans is a city known for its plentiful portions and scrumptious servings, as evidenced in these 12 appetizing Instagram accounts. Follow these local Instagrammers to know where to eat in the Big Easy.
Madina Papadopoulos is a New York-based freelance writer, author, and regular contributor to Paste. You can follow her adventures on Instagram and Twitter.
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New Orleans isn' t exactly known for its "light" meals. That' s where @EatFitNola steps in, guiding tourists and locals alike to seek out healthier (and still delicious) menu items at restaurants throughout the city.
Photo: @EatFitNOLA
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Straight for the mouths and the eyes of the people, Eater New Orleans' account regrams the best of the best, letting the New Orleanians inform them where it' s at.
Photo: @Eater_NOLA
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"Amour" is French for love, and that is what Jessica and Trey of @AmourNOLA feel for this très français city. The city is known for its food and its festivals, both of which receive ample coverage here.
Photo: @AmourNOLA
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Just like its name, Babes and Beignets is oodles of fun. Curated since 2014 by Alessandra Madrid and Maggie Robert, the gram focuses on food, cocktails, and the city' s famous (or infamous) nightlife.
Photo: @BabesandBeignets
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Lorin Gaudin truly is the NOLA food goddess. The New Orleanian has a culinary diploma from The Ritz-Escoffier in Paris, and has written for national and local outlets about the local cuisine. Beyond her Instagram, followers can read her book, The New Orleans Chef's Table, or her blog FiveOhFork.
Photo: @NolaFoodGoddess
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For those looking to get out of the well-known parts of the city and explore its secret treasures, look no farther than @nomnola.
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The guy behind @NOLAPartyof2 has an eye for the gluttonous, a trait which the Big Easy's food is so well known for.
Photo: @NOLAPartyof2
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With more than 20,000 followers, Danielle Granger of @ShowMeYourNOLA not only focuses on the city' s best bites, but also its history and modern happenings.
Photo: @ShowMeYourNOLA
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Native New Orleanian Emily Smith of @Fleurdelicious_Nola is a food blogger covering all things Big Easy. Grammers that love her photos can find her writing at GoNOLA.com
Photo: @Fleurdelicious_Nola
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Edible New Orleans' Instagram keeps to the publication's scope of seeking out the artisanal and local of a city. Come here to find food fit for a true gourmand.
Photo: @EdibleNewOrleans