Chowhound

Chowhound
Type of businessPrivately owned
Type of site
Online food community
Founded1997 (1997)
DissolvedMarch 28, 2022 (2022-03-28)
Country of originUnited States
OwnerJim Leff and Bob Okumura (1997-2006)
CNET Networks (2006-2020)
Red Ventures (2020-2023, suspended Chowhound operations 2022)
Static Media (October 2023–present, revived Chowhound website in November 2023)
Founder(s)Jim Leff and Bob Okumura
IndustryFood and drink
URLwww.chowhound.com

Chowhound (or chowhound.com) is an American based food website launched in 1997. It changed ownership in 2006 and 2020, with its third owner suspending the website in March 2022. In October 2023, Static Media purchased the operation, reactivating the website in November 2023.