Another end to another year. Here’s a roundup of The Art Of Plating’s best moments on Instagram in 2016.

We’re guessing Snow White wished she bit into this apple instead. Glass Apple with blown sugar, apple sorbet as core, puff pastry, apple balls marinated in lemon verbena, salted caramel, and chocolate nips by @restaurantbordeau #TheArtOfPlating P.s. Help us win Best in Art by voting for us (link in profile)

A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Jan 22, 2016 at 9:00pm PST

At Mercato Del Capo, one of the best outdoor markets in #Palermo, #Sicily #TheArtOfPlating #TAOPtravels A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Jan 27, 2016 at 7:54am PST

Here’s a little preview of #NomaAustralia: Porridge of golden & desert oak wattleseed, oyster emulsion wrapped in saltbush. by: @zeboy #TheArtOfPlating

A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Jan 31, 2016 at 9:35pm PST

Another one that’s too good not to share. Pumpkin, chocolate, pink grapefruit sauce, and marron glacé by @chefantonioguida of Seta in @mo_milan #TAOPtravels #TheArtOfPlating A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Feb 5, 2016 at 11:38pm PST

#2MinutesofMadness captured in the Leone Felice kitchen @albereta @relaischateaux ⏳#TAOPtravels #TheArtOfPlating

A video posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Feb 9, 2016 at 11:50pm PST

Beautiful ribbons of kohlrabi, foie gras, and anise seeds by @gertdemangeleer #TheArtOfPlating A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Feb 26, 2016 at 8:31am PST

“White Roses” with scallops, kohlrabi, yuzu, and Calabrian chilli by @bryanvoltaggio #TheArtOfPlating

A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Feb 22, 2016 at 8:41am PST

Pine oil ice cream, sea buckthorn, and crispy milk by @ronnyemborg. by @signebirck #TheArtOfPlating A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Feb 29, 2016 at 10:29am PST

#WCW @luxeat for taking this glorious butter service photo at @restaurantbordeau #TheArtOfPlating

A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Mar 9, 2016 at 12:35pm PST

#Chocolate dessert by @benoitetbrigitteviolier #TheArtOfPlating A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Mar 11, 2016 at 8:24pm PST

Radish carpaccio and shabu shabu shaku (mantis shrimp) by @tadashi_takayama #TheArtOfPlating

A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Mar 14, 2016 at 9:52pm PDT

Our kind of cotton candy. Mint and rum hidden inside to taste like a mojito cocktail, by chef @sidney_schutte of 2 Michelin star @librijeadam, in Amsterdam. #TheArtOfPlating A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Mar 23, 2016 at 7:48pm PDT

Impérial de Sologne caviar with cucumber gelée and mini blinis by @chef_hache of Les Ambassadeurs restaurant at @hotel_de_crillon_paris, in Paris. #TheArtOfPlating

A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Mar 29, 2016 at 10:04pm PDT

Yellow nectarine, mango, meringue, camomile, and elderflower by @lvin1stbite #TheArtOfPlating A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Apr 1, 2016 at 8:29pm PDT

When in Milan, a visit to restaurant Tokuyoshi is a must. Chef Yoji Tokuyoshi brings together the traditions of Japan and the classical flavors of Italy, offering what he calls “Contaminated Italian Cuisine.” Get the full story up on theartofplating.com (Fun fact: Tokuyoshi is the former sous chef at @massimobottura’s 3 Michelin starred Osteria Franciscana) #TheArtOfPlating Calamari Full of Self by chef @yojitokuyoshi of restaurant Tokuyoshi, in Milan, Italy.

A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Apr 6, 2016 at 4:06pm PDT

Green tea, langoustine, and peanuts by @sixteenchicago #TheArtOfPlating A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Apr 7, 2016 at 9:07pm PDT

Can’t wait to see if we win Best Social Media in Art at the #ShortyAwards tonight. Thanks to everyone who helped us get this far. Wish us luck! Pear and chocolate by @alainducasse #TheArtOfPlating

A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Apr 11, 2016 at 8:33am PDT

Trout tartare hidden under a perfect layer of daikon radish by chef Noriyuki Hamada of restaurant Yukawatan from Japan #TheArtOfPlating A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Apr 25, 2016 at 8:05am PDT

All this #lemonade talk today has us thinking … Bergamot lemon parfait by chef John Williams of The Ritz Restaurant from London #TheArtOfPlating

