Meet a new gen of chefs, snackers, and reviewers who are influencing the way you eat. They are the college students mastering dorm-room meals, making the most of every dining hall bite, home chefs creating mouthwatering (and IG-worthy) recipes, and the locals discovering the best new eateries in town. Keep scrolling to feast on the content from these up-and-coming social media stars, and while you’re at it, give them a follow (if you haven’t already).
Baking (and gardening) everything from scratch.
A quick scroll through Savannah’s videos, and you can see how talented she is at baking. Start with one of her dessert recipes —
we recommend the blueberry lemon cookie (or BBL cookie, as Savannah calls it) or the caramel rice krispies if you want to get sticky. And when you are feeling adventurous, try out the infused butter, a key ingredient that takes her sweet treats to the next level.
Savannah Hill
@savfromscratch
@savfromscratch
Cooking up snacks in her dorm room (no kitchen included).
Gillian Chase
Think you can’t cook in a dorm? Think again. Gillian’s here to prove that all you need is a little creativity and the right tools to make a full on meal. From breakfast to dinner, snacks to dessert, she’s whipping up vegan dishes right under her bunk bed using just an air fryer and microwave. The meals aren’t fancy — yogurt bowls topped with granola and fruit, cauliflower gnocchi, and veggie and tofu wraps are all in her frequent rotation — but it’s the dorm room cooking hacks she uses that make them stand out. (BRB, tossing our air-fried gnocchi in hummus next time.)
@lifewithgill_
@lifewithgill
Giving you an insider's look at Yale's dining halls.
Sanaa Williams
Most college dining halls don’t exactly have a reputation for gourmet meals. At Yale, it’s different, and through the eyes (and feed) of Sanaa, you can see that this Ivy League has way better options than just a sad salad bar. From fire pastries — like banana bread — for breakfast and a steamed dumplings bar, to self-serve hard ice cream (a rare find on campus), and pizza made in a stone hearth oven, Sanaa is giving you a sneak peek into all of the 14 dining halls on campus. Expect to be jealous.
@cooking_mama2
Sharing protein-filled South Asian recipes.
Pratiti Mehta
Welcome to Pratiti’s kitchen, where flavor and macros go hand in hand. Pratiti, an MBA student at New York University with a passion for lifting, began creating South Asian recipes that focus on both taste and nutrition. Instead of reaching for a protein bar, she whips up pooda, a savory crepe made with chickpea flour. For a hearty, macro-packed meal, she turns to khichdi, a comforting Indian dish made with rice and lentils. Pratiti’s version has 14 grams of protein per serving, but she often boosts it to 34 grams with a scoop of Greek yogurt.
@pratus.kitchen
@pratitimehta
Reviewing the Michigan food scene.
Pattalina Kongla
When you think about the best food scenes in the U.S., Michigan probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind — but Pattalina’s socials will have you reconsidering. Whether it’s the lively vibes and delicious drinks at Korean hotspot HanJan Pocha or the mouthwatering baked goods and over-the-top bevs at Filipino fave JP Makes and Bakes, you’ll be immersed in a vibrant world of food. You might even find Pattalina in her car, silently enjoying a sushi mukbang, or strolling through a new Korean market discovering
the coolest snacks.
@pattalinaeats
@pattalina
Sharing all his meals, both home-cooked and ordered in.
Redding Thomas
If eating alone feels like an isolating activity for you, Redding’s videos will make you feel like you have a friend to dine with. The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill student loves to chat while sharing what he is eating. Sometimes you’ll be in his car trying In n’ Out for the first time, other times you’ll be at the table having a snack of Trader Joe’s soup dumplings and hot sauce, or a bowl of creamy Marry Me pasta.
@redd4u2c
@hungrylatto
Showing you everything she eats in a day as a college athlete.
Cece Liu
As a college athlete at George Mason University, Cece Liu isn’t just fueling her workouts — she’s exploring the best dining halls and local spots around campus. And lucky for us, she’s taking her followers along for the ride. If you watch any of her videos, let it be the What I Eat In A Day As A College Athlete series, where she shares her school’s caf eats, fave boba tea spots and snacks, and dining hall hacks. (She even makes a DIY college affogato with just ice cream and coffee!)
Mukbanging her way through the Long Island food scene.
Megan Posillico
If you haven’t found a mukbang comfort creator yet, have you met Megan? Her videos will not only leave you hungry instantly (as any great mukbang should), but also teach you handy food hacks. While biting into a grilled cheese dunked in tomato feta soup, she’ll let you in on the tip that adding cottage cheese to a grilled cheese boosts the protein. Or when dipping sushi rolls into three different sauces, she’ll casually mention that New York-based grocer Uncle Giuseppe’s has 30% off sushi after 8 p.m.
