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Sam Roby

Digital creator
@chicagofoodauthority
OG chicago creator est. 2013🫒 let's chat 📩 new spots〰️happy hours〰️cooking〰️travel charcu & dirty martinis & pickles
  • Travel
  • Travel Influencers
  • Following 2.2K
  • Followers 284.3K
  • Engagement 0.31%
  • Avg comments 83

About Sam Roby

Sam Roby (@chicagofoodauthority) is a Digital creator creator on Instagram, also filed under Travel and Travel Influencers. The account has 284,347 followers and 4,425 published posts. Recent posts average 797 likes and 83 comments, an engagement rate of 0.31%.

An audience of 284.3K puts Sam Roby in the mid-tier, between 100,000 and 1 million followers. Set against 2,187 accounts followed, the audience works out to about 130 followers per account Sam Roby follows. Sam Roby carries Instagram's verified badge and uses an Instagram professional account. Flinque files Sam Roby under 3 categories, led by Digital creator and followed by Travel and Travel Influencers.

The Instagram bio for Sam Roby runs to 17 words across 4 lines. Emoji sit alongside the words. The latest activity Flinque has on record for Sam Roby dates from January 2026.

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4,425 Posts

Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Sam Roby, 7 are videos and 3 are carousels. That mix leans toward videos. With 4,425 posts published, Sam Roby's archive runs well past the 2,000 mark. Against the audience, that is roughly 64 followers for each post published. Sam Roby also keeps 112 story highlights on the profile. All 10 carry captions, averaging 90 words each. The captions are written mainly in English. Words that recur across them include chicago, chicagofood, chicagogram, good and many. The captions tag #chicago, #chicagofood, #chicagogram, #2016 and #2016bestnine.

I heard 2016 was trending....ohhhh the good ole days of gladiator sandals, VSCO, The Hangge-Uppe, being in all the ads when postmates launched 😂, a zillion photos on every bridge downtown, the quest to find the most epic bloody Mary's (even though you felt sick after attempting to eat everything on them hehe), bright colors, patterns always, soooo many fake picnics to get the lifestyle vibe 😂, the start of my food styling career of using poster board, fake tiles that looked like wood & hand towels to shoot food every day at home, lotssss of orange self tanner🍊Times were way simpler back then...heheh

#2016 #chicago #2016bestnine
Where are the best healthy eats in Chicago?! Pls comment below!! Place + your fave items there would be vvvv helpful!!lysm!!

#chicagofoodauthority chicago #chicagofood #chicagogram #chicagohealth
Celebrating a huge WIN in ur mid 30's (with timestamps 🤣🤣🤣) we tried!!! #chicago #chicagobears #chicagogram #bears #chicagofood
CHICAGO PARKING PERK! I just learned something that totally blew my mind about parking in chicago!! #partner Did you know that you can use your unexpired parking time from the meter or the ParkChicago app to go to multiple areas around the city?! It's called ZoneHop! If you've been paying each time you move to another zone-- this is going to change your life!! 🚙💕

Just make sure to check it's the same spot type and has the same or lower fare and you're good to go!!

I did a little food crawl to two different spots to test it out-- so fun!!
- I started with chilaquiles from one of the best hidden gems in city--Tiztal Cafe and then went a mile away to stop for some dessert at Del Sur Bakery.

Check out the ParkChicago website (link in bio) to learn more about ZoneHopping and Parking in Chicago!

#chicagogram #Parkchicago #chicago #chicagofood chicagobreakfast chicagobakery
2026 is the year for great eats, the best travel, cozy game nights, craft nights, trying new things in chicago!! I'd love if you each commented 1-2 absolute must visit spots on this post-- it can be a restaurant, bar, lounge, activity, boutique--anything you LOVE and want others to check out! I can't wait to share more of what's in store for this year--- it's gonna be a good one!!