A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Apr 25, 2016 at 9:28pm PDT

Black trumpet panade, pea puree, sweet peas, and garden herbs by @philiptessier #TheArtOfPlating A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Apr 26, 2016 at 9:04am PDT

Who says you can’t play w/ your food? by @simon_oliver #TheArtOfPlating

A video posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Apr 26, 2016 at 7:15pm PDT

So… are we the only ones who would feel guilty breaking into this beauty? Chocolate bitter honey and hojicha tea by @annesophiepic #TheArtOfPlating A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Apr 28, 2016 at 8:39am PDT

The duck in this dish is one of the only recipes I feel I’ve truly perfected and it remains on our menu season after season. Duck, honey lavender glazed w/ rhubarb and spring onions #springmenu #elevenmadisonpark #makeitnice @francescotonelli – @danielhumm #TheArtOfPlating #TAOPtakeover

A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on May 2, 2016 at 12:14pm PDT

by @bbrial @mo_hotels #TheArtOfPlating A video posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on May 3, 2016 at 6:24am PDT

Wagyu and mushroom glass by @martinbennsepia #TheArtOfPlating

A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on May 18, 2016 at 12:04am PDT

We just checked into @restaurantspontan’s opening night dinner. Watch us broadcast live on #snapchat: @theartofplating now Pickled mackerel, balsamic, peas, and pea shell sauce @christiangadient #TAOPtravels #TheArtOfPlating A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on May 18, 2016 at 9:30am PDT

Look at that delicate latticework. Lemon bee pollen sorbet by @lerouxeddy & @ghayaoliveira at @restaurantdaniel. : @signebirck #TheArtOfPlating

A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on May 23, 2016 at 5:09am PDT

Onion cooked in birch vinegar w/ onion cream and ramsons by @eerovottonen #TheArtOfPlating A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on May 27, 2016 at 7:06am PDT

Swordfish, ricotta, and wild mint by @paulliebrandt : @evansungnyc #TheArtOfPlating

A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Jun 7, 2016 at 8:05pm PDT

Cured duck breast, carrots, leek, herb oil and milk by @andreas_malmberg #TheArtOfPlating A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Jun 12, 2016 at 6:17am PDT

We’re obsessed w/ all the plates @chefmasanyc designs like this one… Kanpachi jalapeño w/ fried potato julienne on a heavy chilled plate #TheArtOfPlating

A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Jun 14, 2016 at 2:49pm PDT

Yes, we’ll be taking a box of these to go. Yuzu chocolate petits gateaux by @garrylarduinat #TheArtOfPlating A video posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Jun 19, 2016 at 2:06pm PDT

Squid in squid ink sauce by @chef_wuttisak #TheArtOfPlating

A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Jun 21, 2016 at 10:00am PDT

#RECIPE Caviar-Wagyu tartare w/ wagyu beef, langoustine & Osetra caviar, a black pepper-vodka crème fraîche, and pomme gaufrettes by chef @ericripert of @lebernardinny on theartofplating.com now #TheArtOfPlating A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Jun 26, 2016 at 7:35am PDT

Tropical fruit, rum, vanilla, and kaffir lime by @grant_achatz of @thealineagroup in Chicago. by Matthew Gilson. #TheArtOfPlating

A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Jun 29, 2016 at 5:38pm PDT

Textures of lavender dessert with lavender-earl grey cake, lavender sponge, lavender gelée, gel, meringue, blackberries, white chocolate soil, and lavender ice-cream by @royalebrat #TheArtOfPlating A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Jul 1, 2016 at 10:28am PDT

What does it take to capture breathtaking photography like this? Head over to theartofplating.com now as we sit down w/ chef turned photographer Francesco Tonelli for a 1 on 1 (link in profile) Roasted royal trumpet mushrooms, roasted hen of the woods mushrooms, pickled chanterelle mushrooms, pickled enoki mushrooms, glazed shitake mushrooms, glazed oyster mushrooms, pine nut purée, cooked barley, teff chip, nasturtium, purslane, and fried quail egg w/ mushroom sauce by @danielhumm @francescotonelli #TheArtOfPlating

A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Jul 6, 2016 at 10:58am PDT

Hazelnut dacquoise, streusel with hazelnuts and gianduia, mousse with Valrhona Dulcey, liquid passion fruit confit, and caramel glaze by @dinarakasko #TheArtOfPlating A video posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Jul 6, 2016 at 7:50pm PDT

