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How to Pitch: Gourmet

UPDATE: Gourmet has folded as of October 5, 2009

By Carrie Havranek – November 10, 2005

Circulation: 950,000
Frequency: Monthly
Special Issues: City Travel (March); General Travel (May): Produce (July); Best Restaurants (October). Other seasonal foods dominate editorial coverage, such as grilling (June) and holiday menus (November and December).

Background: When Gourmet was founded 65 years ago by publishing veteran Earle R. MacAusland, it was geared toward "men who like to cook," says senior features editor Nanette Maxim. Gourmet's tagline is still: "The magazine for good living." Early issues featured ads for scotch and fishing, Maxim recalls. "As it progressed it was really seemed like the magazine for good living;...

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