Who Reads New York Magazine?
New York is eagerly awaited each week by readers seeking the energy and excitement of the city itself in a magazine with smart writing, beautiful photography and sophisticated design. New York‘s audience of more than 1.7 million readers each week reaches far beyond its namesake city. Readers come to the magazine for the latest news and social trends, to explore the city’s cultural happenings, and for a navigational tool for all aspects of city life.

What You Can Expect in Each Issue:

• Intelligencer: Packed with news, gossip, and commentary, the magazine’s Intelligencer section provides a snapshot of what New Yorkers are talking about this week. Look for everything from sharp Q&A’s with newsmakers, 100-person polls, and essays from opinion leaders, anchored by the magazine’s “Party Lines” page where celebrities weigh in on the questions of the day.
• Columns: Kurt Andersen on the political and cultural landscape, James J. Cramer on finance, John Heilemann on national politics, and Will Leitch on sports–New York‘s regular columnists offer original “thought scoops” on the antics of the players that matter in the city.
• Strategist: The magazine’s Strategist section is devoted to telling the reader what to know in order to enjoy urban life to the fullest with the latest in shopping, dining, real estate, travel, and more. Strategist constantly provides fresh information and thoughtful, useful direction on how to live in New York, whether you’re a local or simply an enthusiastic fan.
• The Culture Pages: The goal of New York’s “Culture Pages” section is to report on, reflect, and critique culture in a city that is bursting at the seams with it. At the section’s core are some of the best critics in the business—from Jerry Saltz on art to David Edelstein on the movies to Sam Anderson on books to Justin Davidson on classical music and architecture—who bring pointed, impassioned, and extremely knowing voices to bear on their respective fields.
• Agenda: Definitive and authoritative, the magazine’s Agenda listings on Movies, Theater, Art, Music, Nightlife, Readings, Restaurants, and Kids activities provide the ultimate guide to the week in New York.
• Features:New York‘s feature stories cover the broadest range of topics–from politics to social trends, fashion to finance, the magazine’s features find the city’s story line. Recent stories have looked at the secret lives of married men, identified a new trend in plastic surgery, chronicled a custody battle in the Hasidic community, and profiled New York icon Sarah Jessica Parker.

Magazine Layout:
New York’s visuals—its stunning photography, ingenious infographics and illustration, and a design that manages to be both fresh and familiar—are equal partners with its words. The magazine insists that it is possible to be brainy and beautiful, serious and playful, at the same time.

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Contributors:
Under editor-in-chief Adam Moss, New York‘s contributors include both magazine veterans and rising talent: Steve Fishman, Mark Jacobson, Jennifer Senior, Vanessa Grigoriadis, Robert Kolker, Amy Larocca, Joe Hagan, Geoffrey Gray, Duff McDonald, and Gabriel Sherman are among the magazine’s regular contributors.

Who Reads Bon Appetit?
Bon Appetit readers are passionate, hands-on cooks who love being in the kitchen, entertaining, traveling, and dining out. They are interested in what’s new in the food world, as well as up-to-date information on wine, beer, and spirits. Bon Appetit appeals to a wide variety of readers: Experienced cooks will find plenty of articles that improve their skills, while those new to the kitchen will learn the basics and more with the friendly and accessible format. When readers are crunched for time, they turn to Bon Appetit for creative, fresh, and modern dishes that can be made in just a few minutes.

What You Can Expect in Each Issue:

• Fast, Easy, Fresh: Quick weeknight recipes that feature seasonal ingredients and interesting twists on favorite dishes.
• Family Style: A fast, fun dinner that everyone in the family will enjoy, plus ideas for what to do with the leftovers.
• At the Market: What’s in season now and how to make the most of it.
• Cooking Life: One woman’s adventures in the kitchen, with recipes.
• Health Wise: How to eat healthfully and well.
• Wine & Spirits: What to drink now.
• Prep School: Tips and tools from the Bon Appetit test kitchen to help you cook with confidence.
• Features: In-depth articles on a wide variety of topics. Recent issues have covered a dinner party in the garden; how to make your own corned beef; 30-minute desserts; An eco-vacation on an Italian farm; cooking from the farmers market; inexpensive kitchen makeovers; and more.

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Contributors:
Bon Appetit attracts some of the best food writers and recipe developers around, including Molly Wizenburg of the blog “Orangette,” and cookbook writers Jeanne Thiel Kelly, Melissa Clark, Sara Foster, Bruce Aidells, Molly Stevens, and Rozanne Gold.

Magazine Layout:
Bon Appetit‘s layout is clean, modern, and full of lush color photography. Most recipes are photographed so that readers get an idea of the presentation of the dish. Some stories feature step-by-step illustrations explaining technique.

Comparisons to Other Magazines:
In the world of food magazines, Bon Appetit stands out for its accessible approach to fine cooking. Bon Appetit takes an inclusive approach to stories, inviting readers in whatever their skill level and promising a delicious outcome every time.

Awards:
The editors of Bon Appetit have won many awards, including several James Beard awards for food journalism, an American Society of Magazine Editors award for best special issue, and numerous travel awards. Bon Appetit articles have appeared in The Best American Food Writing and The Best American Travel Writing.