A serious labor of love on this apple tart by @cedricgrolet #TheArtOfPlating

A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Jul 7, 2016 at 9:55am PDT

Pomelo and prawn salad with roasted rice by @chef_wuttisak #TheArtOfPlating A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Jul 17, 2016 at 9:02pm PDT

Are you guys ready to be hypnotized? Baked alaska flambéd tableside w/ cotton candy, meringue, ice cream, and cake underneath. Captured by @restaurantgroupie at @philippechownyc #TheArtOfPlating

A video posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Jul 20, 2016 at 1:32pm PDT

Peach dessert by @yblinc #TheArtOfPlating A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Jul 21, 2016 at 7:33am PDT

Golden osetra caviar w/ tomato gelée and sea grapes by @oriolechi #TheArtOfPlating

A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Jul 21, 2016 at 12:09pm PDT

Vanilla chiffon sponge cake, vanilla creme brûlée, vanilla mousse w/ mascarpone, and cherry jelly by @niksya #TheArtOfPlating A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Aug 1, 2016 at 8:11am PDT

Apple, cured sobrassada sausage, and honey by @debocaaccion #TheArtOfPlating

A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Aug 5, 2016 at 7:29am PDT

White nectarine rose, soft nougat, caramelized puff pastry, vanilla cream, and macadamia by @martinbennsepia #TheArtOfPlating A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Aug 5, 2016 at 10:58pm PDT

Bacon wrapped rabbit, fennel, and prune by @jennertomaska #TheArtOfPlating

A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Aug 10, 2016 at 8:52pm PDT

#FBF Chef’s Cut: The Art of Kaiseki w/ Niki Nakayama of N/Naka in LA. Watch our full feature with her (link in profile) #TheArtOfPlating A video posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Aug 12, 2016 at 8:57am PDT

We wouldn’t mind enjoying our “cocktail” like this.. Mezcal, White Chocolate and Eucalyptus w/ balsam fir cream, thyme, grapefruit zest, violet, mint, chartreuse, pastis, vanilla charcoal cream, and rosemary by @barcheftoronto #TheArtOfPlating

A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Aug 16, 2016 at 9:09pm PDT

Ribbons of dark chocolate ganache, pistachio cake, pistachio ice cream, mint, and candied preserved lemons by @nick_muncy #TheArtOfPlating A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Aug 19, 2016 at 8:10pm PDT

#FBF to that one time we shot a Chef’s Cut episode w/ @albert.adria.acosta at @ticketsbar Nordic Landscape w/ marinated beef, pickled red onions & shallots, smoked sour cream, dill, and chive. In the center is Raifort yogurt and baby carrots soaked in anise and beetroot #TheArtOfPlating

A video posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Aug 26, 2016 at 7:52pm PDT

Sugar snap peas and morels by @aithor_zabala #TheArtOfPlating A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Aug 31, 2016 at 9:41pm PDT

Citrus & lavender marinated Barramundi w/ sweet potato puree and sweet lavender caviar by @snowcology_ and #TheArtOfPlating

A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Sep 7, 2016 at 8:05pm PDT

Turbot poached w/ zucchini, saffron fumet, and tarragon. “Credit to two of the most influential chefs, @paulbocuse_officiel and @joel.robuchon, for introducing and mastering this ‘scaling’ technique, each in their own way, just one of the many contributions they’ve made to cuisine.” – @danielhumm #TheArtOfPlating A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Sep 9, 2016 at 7:33am PDT

Giving into our Monday night sweet tooth. Pyramid Cake w/ coconut spongecake, lime cremeux, crunchy coconut, coconut mousse, coconut-mango-pineapple compote, and lime creme brulee by @dinarakasko #TheArtOfPlating

A video posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Sep 12, 2016 at 8:22pm PDT

Romaine stems and aged turbot roe hidden under a gorgeous layer of marigold petals by @kristianbaumann : @s.boreas #TheArtOfPlating A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Sep 23, 2016 at 7:34am PDT

Lapsang Souchong tea sorbet, black currants, vanilla, and chocolate by @chefmartindiez #TheArtOfPlating

A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Sep 28, 2016 at 4:46am PDT

Prettiest bean salad if there ever was by @bryceshuman : @signebirck #TheArtOfPlating A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Oct 4, 2016 at 6:51am PDT

