If you live in Eastern Canada, these 22 accounts have your next meal idea covered.
By: Yanika Saluja
(Abby Grant/CanCulture)
Late-night scrolling through your Instagram explore page always leads you to some exemplary mouth-watering dishes that make you want to hop in the kitchen and get your apron on, doesn’t it? We thank food influencers and bloggers for that.
Here in Canada, being one of the largest countries in the world and a melting pot of many cultures, we have tons of phenomenal food to offer — and influencers hard at work exploring them.
In this two-part series, CanCulture is going to save you the hassle of browsing through social media to look for new recipes by introducing you to some extraordinary Canadian food accounts on Instagram. Their content will surely entice both your eyes and palate. Our first stop: the eastern provinces of Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
1. @hungry.jo
Jo is a Toronto-based food blogger interested in promoting local restaurants and food outlets. She shares appealing photos of different dishes and cuisines she fancies from the places she visits. And the best part? Jo recommends her go-to restaurants when craving something specific, so as her audience you’re always covered. If you’re a restaurant in Toronto, you can also collaborate with Jo by contacting her at @eventswithjo.
2. @diningwithchrissy
Chrissy gives exceptional recommendations for numerous food outlets in the Greater Toronto Area. Her Instagram feed is heavenly and will make you drool for sure. She focuses on different cuisines in this diverse area and is your person if you are craving divine appetizers (such as her posts of the messy wings and hot fries at Chicken Dough) and desserts (such as assorted cheesecake bites from Toronto Food Boss).
3. @smileey.lucy
If you are looking for some homemade recipes with a touch of mother’s love, Lucy should be your go-to food influencer. Lucy shares her favourite orders from restaurants around Toronto, with honest reviews and detailed descriptions. Not only that, Lucy also unfolds her own special recipes for delicious foods and drinks that you do not want to miss out on. So, if you are looking to impress your guests with sensational dishes and eye-catching presentations, you have to check out her account on Instagram.
4. @livinglou
Louisa Clements is a Toronto-based food blogger who has countless recipes to offer, from breakfast to desserts and even mid-day snacks. She inspires beginners to be greater cooks, especially those who just started their adulthood journey and are living alone. Her website features a whole separate section for simple five-ingredient recipes. Her creations will surely give your taste buds butterflies.
5. @hungrysheepie
Based in Toronto, Cherrie exercises her photography skills and has the sophisticated palate of a food blogger to suggest drool-worthy eats, from everyday foods like burgers and pizzas to authentic specialty restaurants. She even takes care of minimizing your search for desserts by recommending tempting cakes, cookies and our favourite, milkshakes!
6. @t.foodie_blog
This eye-pleasing Instagram food blog will make you get into your car and drive to all the restaurants you were missing out on before in Toronto, Mississauga, Ont. and the Kitchener-Waterloo region. It focuses mainly on takeouts, breakfast, sushi and mouth-watering desserts. The feed itself has such a tempting look to it that you won’t be able to stop yourself from following along.
7. @markhamfoodie
Can’t decide where to go with your partner for a date night? Well, food influencer duo Bonnie and Frank got you covered. This amazing couple goes around the GTA, mainly Markham, Ont., and snaps the most delicious pictures of the foods and cuisines they try. The best part about their Instagram is that Bonnie and Frank put up story highlights of all the restaurants and cafes they visited, so it’s easier for viewers to check out the place they are planning on going to.
8. @katherinewants
This has to be one of our favourite food accounts on Instagram. Randy Feltis from Barrie, Ont. uses his magical hands to cook up the most heavenly dishes, and his fiancée Katherine Grace takes up the job of enjoying and leaving the audience to drool. They showcase their recipes through videos, with Randy voicing the instructions, making the experience as simple as it can get.
9. @maggielicious.to
A boba enthusiast and Asian food fanatic, Maggie shares her best tastes from around Toronto, focusing mainly on Chinese and other Asian cuisines. It’s like Maggie has a PhD in boba, so make sure to check out her page the next time you crave milk tea!
10. @itslivb
Liv B from Halifax reveals her vegan cooking tips and plant-based recipes for all the vegans out there who are craving for a good meal right now. You can also find Liv on YouTube, where she posts all of her wholesome recipes, including a series dedicated to homemade coffee shop-standard drinks that will greatly interest all the coffee lovers.
11. @gregsvegangourmet
Greg from Halifax, who also happens to be the husband of the previous influencer on this list — @itslivb, is an amazing vegan food blogger with equally amazing and easy-to-make recipes to offer. His aesthetic reels where he executes the recipes are a must watch — and you won’t be able to stop drooling once you do.
12. @eatingwithwinnie
If you are a parent who wants to make your child’s lunch boxes creative, or you want to add some funk to your everyday food, Winnie from Toronto is the influencer you are looking for. Her artistic talents are clearly evident on her Instagram, which may just inspire you to also decorate everything you eat. She makes her foods come to life by shaping them as adorable characters that will surely make you go “Aww.”
13. @bigspoonfull
From Indian to Indonesian food, from desserts to smoothies, Ashley from Toronto has tasted it all. Her account has impressively diverse food selections and should be your one-stop source for all kinds of cuisines. Beyond Toronto, Ashley sometimes recommends restaurants and dishes from around the world when she travels.
14. @foodiemibear
Maria, based in Toronto, is possibly one of the most aesthetic food bloggers in Canada. Her phenomenal taste in different eats and cocktails alone makes it worth following her, but it’s her photography skills that make you want to jump into the screen and pull out the dishes for real.
15. @marisasitaliankitchen
For all the Italian food lovers out there, Marisa from Montreal is your girl. You can find all of her easy-to-make Italian recipes in the form of Instagram reels, which are going to leave you stunned and rushing to the kitchen instantly.
16. @savourbyshannon
Shannon McQuaid from Prince Edward Island is a local food advocate working with @canadasfoodisland and @fallflavourspei. She has amazing recipes worthy of trying and an especially good hand at making yummy cookies for every kind of season.
17. @dansmonverre
Are you a wine enthusiast? If so, then following Patrick from Quebec is a must. He embarks on a mission to review different brands and flavours of wine. Check out his Instagram before ordering a glass on your next fine dining experience.
18. @dibbsondining
D Dibblee from Nova Scotia offers some really amazing and delicious diet-friendly recipes among nutrition content catered mostly to women. On top of her occupation as a dietician, she is also a teacher and a writer. If you want to eat more nutritiously, make sure to give her page a visit.
19. @taste.montreal
If you are looking for the most delicious restaurants or cafes around Montreal, @taste.montreal is the Instagram for you. From juicy burgers to mouth-watering doughnut places, this colourful feed has it all.
20. @wheretoeatmontreal
Craving tacos? Burgers? Pizzas? Dessert? Good brunch places? This food Instagram is a Montrealer’s haven, so make sure you check it out — you can count on it to lead you to a delicious meal.
21. @bistronomie.mtl
We agree that this page is perfect for, as it says in their Instagram bio, “when your girlfriend can’t decide where to eat.” Based in Montreal, the informative food account follows a consistent theme with its uploads by adding post-it reviews right on the pictures.
22. @kathyjollimore
As a food stylist and owner of Side Hustle Snackbar in St. Dartmouth, N.S., Kathy Jollimore has some phenomenal dishes and recipes to share. She regularly posts the most aesthetic photos of the food and baked goods she makes.