Chowhound
| Type of business | Privately owned |
|---|---|
Type of site | Online food community |
| Founded | 1997 |
CNET Networks (2006-2020) Red Ventures (2020-2022) | |
| Founder(s) | Jim Leff and Bob Okumura |
| Industry | Food and drink |
| URL | Official website |
Chowhound (or chowhound.com) was a food website owned by Red Ventures. It ceased operations on March 28, 2022.
History
Chowhound was a popular online food community founded by jazz trombonist
In March, 2022, Red Ventures announced the site would close after 25 years online.
In October 2023, the Chowhound website was put back online, with it now being under the ownership of Static Media.
Book series
Penguin USA published two Chowhound restaurant guides, The Chowhound's Guide to the San Francisco Bay Area, and The Chowhound's Guide to the New York Tristate Area.[8]
See also
References
- ^ "Jim Leff". Discogs. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- ^ "Jim Leff's Writing Resume". jimleff.info. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- ^ Hochman, David (22 November 2006). "An Owner No More, Alpha Dog Prowls". The New York Times. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- ^ Hudson, Caroline. "Red Ventures adding jobs as it integrates ViacomCBS' CNET Media Group". Charlotte Business Journal. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
- ^ Spangler, Todd (14 September 2020). "ViacomCBS Reaches Deal to Sell CNET for $500 Million to Marketing Firm Red Ventures". Variety. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
- ^ "A Final Goodbye for Chowhound". Chowhound. Archived from the original on 7 March 2022. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- ^ Asimov, Eric. "Chowhound Closes After 25 Years of Food Obsession, Wisdom, and Debate". The New York Times. Retrieved March 11, 2020.
- ^ "The Chowhound's Guide to the New York Tristate Area by Chowhound: 9781101221457 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books". PenguinRandomhouse.com. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
- Village Voice article on Chowhound sale
- New York Times article on Chowhound sale to CNET
- Newsweek article on Chowhound
- New York Times article on Chowhound
- Forbes Magazine article on Chowhound
- People Magazine article on Chowhound
External links
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