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Gastronomica The Journal of Critical Food Studies

A project of University of California Press (see other related projects).

About

Since its inception as Gastronomica: The Journal of Food and Culture in 2001, Gastronomica has been the go-to journal for important conversations about food. With its diverse voices, cross-disciplinary mix of articles, and cross-cultural orientation, Gastronomica takes food as a starting point to probe timely and necessary questions about the role of food in everyday life. Through studies of historical trends and transformations in food and eating, analyses of the political, economic, and social dimensions of food production and consumption, research briefs on emerging issues in fields related to food research and innovation, creative reflections on the aesthetic qualities of food, and interviews with key figures in the world of food (scholars, activists, producers, and consumers), Gastronomica is at the forefront of the dynamic world of critical inquiry and debate about food.

Peer Review: This publication uses peer review for some or all submissions. Check for details.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States
Established in 2001

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication
Published 4 x per year
Print Publication Print Publication
Published 4 x per year

AI Policy

Unknown AI policy

Nonfiction Open

Audience:

Scholars, Specific group.

Lengths:

Review: 500 - 1,000 words.
Article: Up to 8,000 words.
Essay: No specific word count limits known.

Styles:

Academic, Critical.

Topics:

Lifestyle: Food and Drink, See guidelines.

Payment:

Unknown payment Unknown payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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Gastronomica Submission Statistics

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Dates

Last Updated: 17 Aug 2026

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