Must-Follow Local Food Instagrams; Best Beaches Around NYC; Most Badass Female Chefs in New York City

There is a lot of stuff going on the City, and we can't write about it all. Here are some interesting things some of our friends have written up lately.

• The Bronx Food Blog ⇒ 5 More Hilarious Local Food Instagrams to Follow
• Daytonian in Manhattan ⇒ The Torrilhon House Hotel - No. 680 Sixth Avenue
• DNAinfo New York ⇒ Red Hook Pushes for Atlantic Basin Ferry Dock
• Guest of a Guest ⇒ The Best Beaches Around New York City
• Long Island City Post ⇒ LIC Henge Returns for Waterfront Viewing Parties This Weekend
• The New York Times ⇒ A Queens Bar Has a Rich History but Lacks Status
• The Optimized Now ⇒ Advanced Guide to Eating on a Budget in NYC
• Thrillist ⇒ Most Badass Female Chefs in New York City Restaurants