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6 Food Influencers to Follow in Washington D.C.

By: Shahrzad Rasekh By: Shahrzad Rasekh | September 15, 2021 | Food & Drink

best food influencers in DC

Searching for the perfect croissant? Nepali food? Vegan asian fusion? The U.S. is a nation of immigrants, and the population of Washington, D.C. is truly its reflection—which is really great when you're hungry.

You can find an endless array of cuisines within the perimeters of the capital, and new restaurants are opening up all the time. Keep up to the date with the latest and greatest of the D.C. food scene by following these incredible DMV-based food influencers.

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Eat the Capital

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At 126K followers, Eat the Capital is one of the District’s most popular foodie pages. Profile owner Danny Kim provides a deeper look into many of the restaurants he features with behind-the-scenes videos from the kitchen. Eat the Capital also manages the popular Facebook group Washington, D.C. Foodies, where avid food-lovers can share information and experiences.

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D.C. Food Porn

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Justin Schuble’s page D.C. Food Porn is possibly the most followed D.C. food page. boasting more than half a million followers. His page mainly looks into the D.C. dining scene but occasionally highlights some of his own recipes, which you can follow along with at home.

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Hype Foodies

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Hype Foodies has been in the foodie game for more than five years. DMV residents can enjoy informational videos on new restaurants, menu updates and item highlights. The food looks so good that their posts might even tempt you to cross the bridge into Virginia! On a budget? D.C. Cheap Eats has you covered with dish recommendations in single digit prices! Browse their story highlights for categorized restaurant recommendations.

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D.C. Foodsters

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Have you ever wished you could see what a dish looked like before ordering it? D.C. Foodsters identifies the dishes it orders in each posts, making your dining experience even more seamless.

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Nomtastic D.C.

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The DMV branch of Nomtastic Foods truly finds the best dishes at the coolest spots you’ve never heard of. Enjoy Kimberley Kong’s occasional list videos, including “7 Must Try Sandwich Shops in the District” or “7 Crazy Delicious Asian Restaurants in Washington, D.C..”

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City Foodiezz

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While this account’s following is the smallest on our list, Janiya Foster’s content packs an equally-powerful punch. Based in D.C. with occasional highlights of New York City eats, enjoy enthusiastic descriptions and ratings of restaurants all over the District.

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