The Stack ‘Garden & Gun’ new weddings title, a celebration of optimism with ‘Beau’ and new food mag ‘Toothsome’
Nov 29, 2025
Dave DiBenedetto, Editor-in-chief of Garden & Gun, discusses the launch of G&G Weddings, highlighting the magazine's unique editorial approach and the cultural significance of Southern weddings. Charlotte Roudaut, founder of Beau magazine, shares her mission of celebrating beauty and optimism, alongside plans for a bilingual edition. DK Woon and Ashley Yun, co-founders of Toothsome, delve into their outsider perspective on food, focusing on communal dining rituals and the creative independence of their publication. Each guest brings a refreshing take on modern publishing.
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Subscribers Plus Strong Newsstand Pull
- Garden & Gun's audience is mainly subscribers with strong newsstand sell-through beyond the South.
- A striking cover drives newsstand performance and signals a healthy, engaged readership.
Beauty As A Civic Antidote
- Beau positions beauty as an antidote to chaotic times and dedicates space to small daily pleasures like sunsets.
- The magazine aims to build an optimistic, creative community that foregrounds quality journalism and aesthetics.
Use Bilingual Print To Reach Global Readers
- Publish bilingual editions to reach international readers and retail partners like Monocle shops.
- Leverage print quality and curated content to stand out despite a difficult period for the press.