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12 San Diego Chefs and Restaurants to Follow onInstagram

Instagram is full of pretty food shots, but what's better than getting an

inside peek from the chefs themselves? For a close-up look at the food and

personalities that make San Diego tick, check out these 12 must-follow

accounts. Have a suggestion for one that we missed? Let us know in the

comments, and be sure to follow us on Instagram for lots of craveable

photos from around the globe.

BY DARLENE HORN  |  FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Breakfast Republic

Breakfast Republic’s Instagram account is proof that breakfast can go

beyond ho-hum Benedicts, pancakes and coffee. Look for monthly

specials, along with fun dishes like spectacular dark chocolate raspberry

mochas, mesmerizing churro pancakes and more, all available at the

North Park eatery.

Azucar

Owner and baker Vivian Hernandez-Jackson runs Azucar’s drool-worthy

account and posts regular snaps of some of the Ocean Beach bakery’s

best goodies including her latest creation, mango cheesecake.

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Anthony Sinsay

The personal account of Anthony Sinsay showcases his diverse menu at

Duke’s La Jolla with snaps of bison kilawin and long bean almandine. But

it’s what he cooks at home like handmade pici noodles with Bolognese

that makes us want to be a guest at his table.

Jennywenny Cakes

Think cakes are only about frosting? Jennywenny Cakes' Jenny Williams

shares pics highlighting her creative decorating techniques (we

absolutely love her edible handmade flowers) and tales of delivering

wedding cakes in one piece. These are just two reasons why this brilliant

baker owns one of San Diego’s go-to places for intricately decorated

pastries.

Richard Blais

The shots on Richard Blais’ Instagram feed are as fun as his food.

Whether it’s a stack of lunch options from Crack Shack or his take on the

Caesar salad with duck, the hands-down favorites are the ones featuring

Blais himself.

Donut Bar

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If donut shops had a posse, Downtown’s Donut Bar would be a big one

(it's got more than 37,000 followers to date). Owner Santiago Campa’s

account highlights include daily donut specials and videos of guests

digging into the shop’s crazy creations. 

Javier Plascencia

Enigmatic Javier

Plascencia promotes Bracero Cocina, Romesco and Tijuana’s Mision 19 whenever he gets a chance, but some of the

best photos are of him hopping around the globe.

Cueva Bar

What’s good to eat at University Heights’ Cueva Bar? Just about

everything on the menu if chef Oz Blackaller’s Instagram account is any

indication (see the caprese strudel). Follow the account for specials and

fun events too.

Christopher Osborne

What otherworldly camera is chef Chris Osborne’s using to take photos of

his dishes at Cowboy Star? No matter, every photo Osborne posts — from

the cocktails to a spiny lobster ceviche — looks like it belongs in a glossy

magazine.

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Jason McLeod

Jason McLeon of Ironside feeds followers with inside scoops on new

cocktails and dishes at his Little Italy restaurant. We also like seeing what

he’s eating for breakfast, lunch and dinner, but our favorites shots

showcase seafood directly from the source. 

Heart & Trotter

Carnivores, take notice. This North Park shop offers locally raised beef,

chicken and pork and regularly posts photos of freshly made sausages

and specials like the thrice-weekly butchers' lunch on its page.

Alex Emery

You may not know the name Alex Emery now, but given his

beautiul Instagram account and serious kitchen talent, he’ll soon be a big

player in the local scene. From his kitchen at the Hilton Bayfront Hotel,

Emery posts mesmerizing photos of dishes like salmon crudo, as well as

fun pics of the whole crew.