Craft Beer and Brewing is “a magazine and online community for people who love to drink and make great beer.” They offer news, tips, recipes, reviews, and more. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.04 per word. According to an old pitch information page, they are looking for those who can get deeply technical when writing about brewing without losing sight of the story, use sources for original reporting, and cover the beer industry in a serious way. Learn more about them here.
Well+Good covers fitness, cutting-edge nutrition, natural beauty, travel, and more. They accept pitches for health and mental health, food and nutrition, lifestyle, travel, beauty, and fitness. According to their pitch guide, rates for reported pieces are $150-$350 (500-800 words, 0-2 sources), $350-$500 (800-1,200 words, 3-4 sources), and $500+ (1,200+ words, heavily reported). For personal essays and op-eds, rates are $200-$400 (600-1,000 words) and $400+ (1,000+ words). To learn more, refer to this page.
Triathlon Magazine Canada is a triathlon publication that covers training, nutrition, gear, events, and more. They are seeking “story submissions from writers, photographers, athletes, coaches and enthusiasts.” According to their guidelines, they pay $50 to $200 per story. For details, refer to this page.
Foodbeast covers the latest food and drink news from around the world. According to an old payment report, they pay $0.10 per word. According to an old submissions information page, they were looking for recipes, creations, food sightings and news tips. The contribution page mentioned has been removed, so current pitching information is not clear. To contact them, refer to their contact us page.
The Austin Chronicle is an alternative newsweekly that covers the news, culture, arts, music, restaurants, and recreational activities of Austin, Texas. They are always looking to develop creative relationships with freelance contributors. An old payment report indicates that they paid $0.13 per word. To pitch a story, visit this page.
Grist is a non-profit online publication that covers climate and sustainability. They welcome “a wide range of freelance pitches, from reported essays to in-depth investigations to changemaker profiles and Q&As.” Their “core topics include clean energy, sustainable food, environmental justice, livable communities, and reinventing the economy through cutting-edge science and cleantech.” Articles range between 800 to 2,000 words. According to their guidelines, pay starts at $0.80 per word. Details here.
The Manual offers expert guides to men on a wide range of topics including grooming, fashion, travel, outdoors, food, and drink. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.15 for a 1,000 word article, but current pay rates are not clear. You can check out their old call for freelance writers here. To contact the editors, refer to their about us page.
Baltimore Fishbowl is a website that “reports the fun, factual and sometimes controversial scoop” on Baltimore’s politics, business, schools, events, real estate, culture, lifestyle, food, drink, and more. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.11 per word. To pitch them, refer to this page.
Yellowstone Valley Woman is a free magazine that covers women and women’s issues in Billings, Montana. They focus on every aspect of a woman’s life including health, nutrition, fitness, cooking, business, culture, arts, and lifestyle. They are always looking for submissions from writers in the Valley. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.25 per word. To learn more, refer to this page.
RVA Mag is a print and digital magazine that covers music, art, food, culture, politics, and events in Richmond, Virginia. An old payment report indicates that they paid $0.09 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
Sonoma Magazine is a bi-monthly publication that covers Sonoma County’s events, restaurants, hotels, bars, wineries, breweries, culture, style, and more. An old payment report indicates that they paid $1.00 per word. To contact them, visit this page.
FanSided is “one of the fastest growing network of fandom-focused sports, entertainment and lifestyle sites on the internet.” They cover NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, CFB, CBB, MMA, golf, racing, fantasy, gaming, movies, TV, tech, food, and more. They are open to pitches for opinion columns, essays, detailed analysis, interviews, reported features, cultural criticism related to the world of sports, fan fiction any anything else you might dream up related to the world of sports. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.01 per word. Current rates are not clear. To contact them, refer to their pitch guide.
Wine-Searcher is a website that offers information on wines. It is a place where users can find and compare wine prices, keep up with wine news, and learn about wine regions and grape varieties. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.50 per word for a 1,000-word feature. To connect with them, visit their contact us page.
D Magazine is a resource for news, food, arts, health, business, weddings, and more in Dallas, Texas. An old payment report indicates that they paid $1.00 per word. To pitch them, refer to this page.
