After 23 years of covering New York City’s ever-evolving restaurant scene, I’m opening up The Strong Buzz to sponsorships and brand partnerships!
I know, let us rejoice! = )
Seriously, though, I feel like this is a great opportunity for food & beverage brands, CPGs; reservation platforms or hospitality tech; and travel, lifestyle, or culinary creators and businesses looking to connect with people who love to eat, drink, and discover.
And I’d love to work with you.
I’m offering newsletter sponsorships, sponsored content, and custom branded partnerships designed to connect your business with an engaged audience of New York food lovers and hospitality insiders.
New York’s dining scene, delivered by someone who knows it.
I founded The Strong Buzz in 2003, long before Instagram, TikTok, or Substack existed. What began as one of New York’s pioneering independent food blogs has evolved into a best-selling newsletter covering the people, places, and stories shaping the city’s dining culture.
From buzzy restaurant openings and under-the-radar neighborhood gems to chef profiles, industry news, and curated dining recommendations, The Strong Buzz is a trusted resource for New Yorkers who love to eat well and stay in the know.
As an award-winning food journalist whose work has appeared in The New York Times, Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, and other national publications, I’ve spent more than two decades building relationships across the restaurant industry and a loyal community of readers who value independent, informed coverage.
7,000 subscribers
50% average open rate
Approximately 3,500 opens per newsletter edition
That’s a dedicated audience interested in NYC restaurants, food, wine, hospitality, travel, and culture.
Because you know reaching the right readers means more than reaching hundreds of thousands of readers.
A partnership with The Strong Buzz puts your brand in front of an engaged, food-focused audience that actively seeks out new restaurants, products, experiences, and culinary discoveries.
And unlike a fleeting social media post, a newsletter lands directly in readers’ inboxes, where they can discover your brand on their own time.
Whether you’re interested in a one-time sponsorship, a longer-term partnership, or a custom content collaboration, I’d love to hear what you have in mind.
Email me at andreastrong157@gmail.com to discuss opportunities.
Here’s to great food, great stories, and great partnerships!
Know someone who might be interested in working with me? Please share!
