Eating has always been a social endeavor. In the past decade we have seen food being shared in an entirely new way, through social media. Instagram and food have become two peas in a beneficial pod. They have become so integral to each other that businesses have literally been born through their relationship. There are now countless Instagram food blogs that make the big bucks off of posting the best #foodporn in cities around the world. New York City however, is certainly the Instagram foodie’s favorite.
The social media platform has the power to drive thousands of new customers into a venue. Restaurants now even curate ‘Instagram worthy’ dishes they know will attract food bloggers who in turn will reach a broader audience. All in the name of consumer marketing! We decided to take a look into which New York City establishments have most successfully implemented Instagram into their culinary philosophy. According to Guest of a Guest, here are the most Instagrammed dishes in New York City in 2015.
BY CHLOE: VEGAN SALADS & AVOCADO TOAST
Post by @New_Fork_City: “*patiently waiting on an avocado toast emoji* credit: @eatwithchristy #newforkcity”
Likes: 24,609
Comments: 1,551
Location: 185 Bleecker St
FUKU: SPICY FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH
Post by @yelpnyc: “Don’t trust anyone who doesn’t like fried chicken @fuku @davidchang by @tnf.nyc #yelpeatsnyc”
Likes: 194
Comments: 10
Location: 163 1st Avenue
BLACK TAP CRAFT BURGERS & BEER: EVERYTHING
Post by @foooodieee: “got to create my very own @blacktapnyc MILKSHAKE for 200K!! krispy kreme donuts, woppers, non pareils, chocolate oreo ice cream & WHIPPED CREAM. THANKS @brittystark #200K #blacktapnyc #idonutcare #nodiettoday #dietstartstomorrow #bae #heaven #woppers #nonpareils #whipped cream #sparklers
Likes: 16,960
Comments: 1,330
Location: 529 Broome St
CARBONE: THE SPICY RIGATONI
Post by @fitfoot_ideas: “#semradicalismo Por calorias que velm MUITO a pena! Cuidado esta foto contem: #gluten + #lactose Rigatoni apimentado a la vodka + Almondegas #carbonenyc
Likes: 881
Comments: 13
Location: 181 Thompson St
SADELLE’S: BAGEL & LOX TOWER
Post by @winendineapp: “Did you know you can search top restaurants by specific neighborhoods on @winendineapp? Try it with our search feature and type ‘hoods’ for top breakfast spots in your area. by @lysssyy #sadelles
Likes: 801
Comments: 58
Location: 463 W Broadway
EMILY: THE EMMY BURGER & PIZZA
Post by @infatuaion: “Is there any better way to ring in the new year than w/ @pizzalovesemily? We think not. #EEEEATS by: @embolles
Likes: 5,775
Comments: 262
Location: 919 Fulton St
10BELOW ICE CREAM: ROLLED ICE CREAM
Post by @couple_of_foodies: “Ice cream rolls @gardenofeatinn #couple_of_foodies”
Likes: 977
Comments 23
Location: 10 Mott St