This document recommends 12 San Diego chefs and restaurants to follow on Instagram. It provides a brief description of each, highlighting the type of photos typically shared such as daily specials, creative dishes, and behind-the-scenes kitchen images. Following these accounts provides an inside look at the local food scene through the eyes of chefs like Richard Blais, Javier Plascencia, and Alex Emery who post beautiful photos of their culinary creations and restaurants like Donut Bar, Cueva Bar, and Heart & Trotter that showcase their menus.