thehappygrownup alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as thehappygrownup (culinary arts, restaurant industry and celebrity chefs). The closest matches are GOOD EGG takeover: What Should We Talk About? w/ Jenny Yang, The Fucking News and Nolan Higdon's Gaslight Gazette . They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 13, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

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The Happy Grownup publishes culinary profiles and holiday hosting guides, mixing restaurant industry coverage with lifestyle checklists. It targets adults interested in food culture and practical event planning.

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  1. 1

    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: GOOD EGG publishes a weekly mix of curated links, personal essays on Asian American identity, and podcast promotions for Jenny Yang's 'What Should We Talk About?' series. The publication targets readers interested in…

    Likely audience: comedy fans

    2 shared topics

  2. 2
    The Fucking News91K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    "I recommend signing up for these guys, if you like getting your morning news with swearing." - Naomi Klein

    Likely audience: Podcast listeners

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 days ago

    From recent posts: Nolan Higdon's Gaslight Gazette publishes media analysis and political commentary through podcast episodes and articles, covering topics such as AI regulation, election spending, media censorship, and press freedom. It…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

  4. 4
    Hidden Brain74K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    News from Hidden Brain about ideas, events and community

    Likely audience: podcast listeners

    1 shared topic

  5. 5

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: The Fifth Column (A Podcast) publishes a mix of political commentary, cultural analysis, and live event announcements. Content spans US politics and election coverage, socialism and labor theory, foreign policy, and…

    Likely audience: Podcast listeners

    1 shared topic

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    Camber50K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    Things to do & places to be in Los Angeles

    Likely audience: Food enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  7. 7

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: Ryan Dawson's Anti-neocon Report publishes conspiracy theories regarding 9/11 and Israeli espionage alongside promotional walkthroughs of the Scott Horton Show. The publication targets readers interested in foreign…

    Likely audience: libertarian activists

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 20 days ago

    A vida da pessoa não carismática

    Likely audience: Sem Carismers newsletter readers

    1 shared topic

  9. 9
    The New Republic29K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    Ideas. Influence. Impact. TNR is a leader in the continuing fight for American democracy and a must-read if you want to know the ideas impacting politics and culture today.

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago

    Friends & Fiction is a podcast, web show, and online community created by bestselling authors Mary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey & Patti Callahan Henry. Meet our author guests for discussions about…

    Likely audience: Authors and writers

    1 shared topic

  11. 11
    Rawdoggin' Reality19K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Jun 9, 2026

    Likely audience: Food enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  12. 12
    Le Pavé numérique17K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: Le Pavé numérique is a French weekly publication focused on technology, AI ethics, and digital culture, delivered primarily through a podcast and articles covering topics like data privacy, AI hallucinations, and online…

    Likely audience: Tech enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: American Free News Network publishes unadvertised, donation-funded newsletters aggregating short essays, curated links, and political commentary on topics ranging from immigration and biological warfare to NATO history…

    Likely audience: Political activists

    1 shared topic

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    Cake Zine14K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

    From recent posts: Cake Zine publishes literary food essays, recipes, and event coverage centered on food culture, decay, and waste, alongside occasional wine industry analysis. It targets readers interested in independent food writing…

    Likely audience: food writers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 19 days ago

    From recent posts: Lickedspoon with Debora Robertson publishes first-person essays and recipes focused on French travel, seasonal culture, and specific culinary techniques. The publication blends personal narrative with practical guides…

    Likely audience: Food enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Substacklast post Aug 12, 2026

    From recent posts: Off the Wall Art Magazine publishes in-depth profiles of Maine-based artists and qualitative research on the creative process, primarily through interviews and exhibition coverage. The publication targets an audience…

    Likely audience: Art enthusiasts and gallery visitors

    1 shared topic

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    xtine8K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago

    From recent posts: Xtine publishes a rotating mix of restaurant reviews, fashion lists, and travel guides alongside occasional in-depth business interviews. The publication targets readers interested in New York City dining, seasonal…

    Likely audience: Home cooks and food enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago

    From recent posts: Derrick Broze's Journalism publishes a mix of podcast episode announcements, political reporting on global legislation, and commentary on social justice and anti-corporate resistance. The content targets readers…

    Likely audience: independent journalists

    1 shared topic

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    angelic dissent8K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 29 days ago

    From recent posts: Angelic Dissent publishes essays on social media communities, literary salons, interpersonal communication, literary marketing, and the psychology of writing. The publication targets readers interested in gender…

    Likely audience: writers and poets

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 35 days ago

    From recent posts: Calm Christmas by Beth Kempton publishes holiday-themed podcast episodes, reflective essays on winter wellbeing, and curated lists for listeners seeking mindfulness and festive inspiration.

    Likely audience: Podcast listeners

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 10 days ago

    the life behind novels & the writing in between, creative invitations & dog-eared pages— FIRST DRAFT aspires to be your mindful scroll

    Likely audience: Writers and creatives

    1 shared topic

  22. 22
    America Abroad6K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    Likely audience: International relations professionals

    1 shared topic

  23. 23
    The Hunger6K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    Likely audience: restaurant industry professionals

    1 shared topic

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    Sunday Cervix 5K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: Sunday Cervix is a feminist media publication centered on a women-only podcast that explores women's health, experiences, and community. It features a mix of podcast launch announcements, roundup essays, and cultural…

    Likely audience: podcast listeners

    1 shared topic

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