@megans_mukbangs
@megans_mukbangs
@ceceliu_
@ceceliu_
"Definitely that cucumber salad that went viral. It’s so good that I still eat it to this day."
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"Team SAVORY!
Especially when it comes to bagels."
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"My dad's homemade lasagna."
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"Crunchwrap Supreme, sub beans for beef, please."
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"Definitely Buldak noodles!! The Carbonara one is my favorite."
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"My creamy cajun Alfredo pasta. It's a guilty pleasure of mine as someone with lactose intolerance."
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"Dubai chocolate everything!"
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"All day
everyday,
it's gotta be popcorn."
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Baking (and gardening) everything from scratch.
Savannah Hill
A quick scroll through Savannah’s videos, and you can see how talented she is at baking.
Start with one of her dessert recipes — we recommend the blueberry lemon cookie (or BBL cookie, as Savannah calls it) or the caramel rice krispies if you want to get sticky. And when you are feeling adventurous try out the infused butter, a key ingredient that takes her sweet treats to the next level.
@savfromscratch
@savannahissoohot
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Definitely that cucumber salad that went viral. It’s so good I still eat it to this day.
Reviewing the Michigan food scene.
Pattalina Kongla
When you think about the best food scenes in the U.S., Michigan probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind — but Pattalina’s socials will have you reconsidering. Whether it’s the lively vibes and delicious drinks at Korean hotspot HanJan Pocha or the mouthwatering baked goods and over-the-top bevs at Filipino fave JP Makes and Bakes, you’ll be immersed in a vibrant world of food. You might even find her in her car, silently enjoying a sushi mukbang, or strolling through a new Korean market discovering the coolest snacks.
@pattalinaeats
@pattalina
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Definitely Buldak noodles!! The Carbonara one is my favorite.
Baking (and gardening) everything from scratch.
Savannah Hill
A quick scroll through Savannah’s videos, and you can see how talented she is at baking. Start with one of her dessert recipes — we recommend the blueberry lemon cookie (or BBL cookie, as Savannah calls it) or the caramel rice krispies if you want to get sticky. And when you are feeling adventurous try out the infused butter, a key ingredient that takes her sweet treats to the next level.
@savannahissoohot
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Definitely that cucumber salad that went viral. It’s so good I still eat it to this day.
Sharing protein-filled South Asian recipes.
Pratiti Mehta
Welcome to Pratiti’s kitchen, where flavor and macros go hand in hand. Pratiti, an MBA student at New York University with a passion for lifting, began creating South Asian recipes that focus on both taste and nutrition. Instead of reaching for a protein bar, she whips up pooda, a savory crepe made with chickpea flour. For a hearty, macro-packed meal, she turns to khichdi, a comforting Indian dish made with rice and lentils. Pratiti’s version has 14 grams of protein per serving, but she often boosts it to 34 grams with a scoop of Greek yogurt.
@pratus.kitchen
@pratitimehta
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Definitely Buldak noodles!! The Carbonara one is my favorite.
Giving you the insider’s tour of Yale’s dining halls.
Sanaa Williams
Most college dining halls don’t exactly have a reputation for gourmet meals. At Yale, it’s different, and through the eyes (and feed) of Sanaa, you can see that this Ivy League has way better options than just a sad salad bar. From fire pastries like banana bread for breakfast and a steamed dumplings bar, to self-serve hard ice cream (a rare find on campus), and pizza made in a stone hearth oven, Sanaa is giving you a sneak peek into all of the 14 dining halls on campus. Be prepared to be jealous.
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Definitely that cucumber salad that went viral. It’s so good I still eat it to this day.
Reviewing the Michigan food scene.
Pattalina Kongla
When you think about the best food scenes in the U.S., Michigan probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind — but Pattalina’s socials will have you reconsidering. Whether it’s the lively vibes and delicious drinks at Korean hotspot HanJan Pocha or the mouthwatering baked goods and over-the-top bevs at Filipino fave JP Makes and Bakes, you’ll be immersed in a vibrant world of food. You might even find her in her car, silently enjoying a sushi mukbang, or strolling through a new Korean market discovering the coolest snacks.
@pattalinaeats
@pattalina
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Definitely Buldak noodles!! The Carbonara one is my favorite.
Baking (and gardening) everything from scratch.
Savannah Hill
A quick scroll through Savannah’s videos, and you can see how talented she is at baking. Start with one of her dessert recipes — we recommend the blueberry lemon cookie (or BBL cookie, as Savannah calls it) or the caramel rice krispies if you want to get sticky. And when you are feeling adventurous try out the infused butter, a key ingredient that takes her sweet treats to the next level.
@savfromscratch
@savannahissoohot
Tap me!
Definitely that cucumber salad that went viral. It’s so good I still eat it to this day.
@pratus.kitchen
@pratitimehta
