Gastronomica
Academic journal on food history and politics
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Gastronomica: The Journal of Food and Culture is a peer-reviewed interdisciplinary academic journal with a focus on food. It is published by the University of California Press. It was founded by Darra Goldstein in 2001;[1] she remained until after the publication of the Fall 2012 edition.[2] Contributors have included chef Rick Stein, food scientist Harold McGee and food writer Alicia Ríos.[1]
DisciplineFood
LanguageEnglish
Publisher
University of California Press (United States)
FrequencyQuarterly
The journal covers food history, reviews and food politics, as well as poetry and analysis.[1] A 2016 profile of Goldstein in T magazine described Gastronomica as being "trendy", with an "academic bent".[2]
Awards
The journal has received a number of accolades:[3]
- Prix d'Or at the Gourmet Voice World Media Festival in 2004
- 2007 Utne Independent Press Award for Social/Cultural Coverage
- Best Food Magazine in the World at the 2011 Gourmand Awards in Paris
- Co-winner of the 2012 James Beard Foundation Award for Best Publication of the Year.[4][5]
