With a population of almost four million people, LA is the largest city in California, and the second-most populous city in the United States. So you know you gotta do your homework if you’re planning to travel there. And by “homework” we mean Instagram research. followmygut would be a good place to start.
Run by food blogger Danielle N. Salmon, the Instagram page and accompanying blog (or vice versa) is dedicated to the many eateries of LA, separating the wheat from the chaff. From reviewing eateries throughout LA (and occasionally internationally), covering food at the Emmy Awards and The Oscars, and interviewing chefs from around the world, Salmon has steadily built her brand.
Since launching her blog in 2014, she has amassed more than 15k followers on Instagram, all (presumably) foodies like her. “When it comes to running this website, I am most proud of the moments where I’ve stepped out of my comfort zone,” she shared in an interview with VoyageLA. “I don’t have a journalism degree and have never interviewed anyone, but the times where I got to sit down with chefs like Massimo Bottura and discuss their love of food has been amazing!”
“The biggest challenge is probably buttoning my pants every morning,” she jokes. Her candid writing and bubbly personality makes her recommendations all the better. Check her out on Instagram for more.