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When it comes to Instagram feeds, some Denver chefs are making us want to run to their restaurants and try their latest creation. Other are just getting us generally hungry through their enticing, interesting, well-curated photo selections from meals they experience or food travel adventures.
Gregory Gourdet, Departure Denver @gg30000
Top Chef finalist Gregory Gourdet splits his time between Denver and Portland, home to his flagship Departure. His feed is full of his food, his travels, and his marathon training adventures.
Hosea Rosenberg, Blackbelly - Blackbelly Butcher @chefhosea
Hosea Rosenberg is another Top Chef alum and the winner of the popular show 2009. He now calls Boulder home, where he opened Blackbelly, a restaurant and butchery that focuses on local and seasonal ingredients. He posts snippets of his life, but mostly photos of bright vegetables and hearty meats.
Ian Wortham, Frasca Food and Wine - Tavernetta @ianwortham
Chef Ian Wortham gives the people what they want: beautiful photos of his beautiful food. He posts row after row of his creations for Frasca, the award-winning restaurant in Boulder, and his test dishes for the upcoming Denver Tavernetta.
Jennifer Akina, Azucar Bakery @chefnoelani
Pastry chef Jennifer Akina makes Instagram a sweet place to be, showing off her cakes and beautiful decorations, served up at Azucar Bakery.
Josh Pollak, Rosenberg’s Bagels & Delicatessen @thebageldude
The self-proclaimed bagel dude came onto the scene in Denver in 2014 with quite the bang when he opened the long-awaited Rosenberg’s Deli. He hasn’t slowed down since and his photos show it. His feed is a mix of comedy, family, and of course, bagels.
Justin Brunson, Old Major, Masterpiece Deli @justinbrunson
Chef Justin Brunson has been busy the past few years. He’s opened several restaurants and has kept his followers in the know along the way. He posts about new dishes, new menus, and all.the.meat.
Nadine Donovan, Steuben’s @sweetondnvr
Pastry queen Nadine Donovan seems to be everywhere these days. She is the sweet genius behind the desserts at Steuben’s, Ace, and Vesta and her dishes are as seasonal as they are whimsical. She kindly posts her creations to Instagram.
Steve Redzikowski, Acorn - Oak at Fourteenth - Brider @steverino1234
Chef Steve Redzikowski’s feed is just straight up food porn as much as he may shun the term . He posts almost exclusively photos of his food—from the elusive soft pretzels at OAK to the creative entrées at Acorn, and then the desserts from both locations.
Wes Park, Il Posto @wesishungry
This young chef at il posto shares his creations in the restaurant and his many dining adventures. His feed is colorful, funny, and a little hunger-inducing.
Steve Scott, Babettes Artisan Bread @babettesartisan
If carbs are your weakness, you may not want to follow baker extraordinaire Steve Scott. His photos are full of them — gorgeous baguettes, croissants, crusty rolls, and special sweets. If you’re looking for some of the best in town, then definitely follow along.