| Punch | |
| Founded: | 2013 |
| Country Of Origin: | US |
| Owner: | Vox Media |
| Founder: | Talia Baiocchi Aaron Wehner |
| Editor: | Talia Baiocchi (editor-in-chief) Chloe Frechette (deputy editor) Jess Mayhugh (managing editor) |
| Url: | https://www.punchdrink.com |
Punch is an online media website covering drinks, drinking culture, and nightlife. The website was founded by Talia Baiocchi and Aaron Wehner in 2013.[1] Vox Media acquired Punch in 2021 as a companion site to Eater.[2] The site has been recognized six times by the James Beard Foundation Awards.[3]
The drinks and nightlife site Punch is a brand of the digital media company Vox Media.[4] It covers drinking culture and home bartending, offering feature stories and guides alongside a cocktail recipe database with over 2,500 recipes. The property earns revenue via advertising, sometimes displaying content generated by Vox Creative.[5]
Punch was founded in 2013 by current editor-in-chief Talia Baiocchi and Aaron Wehner. The site was initially focused around wine, spirits, cocktails, and nightlife.[6] [1] In August of 2021, Punch was acquired by Vox Media as a companion brand to Eater, expanding coverage to include social videos. In 2023, Punch launched Pre Shift, a newsletter for the hospitality industry, in collaboration with Eater.[7]
Punch is led by founder and editor-in-chief Talia Baiocchi. In 2013, Leslie Pariseau joined Punch as the site's founding deputy editor, and later, features editor.[8] As of 2024, Chloe Frechette is the deputy editor and Jess Mayhugh is the managing editor of Punch.[9]
Punch has been described by The Wall Street Journal as "a hip online magazine devoted to wine and cocktails."[8]
The brand's content has been nominated for six and won three James Beard Foundation Awards.