Xoxo
Sam
2025--the year I married my absolute favorite human in the whole wide world 🥹🥰
Merry Christmas from our lil fam to all of you!! 2025 was a big year for us-- so many amazing things--the year we got married, moved into a new apartment, went on our honeymoon. But I also did some tougher things and took a big step back to really prioritize my mental health-- tackling my anxiety & finding balance in my life. It was filled with slowing down a bit, many therapist appointments, trying different medications and I'm finally feeling like lil ole sam again and it feels so darn good 💕💕💕

I'm forever grateful for this community, I talk to so many of you on a daily basis, whether it be out and about at chicago bars & restaurants or messaging here on social media. I love you all so much and can't wait for what's in store for 2026🥰

Happy Holidays!!! Xoxo Sam
This is truly the perfect holiday appetizer: Fig & Crispy Prosciutto Baked Brie served with our 💕🥰 It's truly so easy to make and SO delicious, everyone will absolutely love it. #Crunchmasterpartner

Here's everything you need! (Recipe is by )

* 1 wheel of brie (in its wooden crate; the video uses a 12.5 oz wheel)
* 1/3 cup fig jam
* 1/2 teaspoon chipotle or chili powder
* 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
* 4 oz prosciutto slices
* Honey, for drizzling
* Chives, for topping
* Bag for piping (I used a ziploc bag!!)
* Your fave Crunchmaster crackers
1. Cut a round piece of parchment paper slightly larger than the brie.
2. Place the brie on the parchment paper and press it into the wooden crate. Stack the top crate underneath the bottom one so the crate is doubled up.
3. Using a knife, make slits across the top of the brie. Be careful to stop before reaching the edges so the cheese stays contained while baking.
4. Remove the rind portion from inside the slits and gently press down the cheese with a knife to create space for the jam.
5. In a small bowl, mix the fig jam with the smoked paprika and chipotle powder.
6. Pipe or spoon the fig jam mixture into the slits in the brie.
7. Cut the prosciutto into small pieces and place them over the slits. Gently press them in with a knife, as shown in the video.
8. Bake at 400°F (204°C) for 25–35 minutes, until the prosciutto is golden and crispy.
9. Remove from the oven, drizzle with honey, and finish with chopped chives.
& enjoy with your!! I loved it with Rosemary & Olive Oil and the Aged Cheddar crackers.
#chicagorecipe #holidayappetizer #appetizer #christmasappetizer chicagofood chicagogram christmas
6 super cute shops for all your last minute holiday gifts in chicago!!! #chicago #chicagogram #chicagoboutique #smallbusinesssaturday
Gluten free fried chicken and gluten free pumpkin pancakes!!! You absolutely need to try both of these from in Andersonville (5347 N. Clark St) I've been on a big mission to find so many great neighborhood gems for y'all!!!

#chicago #chicagofood #explore #chicagoglutenfree #instagram

Sam Roby's engagement

Sam Roby's engagement rate on Instagram is 0.31%, under 1%, fewer than 1 like or comment per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 323 followers. Comments stay close to likes on Sam Roby's posts, at 797 likes and 83 comments on average, about 9.6 likes per comment.

Engagement rate

0.31%

Avg likes
797
Avg comments
83
Interactions : followers
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Who is Sam Roby?

Sam Roby (@chicagofoodauthority) is a Digital creator creator on Instagram, also filed under Travel and Travel Influencers. Sam Roby carries Instagram's verified badge and uses an Instagram professional account. The Instagram bio for Sam Roby runs to 17 words across 4 lines.

How many followers does Sam Roby have?

Sam Roby has 284,347 followers on Instagram (284.3K). Set against 2,187 accounts followed, the audience works out to about 130 followers per account Sam Roby follows. With 4,425 posts published, Sam Roby's archive runs well past the 2,000 mark.

What is Sam Roby's engagement rate?

Sam Roby's engagement rate on Instagram is 0.31%, under 1%, fewer than 1 like or comment per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 323 followers. Comments stay close to likes on Sam Roby's posts, at 797 likes and 83 comments on average, about 9.6 likes per comment.

What does Sam Roby post about on Instagram?

Flinque files Sam Roby under 3 categories, led by Digital creator and followed by Travel and Travel Influencers. Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Sam Roby, 7 are videos and 3 are carousels. The 10 recent Instagram captions Flinque holds for Sam Roby repeatedly use the words chicago, chicagofood, chicagogram, good and many. Sam Roby's captions carry hashtags such as #chicago, #chicagofood and #chicagogram. Sam Roby writes those captions mainly in English. Sam Roby keeps 112 story highlights, which open with a free Flinque account.

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