Off-Menu is an independent magazine and creative studio exploring the world of food and drink through intentional storytelling.
Our annual print magazine and our digital stories document the people, places, and ideas shaping contemporary food culture, with a focus on what happens behind the scenes.
Through narrative, photography, and considered design, we use visual storytelling to highlight individuals and initiatives that are often overlooked, yet fundamental to the industry. Through in-person experiences, we extend these conversations beyond the page — gathering our community around shared ideas and perspectives.
GRAPHIC DESIGN BY JÚLIA BLANCO BOADA
Founder & Editor-in-Chief: Sophie Chen
Digital Editors: Sara Hoffman, Crystal Luo
Graphic Designer: Julia Blanco Boada
Head of Finance & Ops: Johnnie Yu
Off-Menu Magazine publishes thoughtful stories that explore the personal narratives and human experiences shaping the world of food and drink. We’re drawn to work that illuminates the people behind the scenes, centering lived and shared experience. Through strong writing and photography, we examine the cultural, emotional, and social connections that food creates — bringing an anthropic perspective back into food media.
We welcome pitches that are rich in narrative, visually compelling, and culturally grounded. We value diverse perspectives and original approaches to storytelling, and we aim to spotlight the individuals driving the global food and beverage landscape.
Off-Menu Specials
We accept pitches year-round on a rolling basis for Off-Menu Specials, our digital column. The guidelines below apply specifically to these digital features.
Submissions for our annual print issue are not open year-round. We announce open calls for the print issue via our Instagram and newsletter, with dedicated themes, timelines, and submission guidelines.
Please visit our Submissions page for detailed pitch guidelines.
For all pitches, please send submissions to: pitch@offmenumag.com
Off-Menu works with like-minded partners across editorial, events, and creative production. We develop thoughtful storytelling, photography, and experiences that center the people and ideas shaping contemporary food and drink.
For partnership inquiries and media kits, please reach out to hello@offmenumag.com or studio@offmenumag.com.
If you’re interested in carrying Off-Menu in your space, we’d love to hear about your community and how our magazine might sit on your shelves.
For wholesale inquiries, stockist information, and order minimums, please reach out to distribution@offmenumag.com.
For general inquiries, collaborations, or questions about Off-Menu, please get in touch with our team.
For editorial, partnerships, and wholesale: hello@offmenumag.com
For studio and creative projects: studio@offmenumag.com