Dark Rye

Dark Rye
Web address www.darkrye.com
Commercial? Yes
Type of site
Online magazine
Available in English
Owner Whole Foods Market
Launched 2012

Dark Rye is an award-winning online magazine from Whole Foods Market, based in Austin, Texas.[1] The publication focuses on multimedia storytelling through video, infographics, photos, recipes, DIY projects, and written content. Dark Rye highlights people from across the globe who are doing original things, especially in the areas of food, health, sustainability, design, technology and social enterprise. The goal of the site is to encourage and inspire visitors by telling stories and sharing experiences.[2]

Dark Rye launched in 2012.[3]

Awards and nominations

In 2013, Dark Rye won a James Beard Foundation Book, Broadcast & Journalism Award for Best Group Food Blog.[4][5][6] The online magazine was also nominated for Best Video Webcast, On Location, for its series "The Curious Adventures of Kirk Lombard".[7]

Other recognitions

2013

2012

References

  1. Broyles, Addie (8 May 2013). "Austin-based Dark Rye team wins James Beard Award for best group food blog". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
  2. Lynch, Layne. "Whole Foods' Dark Rye talks James Beard Award, the future of journalism and sources of inspiration". Austin Culture Map. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
  3. Lynch, Layne (15 March 2013). "Whole Foods Unveils New Digital, Online Magazine". Texas Monthly. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
  4. Hirsch, J.M. (3 May 2013). "Beards name ChopChop top food publication of 2013". The Associated Press. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
  5. Broyles, Addie (8 May 2013). "Austin-based Dark Rye team wins James Beard Award for best group food blog". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
  6. Giller, Megan. "Whole Foods’ Dark Rye Mag Wins James Beard Award". Zagat. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
  7. Lynch, Layne. "Whole Foods' Dark Rye talks James Beard Award, the future of journalism and sources of inspiration". Austin Culture Map. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
  8. Swiatecki, Chad (12 April 2013). "Seven Austin sites get Webby Awards nods". Austin Business Journal. Retrieved 3 July 2013.