Emily Monaco

Emily Monaco is a freelance food and travel writer based in Paris, where she has been living, working, writing, and eating cheese for over 15 years. Originally from New York City, she is the original Emily in Paris, though her pursuit of food knowledge has led her to embark on adventures in northern Wales, eastern French Vosges, and southern Italy. (Anything for the cheese!) Her writing has appeared in the BBC, Saveur, Food & Wine, and more, and her fiction is represented by Heather Jackson of the Heather Jackson Literary Agency. When she's not writing about cheese, wine, and more, she also offers food tours of Paris' tastiest fromageries, boulangeries, and cavistes. She shares her favorite Parisian foodie gems in her free weekly newsletter.

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Chef Shingo Akikuni standing next to bar in the restaurant

This New Omakase Hot Spot Was Built in Kyoto — And Then Shipped to Miami

Michelin-starred chef Shingo Akikuni wouldn’t have it any other way

It doesn't get saucier than Brasserie Laurel's Burger au Poivre.

The Messiest, Juiciest, Sauciest Burger You Can Make at Home

Brasserie Laurel’s Burger au Poivre was a staff-meal favorite before it hit the menu, and we scored the recipe

A cheese board at Cosyn Cymru

A Cheese Lover’s Guide to Northern Wales

This U.K. region is ripe for cheesy discovery

Collage of fat-washed cocktails from San Francisco bars

Want to Try Fat-Washing Your Cocktails at Home? Here’s How.

Bay Area bartenders are here to help, whether you’re using bacon fat or coconut cream

General view of cheese during the International Biennial Cheese Fair

5 Underrated Regions Every Cheese Lover Should Visit

We chatted with Cheese Journeys founder Anna Juhl to discover some of the world’s most beautiful cheese terroir

gougères - small yellowish balls on a plate

How to Make Gougères, the Cheesy Bites That Look Basic But Taste Incredible

A choux-centric recipe from DC chef Kene Izegbu

Crispy Chicken “Oyster”

This Fried Chicken Recipe Has a Briny Twist

Grab those spare oyster shells and try this at home

Shaken Kato chicken from Itoko

This Recipe Is the Luxe Way to Shake ‘n Bake Your Next Chicken Dinner

Itoko chef Gene Kato shared his spice-centric recipe

Plate of sushi

One of Miami’s Best Sushi Spots Is Hidden in a Condo Development

Plus: four other spots where you can find all the best raw fish and more

Arrangement of small plates from La Mar

8 Places to Experience Miami’s Diverse Global Food Scene

It’s not just Cuban (though that’s amazing, too)

Burger and fries on a plate

How to Make DC’s Favorite Smashburger at Home

It comes with an herbal, anise-heavy, housemade Thousand Island

Seating area alongside dock

Miami’s 5 Best Restaurants With a View

Everything just tastes better when you’re right on the water

Close-up of orange-colored cocktail with garnishes

Have You Had a Wagyu-Washed Cocktail Yet?

Meaty concoctions are taking over SF drink menus. Here’s where to try them.

Tacos Arabes

Four Perfect Marinade Recipes From Chef Rick Martinez

Whether you’re prepping pork, steak or shrimp, these Mexican marinades will up your cooking game this season

burger with an American flag poking out of the bun with fries and a beer.

The Quarterdecks Burger Is a Classic. We've Got the Recipe.

Jonathan Jimenez takes a classic recipe and adds a little something special

burger and fries

This Burger Recipe Is a Michelin-Approved Take on the Big Mac

Clint’s Cattle beef, mustard butter and “1001 Island” dressing combine for a killer take on the classic