To snap or not to snap, that is the question. The answer, if you're one of these drool-inducing Instagrammers, is yes.
There's something so gratifying, albeit slightly masochistic, about looking at incredibly rich, fattening foods without actually inhaling the dish entirely.
Sure, you don't get the pleasure that comes along with overloading your tastebuds, but you also don't have to bust your ass in the gym three hours a day after downing a double bacon cheeseburger with a side of fries and pickle before a healthy slice of chocolate cake.
Like the name suggests, these grams are for looking-- not touching. But looking is more than enough to satisfy your cravings... or at least keep you hot and heavy until you can experience the dish yourself.
If you've already checked out these NYC Instagrammers who have their #foodporn game on point, you need to flood your feed with these foodie artists.
hungryobsession My love for BROWNIES is S'MORE than I can handle 🍫 @schmackarys #hungryobsession #brownie #smores #dessert #foodstagram #foodgasm #cheatmeal #cheatdayeats
If you have a sweet tooth and a particular love for emojis and humor (um, have you met us?), then you'll fall in love... hard... with HungryObsession just like the rest of the 11.8k followers.
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Her (we're going to assume it's a her due to the presence of sparkly nail polish, but you never know in NYC) feed is full of deliciously colorful and rich foods, but with a particular affinity for sweets and treats. We like her style.
2. BestfoodNY
bestfoodny You like Burgers you say? @jasoneats here and I would be remiss if I didn't mention my affinity for huge RIDICULOUS burgers. I'm also a member of the @gothamburgersocialclub which is pretty much every bit amazing as it sounds. A great group of guys that drink together and eat their way through NYC's burger scene. This Super Duper Stack from @eatgenuine is one of my favorite roadside burgers in the city. Typically it has two patties but I added one more for good measure bc FOODPORN, that's why #myfab5#🍔#burger#bestburgers#bestburger#burgerporn#eatingfortheinsta#nyceats#nycfood#nycfoodie#foodbeast#eatingnyc#nycfoodporn#eatfamous#foodnation#newforkcity#eater#goodeats#instafood#foodpornshare#foodgasm#devourpower#nomnom#lovefood#feedfeed#feastagram#forkyeah#feedyoursoull - 📷 by @jasoneats 📍 at @eatgenuine
If you're looking for a community of fabulous foodies, you need to check out BestfoodNY on Instagram. It's an account run by the community leaders of Myfab5, an app/website where you can rate your five favorite foodie joints in your area and see what others have ranked.
Their Instagram feed is anything but ordinary. The person behind the feed changes frequently, giving their feed a diverse group of tasty items. But don't take our word for it... take the word of their 22.1k followers... trust.
Sometimes the #foodporn game gets a little cluttered. If you're a fan of minimalist backgrounds, in the sense that the backgrounds don't take away from the controlled, gooey chaos of hot, salted caramel dripping off of a decadent chocolate tart, you'll freak out over HungryBetches.
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Seriously, HungryBetches (and their 292k followers) understand how important it is for food to take center stage. Get on it, betches.
4. eatlovenyc
eatlovenyc Randolph Beer- Little Italy, NYC Pulled pork hash: egg, herbed potatoes, mixed veg, mushrooms, house bbq
Love everything from fine dining dishes that have been plated using tweezers to a rustic New England clam chowder in a scooped-out bread bowl? You'll really love eatlovenyc, otherwise known as Trendy Eats.
With 16k followers, eatlovenyc posts delectable foods from across all five boroughs and even some from our neighbors across the Hudson. Regardless of random posts from the Dirty Jerz, the food will make you drool.
,5. NYC_food
nyc_food The brekkie board! - Avocado toast with feta and tomatoes and yoghurt with granola for the perfect Sunday brunch! 😍🍴
Founded by four friends, NYC_food has over 16k followers. While they post photos of their own edible journeys through NYC (and an occasional destination post), they'll also posts photos from followers taggin their shots with #nyc_food.
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We're seriously obsessed with their mix of guilty pleasures and posts of healthy foods that actually look delicious (in stark contrast to the paltry shots of rabbit food that usually looks and tastes like wilted cardboard).
6. Onemoredish
Created and run by Alexandra Romanoff, Onemoredish is a must for any trendy self-proclaimed foodie. While her Instagram has artistic shots of some of NYC's hottest dishes, her blog also describes her adventures due to her "love for everything food, and aversion for cooking."
Onemoredish has amounted over 18k followers. Her seemingly endless appetite and love for all things food, art, and fashion will keep you entertained.
dingster.eats McGettigan's 8oz Steak Burger - 1/2 pound of Pat La Frieda signature ground beef, lettuce, tomato, onion ring, bacon, aged Irish cheddar & tomato relish on soft roll 👍🏻🍔🍺 In love with this place with wide selection of international draft beer and amazing food. Tag a friend to share the love! 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪 📍 Midtown, Manhattan @McGettigansNYC @McGettigansNYC @McGettigansNYC #nyceats #nycfood #nycdining #nycfoodie #eeeeeats #zagat #hamburger #burgerporn #burger
Okay, so it can get a bit redundant looking at crazy delicious foodporn all day. Just kidding. It's really pretty much the best part of our day. Especially when we get a post from Dingster.eats.
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It's pretty much quintessential NYC food art (or porn, whatever you'd like to call it), and Dingster.eats keeps the #foodporn game strong.
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[Feature Image Courtesy Instagram]