Pumpkin Custard w/ a wreath of vanilla meringue, cinnamon cake, pumpkin bread, pumpkin seed oil and whipped cream by @butterloveandhardwork #TheArtOfPlating

A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Oct 17, 2016 at 8:13pm PDT

7 Petits Fours and 7 Plated Desserts later at #ValrhonaC3, here’s the one that stole the judges’ hearts: Guanaja 70% bavaroise w/ Guanaja cremeux, Opalys and coconut sorbet, apple, atsina cress, and brownie by @fredrik_borgskog #Winner #TheArtOfPlating #starchefs2016 A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Oct 25, 2016 at 2:21pm PDT

Fresh apple, rose panna cotta, miso apple, apple blossom, and rhubarb kombucha by Garreth Wilson of @theprivatepass #TheArtOfPlating

A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Nov 4, 2016 at 9:42am PDT

Dessert with fennel, preserved lemon, and olive oil by @yoandessarzin of The Greenhouse, London. #TheArtOfPlating A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Nov 9, 2016 at 9:19pm PST

We’re exploring @unsqgreenmarket right now. Watch on our IG Stories! #TheArtOfPlating #TAOPtravels

A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Aug 31, 2016 at 8:34am PDT

unsq “#Tiramisu” by @gianlucafusto #TheArtOfPlating A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Nov 16, 2016 at 5:33am PST

Yes, yes, and more yes. @eatalynycflatiron : @leseine #TAOPtravels #TheArtOfPlating #NYC

A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Sep 3, 2016 at 11:06am PDT

Head over to our IG stories and watch us explore #CarmelMarket in Tel Aviv, Israel. Here is #Burika w/ herbed potatoes and an egg fried in a flour wrapper from the Haburika stall #TAOPtravels #TheArtOfPlating #RoundTablesTour A video posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Nov 17, 2016 at 11:55am PST

#TBT to these dishes by @wolvesmouth for wolvesmouth : taxa at @mocalosangeles. Find out more about one of the toughest reservations to get in Los Angeles up on theartofplating.com by: @myles_standish #TheArtOfPlating

A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Nov 17, 2016 at 12:31pm PST

Spruce butter roasted langoustine w/ rose vinegar flavored greens, and langoustine cream by @vesivalo #TheArtOfPlating A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Nov 21, 2016 at 6:46am PST

Cherry chocolate by @majachocolat #TheArtOfPlating

A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Nov 22, 2016 at 4:56am PST

Sorbet rose by @elizabethrestaurant_and_co #TheArtOfPlating A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Nov 28, 2016 at 7:32pm PST

What does kitchen prep at 2 Michelin starred Pineapple & Pearls look like for #Friday night service? Head over to our IG Stories to find out now. Brewing squash consommé inside a siphon coffee maker served table side for a squash agnolotti dish by @scottmuns at @sevenfifteeneighth in #DC #TheArtOfPlating #TAOPtravels

A video posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Dec 2, 2016 at 7:11pm PST

Watch this dish being plated on our IG stories now.. Snail caviar and rabbit tapioca: Fast and Slow by @joshwed of @minibarbyjose #TheArtOfPlating A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Dec 4, 2016 at 8:32am PST

When the #MiseEnPlace is on point via @joshwed @ftadeo of @minibarbyjose in #DC : @_mwhen #TheArtOfPlating #TAOPtravels

A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Dec 3, 2016 at 1:34pm PST

Melon carpaccio, feta cheese, cremeux, and watermelon sorbet by @jiho_kim_pastry @themodernnyc #TheArtOfPlating A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Dec 7, 2016 at 6:00pm PST

Midweek chocolate remedy by @rogervandamme #TheArtOfPlating

A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Dec 14, 2016 at 7:16am PST

Parsnips, sunchoke, celery, baby peas, pumpkin seed oil, and calamansi vinegar sprayed on a micro greens salad by @zoonder #TheArtOfPlating A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Dec 14, 2016 at 4:24pm PST

Edible snowball? Winter white chocolate dessert by @restaurantbordeau #TheArtOfPlating

A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Dec 15, 2016 at 10:52am PST

Winter shellfish perfection by @paulliebrandt : @evansungnyc #TheArtOfPlating A photo posted by The Art of Plating (@theartofplating) on Dec 18, 2016 at 8:28pm PST

See you in 2017!
#THEARTOFPLATING