Dark Rye

Dark Rye
Type of site
Online magazine
Available inEnglish
OwnerWhole Foods Market
URLwww.darkrye.com
CommercialYes
Launched2012; 13 years ago (2012)

Dark Rye is an 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 was 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

  • The Webby Awards: Nominee in the Documentary, Individual Episode category for "The Unseen Bean"[8]
  • The Webby Awards: Official Honoree in the How-To & DIY category for "Brooklyn Brew Kids – How To Brew"
  • Byron Bay International Film Festival: Winner, Sustainable Shorts category for "The Garden Pool"
  • World Arts Film Festival: Winner, Best New Media- PSA for "Share the Buzz"
  • New Media Film Festival: Official Selection in Socially Responsible Content for "The Last Supper"
  • Vimeo Staff Pick for "Brooklyn Brew Kids"
  • Big Sky Documentary Film Fest: Official Selection for "The Last Supper"
  • Trail Dance Film Festival: Official Selection for "The Last Supper"
  • Colorado Environmental Film Festival: Official Selection for "The Garden Pool"
  • Phoenix Film Festival: Official Selection for "The Garden Pool"
  • Lookout Wild Film Festival: Official Selection for "What the Tree Remembers, the Axe Forgets"
  • Free Speech Film Festival: Free Speech Award Finalist for "The Last Supper"
  • Charleston International Film Festival: Official Selection for "At This Very Moment"
  • iD Fest (England): Official Selection for "At This Very Moment"

2012

  • Healdsburg International Short Film Festival: Official Selection for "The Last Supper"
  • Arizona Underground Film Festival: Official Selection for "The Last Supper"
  • The Indie Fest: Award of Merit, Disability Issues category for "The Unseen Bean"
  • International Film Festival of Cinematic Arts – Los Angeles: Official Selection for "The Last Supper"
  • Vimeo Staff Pick for "The Last Supper"
  • Vimeo Staff Pick for "The Unseen Bean"
  • Action On Film International Film Festival: Runner-up, Best Short Doc for "The Last Supper"

References

  1. ^ Broyles, Addie (8 May 2013). "Austin-based Dark Rye team wins James Beard Award for best group food blog". Austin American-Statesman. Archived from the original on 7 July 2013. 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. Archived from the original on 24 July 2013. 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. Archived from the original on 7 July 2013. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
  6. ^ Giller, Megan. "Whole Foods' Dark Rye Mag Wins James Beard Award". Zagat. Archived from the original on 4 July 2013. 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.