17 Food, Grocery and Cooking Apps That Will Change Your Life

Dining Out

Sometimes you just want to get out of the kitchen for a night (and let someone else worry about the dishes, too). But it can be hard to find a restaurant — especially a new place — that has food that’s both healthful and delicious. Whether you’re looking for a specific dish or following a specific dietary restriction, these apps will guide you with recommendations both local and global.

Foodspotting
Chefs and food-lovers are fond of saying, “we eat first with our eyes.” If you think that visually appealing photos and mouthwatering dishes go hand in hand (or hand to mouth), give Foodspotting a try. This app aggregates an endless feed of gorgeous gourmet dishes — and lets you know where to find them. You can filter by category or location, and while you’re waiting for your table, whet your appetite with endless, perfectly staged and shot pictures of everything from cucumber salad to cake pops. Foodspotting has users around the world, so make sure you set your location before you start searching.
 

Farm Star Living
Confirm your commitment to the farm-to-table lifestyle with Farm Star Living, which helps you find restaurants that work with small family farms to highlight seasonal, local ingredients. You can also find local farms to visit for farmstands and pick-your-own produce (from berries in the summer to apples and pumpkins in the fall). The app collects recommendations from across the U.S. — 400 cities and counting — so the chances of finding a restaurant near you are in your favor!
Do you have a food app you rely on? Or is there something you need an app for? Let us know in the comments or on social! —Ali