The Ithaca Times is an alternative weekly newspaper that covers news, events, sports, food, art, entertainment, and real estate in Ithaca, New York area. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.08 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
The Kitchn is a daily web magazine that inspires cooks and nourishes homes through recipes, tips, shopping guides, and kitchen designs. They are looking for submissions for their “grocery diaries” column. The purpose of the column is to show the readers how people across the United States spend money on food, drinks, groceries, snacks, etc. throughout the week. According to their submissions page, they pay $150 per diary.
VinePair is a digital media company that publishes accessible, entertaining, and inspiring content about drinks culture and important trends and topics in wine, beer, and spirits. This includes personal essays, reviews, and news. Rates vary according to assignment. According to a payment report, they paid $0.27 per word for a 1500-word feature. To learn more, refer to their pitching guidelines here.
Taste is an online magazine for those who love to cook at home. They accept pitches for their Food Culture: Trends, Food Culture: Personal, Cooking: Taking a Stance, Cooking: Surprise!, and Cooking: Short, Exciting Recipes columns. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.70 per word. For more information, refer to their pitching guidelines.
Londonist covers everything that happens in London. They feature news, reviews, events, culture, food, pubs, and the history and future of London. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.13 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
Boulder Weekly is an independently owned newspaper that provides “alternative and irreverent news coverage to Boulder County.” They cover news, politics, arts, culture, music, food, and more. They accept exclusive guest opinions from the local community on a variety of topics; ideally, columns would be 500-750 words. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.03 per word. To pitch them, refer to this page.
Raleigh Magazine covers food, culture, arts, lifestyle, entertainment, and news in Raleigh, North Carolina. An old payment report indicates that they paid $0.20 per word. To pitch them, visit this page.
Difford's Guide is a website that offers engaging information on cocktails, wines, beers, spirits, liqueurs, bars, bartenders, and more. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.29 per word. To contact the editors, visit their contact us page
Imbibe is a magazine that is the “ultimate guide to drinks, from wine, spirit, and beer to coffee, tea, and everything in between.” They publish reviews, recipes, travelogues, and character profiles. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.67 per word. To pitch them, visit their contact us page.
The Fresh Toast is a lifestyle and entertainment news website that covers cannabis, medical marijuana, celebrities, music, sports, technology, food, drink, and more. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.05 per word. For more information, visit this page.
Food52 is “the premier destination for kitchen & home enthusiasts offering a curated shop, industry-leading content, and a vibrant community.” They have previously indicated that they paid around $200 for a short article or standard recipe (with potential reimbursement of up to $50 for ingredients) to over $500 for larger projects, but current pitching information is unclear. To contact them, refer to this page.
MONTECRISTO is Vancouver’s quarterly lifestyle magazine. They cover culture, fashion, travel, history, food, wine, art, design, architecture, business, books, beauty, and more. Since Vancouver is a cosmopolitan city, they “value national and international stories of interest to Vancouverites.” A payment report indicates that they paid $0.32 per word for a 1000-word profile or interview. To pitch them, refer to this page.
The Philadelphia Inquirer is a daily newspaper for Philadelphia. They cover business, politics, weather, life, food, entertainment, health, real estate, sports, and more. They accept submissions for op-eds, editorials, and columns. Pay rates are not mentioned, but according to an old payment report, they paid $0.13 per word. To learn more, refer to their pitch guide.
Kidspot is an Australian parenting website that covers pregnancy, birth, parenting, lifestyle, health, food, and more. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.18 per word. To contact them, visit this page.
Richmond Magazine is a publication that covers news, entertainment, arts, food, and more in Richmond, Virginia. They've previously indicated to accept story-idea pitches from writers for several departments, but current pitching information is unclear. An old payment report indicates that they paid $0.23 per word for a 650-word feature. To contact them, refer to this page.
Cowboys & Indians is an international magazine that is a source for Western art, photography, music, travel, history, food, ranch life, and more. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.75 for a 900-word profile or interview. To contact them, refer to this page.