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Every day chefs around the world serve up 140 characters worth of wit and wisdom via their accounts on Twitter.
While some celebrity chefs might be inclined to use Twitter only as a promotional tool, there are plenty of others whose feeds are worth a follow! Here are ten suggestions.
Anthony Bourdain is the host of No Reservations and author of several incredible books, including Kitchen Confidential. Over 350,000 people follow his photos and reports from the far-flung reaches of the world. Not a lot in the way of food tips but his acerbic wit shines on, even in 140 characters or less.
88,000 Top Chef fans follow the winner of Top Chef All-Stars, Richard Blais. Richard’s tweets are cheery and personal, echoing his adorable disposition.
From Chicago, Rick Bayless tweets photos of drool-worthy photos of his creations on a near-daily basis to his 128,000 plus followers. Many of the photos are from tapings of his show, Mexico-One Plate at a Time on PBS.
Tom Colicchio is a 2010 James Beard Outstanding Chef, Top Chef judge and restaurateur. He uses his Twitter to interact with fans and fellow chefs plus provides commentary to Top Chef episodes. Over 133,000 people follow his tweets.
Chef Chris Cosentino is an expert in the saucy bits of food that the majority of eaters in America consider less than desirable; brains, liver, lungs, etc. His day job is at Incanto in San Francisco and almost 70,000 followers enjoy Chris’ photos that could make you to lick your computer screen.
Dorie Greenspan, author of Around My French Table, keeps her 66,000 followers updates with links to her web site, cute and clever food news and thoughtful re-tweets.
Eric Ripert, executive chef of Le Bernardin, uses his Twitter feed to post topical food related opinions and delicious photos as well as frequently re-tweeting the Dalai Lama. Almost 40,000 followers feel the Zen Ripert is serving up.
If you are a fan of Food Revolution or Naked Chef, following Jamie Oliver is a no-brainer. Over one million people follow him online. Jamie interacts with other followers while promoting Food Revolution and any other project he is currently involved in. Jamie also links to updates on his web site, including recipes.
Thomas Keller, of French Laundry & Bouchon fame, is not a frequent Tweeter but what he lacks in quantity he makes up for in quality tweets chock full of great photos of friends and food.
Lee Anne Wong was a Top Chef Season one contestant. Her over 4,000 followers are treated to pictures and relevant foodie link. Living and eating vicariously though Lee Anne is highly enjoyable!