In Discussion: Our Fave Food Media
Some of our team's recommended content to consume.
As a creative communications agency specialising in hospitality, we’re constantly on the lookout for inspiring outlets that feed our hunger for diverse and thought-provoking perspectives on food, culture and design. Today, we’re sharing some of our favourite places for consuming food culture content, from Instagram accounts to films, independent magazines and exhibitions.
Hopefully you’ll find time this weekend, or over the festive break, to enjoy some of them too. Drop us a line if there’s anything else you think we’d enjoy; we’re always open to recommendations.
Happy consuming,
GB&C
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Alix Lacloche, the cook and culinary scenographer, has started a fun Instagram of food in films called Cuisine and Cinema and we suggest you follow along for lesser known moments from art house pictures, as well as many iconic movie scenes.
Le Cornichon is a bistrot in Paris’ 11th arrondissement that absolutely kills it on Instagram with a humourous yet artistic approach, not taking themselves or their offering too seriously.
Elie Obeid shares moments of everyday life from his homeland of Lebanon and from his hometown of Paris. A photographer, and also the curator of Lebanon by a Local, follow his accounts for beautiful scenes and table spreads.
We’d like to live in Alice Moireau’s Instagram feed, quite frankly. A French food world it-girl, tastemaker and author, follow her for endless travel and fashion inspiration, and swoon-worthy tablescapes. She’s also the founder of Table, a playful tableware and home goods brand.
Sitting alongside their newsletter and podcast, The Stanza blends insights from the worlds of hospitality, fashion, and lifestyle with an investor’s perspective. Follow for thought-provoking discussions on consumer behaviour, brand identity, and cultural credibility.
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Feed Me by Emily Sundberg / Expense This column by J.Lee
Semi-anonymous restaurant critic J.Lee has just started writing a column called Expense This in Emily’s business-culture newsletter, Feed Me. The focus is ‘Business Guy Restaurants’ — the bistros, sushi spots and lounges that are best rationalised with the involvement of a corporate card. And J.Lee doesn’t hold back on the criticism, which is rather refreshing to read.
Mother Tongue
Co-founded by writers Melissa Goldstein and Natalia Rachlin, Mother Tongue is a US-based publication that explores and celebrates the complexities of modern motherhood through the lenses of art, pop culture, sex, politics, food, and other aspects of life. A must read.
Sift by Nicola Lamb
It might not be new - though it only launched on the US market last month - but Sift: The Elements of Great Baking is the baking bible to have on your shelf. As The Times’ Food Book of the Year and described by Nigel Slater as “a masterclass in better baking”, Nicola’s debut book provides step-by-step techniques and genius recipes. Nicola is also the author of Kitchen Projects on Substack which is another great resource to dive into.
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This beauty of a film can be found on Prime, where it’s described as “a stunningly beautiful romance that simmers with emotion”. And it’s just that. Fuelled by a passion for cooking and a love of good food, it’s a slow and dream-like watch, that’s perfect for transporting you away from the drab of the daily grind on a cold, dark winter’s day.
A Netflix classic, this is a mood boosting watch. Observe Jon Favreau learn how to cook from the brilliant Roy Choi. With four seasons and cameos from some of the food world’s most loved personalities, there’s plenty here to get you through.
FEATR is a digital channel dedicated to food, travel, and Filipino culture. Our favourite of their YouTube series, Heirloom, features beautifully shot, short documentary-style videos that delve into the rich history of heirloom ingredients found in cities and villages across the Philippines.
A YouTube food and travel series hosted by rapper, chef and all-round food enthusiast, Action Bronson, as he travels the world to explore diverse cuisines, from high-end restaurants to street food heroes. We love every episode, but the London food tour is a good place to start and features some of our favourites including Kiln, 01 Adana, and of course, St. JOHN.
Looks Delicious! exhibition at Japan House
A must-visit exhibition exploring the history and artistry of shokuhin sanpuru — Japan’s food replica culture. Go for the hyper-realistic displays of delicacies from across Japan and beyond, stay for the build-your-own bento box of replica food.
On display now at London’s Japan House museum until next February.
