Food Blogger • Bestselling Author • Philadelphia’s #1 Food Influencer • Google Local Guide

Welcome! I’m Angeliki Nakos & Jon DiPippo, the creator behind ThePhillyFoodFanatic™ — a food platform built on flavor, storytelling, and community.

I’m a US-based food blogger, bestselling author, food photographer, and one of Philadelphia’s most trusted food influencers, with a combined audience of 583K+ followers, 12–20 million monthly views, and 44M+ Google photo views.

My mission is simple:
to help you fall in love with food — whether you’re cooking at home or exploring the best restaurants in Philadelphia.

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Philadelphia’s #1 Food Influencer — Jon DiPippo

Founder of ThePhillyFoodFanatic™️

With 577,000+ followers, 22.7M+ monthly views, and recognition as a Level 8 Google Local Guide with 45M+ photo views, I help restaurants, hospitality groups, small businesses, and lifestyle brands achieve massive visibility across Instagram, Google Maps, YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn.

In 2025, I was recognized as Philadelphia’s #1 Food Influencer and the #1 Local Guide Influencer by the Travelers Atlas Awards — a distinction based on real performance metrics, a 97% authentic audience, and strong regional impact.

My content consistently reaches 85–90% non-followers, driving high-intent customer traffic, bookings, search visibility, and brand awareness.

What I Do

• Viral food, restaurant & hospitality content (500K–5M+ views per reel)
• SEO-optimized Google Business Profile content for local ranking
• High-impact Google reviews (44M+ photo views)
• Professional photography & videography
• Podcast hosting — Film, Food & Fashion Is My Passion (17K+ subs)
• Brand partnerships, sponsorships & regional campaigns
• Consulting for restaurants, hospitality groups & small businesses
• Social media strategy, SEO strategy & creator marketing

Notable Performance

• 577K+ followers
• 22.7M+ monthly views
• 18%+ engagement rate (elite for 500K+ creators)
• 44M+ Google photo views
• 9M+ impressions in the last 12 months
• Top 1–2% creator ranking nationally
• 85% of views from non-followers
• 97% authentic audience (Upfluence audit)

Mission

My mission is simple: showcase the best food, people, and stories across Philadelphia, South Jersey, the Main Line, Bucks County, and beyond — while helping businesses grow through real visibility, real reach, and real influence.

Trusted. Respected. Always Hungry™️

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⭐ The Birth of ThePhillyFoodFanatic™

What started as a way to share recipes and reconnect with my Greek-American roots grew into a thriving community of home cooks — and then into Philadelphia’s #1 restaurant discovery platform.

Today, ThePhillyFoodFanatic™ is trusted by millions across:

• Instagram
• TikTok
• Facebook
• YouTube
• Google Maps & Search

People don’t read menus anymore — they watch them.
And they watch them here.

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⭐ Why Social Media Is the Only Real Advertising Today

Consumer behavior has changed — dramatically.

According to Google’s own marketing insights, people now discover brands through:

“Short-form video, creator recommendations, and social feeds more than any traditional advertising channel.”

This is where customers live — and where brands win.

• Reels and stories deliver instant, high-impact visual marketing
• Social feeds act as today’s “homepage” for businesses
• Authentic creator content outperforms traditional paid ads
• Social platforms are immediate, emotional, and shareable
• Brands are shifting the majority of their advertising dollars here — because it works

Simply put:
If you’re not advertising on social media, you’re not showing up where customers spend their time.

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⭐ Your #1 Guide to Where to Eat in Philadelphia (2025)

Whether you’re searching for:

• The best restaurants in Philadelphia
• Top cheesesteaks and Italian spots
• Hidden-gem BYOBs
• New restaurant openings
• Family-owned favorites
• Late-night eats
• Viral dishes trending in the city

You’ll find it all on ThePhillyFoodFanatic™.

My content helps restaurants get discovered through:

• Viral reels & short-form video
• SEO-optimized Google reviews
• High-ranking Google Maps photos
• Local SEO–boosting restaurant spotlights
• Honest, firsthand recommendations

When I feature a restaurant, people show up — and Google sees it too.

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⭐ Why Our Google Reviews Are a Game-Changer

This has become one of the strongest pillars of our partnerships.

As a Level 8 Google Local Guide with top 1% visibility and 44+ million photo views, my reviews function as powerful SEO engines for restaurants.

Here’s what happens when I review your business:

• You rank higher in local “near me” searches
• My photos receive tens of thousands of views
• My long-form, keyword-rich reviews act like mini-articles Google loves
• Your business gains permanent visibility on Google Maps & Search
• You generate long-term discovery and real foot traffic

You can’t buy this kind of influence with ads.
It’s organic, authentic, and incredibly effective.

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⭐ More Than a Food Creator

Beyond recipes and restaurant content, I am:

• A domestic violence survivor advocate
• A voice for women’s empowerment
• A motivational storyteller
• A believer that pain can become purpose

I’ve shared my story on platforms like “Her Story with Kathy Romano,” where I speak openly about healing, resilience, and rebuilding a life filled with meaning.

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⭐ Why People Love This Community

Visitors come here for:

✔ Easy, delicious recipes
✔ Authentic Mediterranean & Greek dishes
✔ Honest restaurant recommendations
✔ Google-ranked guidance
✔ Philly food trends
✔ Beautiful food photography
✔ A story of resilience that inspires

My food warms the kitchen —
and my story warms the heart.