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 nearly 20 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 to meet cheesemongers, cheesemakers, and serve as an international cheese judge. 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's tastiest fromageries, boulangeries and cavistes. She shares her favorite Parisian foodie gems in her free weekly newsletter, Emily in France.

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FDC; Run By Firefighters

These Rockford Firefighters Are Making Excellent Small-Batch Coffee

“We say if you can see through it, then it’s too weak”

Beer Battered Fish Sliders

This Recipe Begins the Best Way Possible: With Beer

A superior way to fry your next batch of fish sliders

Chef Jeremy Ford at his restaurant Stubborn Seed

This Spearfishing, Michelin-Starred Chef Has Some Ideas for Your Summer Grill

When "Top Chef" winner Jeremy Ford isn't helming Stubborn Seed, he's grilling fresh fish

La Hamburguesa

How to Make the Magnificent Mexican-Inspired “La Hamburguesa” at Home

Sure, there are two salsas involved, but it is oh-so-worth it

Freehand Chicken Sandwich

We Have the Recipe for Chicago Chef Corey Rice’s “Entry into the Chicken Sandwich Wars”

He votes for chicken breast over thighs: “If it fits in your hands, you’re not getting enough”

Ayat Elhag, coffee director of the Yellow cafe in Washington, DC, stands with her arms crossed and holding a yellow coffee cup

The DC Cafes Bringing Cocktail-Level Craftsmanship to Coffee

Why have a boring iced latte when you could have a sparkling espresso tonic with charred lemon simple syrup?

Amy Guittard

Here’s the Truth Behind Chocolate’s Most Enduring Myths

Amy Guittard of Guittard Chocolate weighs in on everything you need to know about the beloved dessert

Westwood's Fried Onion Blossom, which we got the recipe for

Here's Your No-Fail Recipe for a Spectacular Fried Onion Blossom

You’ll need a 12-ounce onion, a sharp knife and as much ranch as your family demands

Dozens of red and green bottles of Sriracha hot sauce from Huy Fong Foods on store shelves

Sriracha Shortage: 5 LA Chefs on the Sauces They’re Using Instead

The shelves could be empty for a while, so here are some similarly spicy alternatives

El Alto's queso fundido, which you can now make at home thanks to this recipe from the chef

This Recipe Has the Two-Ingredient Secret for Perfect Queso Fundido

And we’re not even talking about the three cheeses or green chorizo

Adam and Eve painting, Eve holding a green drink

This Cocktail List Is Inspired by Your AP English Reading List

If you’ve ever wondered about Jay Gatsby’s perfect drink, Emmanuel Pressley’s got you covered

A Vietnamese coffee from Chuck's Takeaway in San Francisco sits on a plate next to a bag of Saint Frank coffee beans

The Story Behind the Best New Cup of Coffee in San Francisco

The Vietnamese coffee at Chuck's Takeaway is a labor of caffeinated love

Dirty Habit Burger

You’re Going to Need a Lot of Napkins When You Make Dirty Habit’s Half-Pound Burger

50% chuck, 50% short rib, 100% delicious

Three of Miami's top chefs. Left to right, Dina Butterfield, Jonathan Jimenez and Carlos Torres are pictured.

Three Top Miami Chefs Offer Advice for Your Fourth of July Barbecues

Whether you’re cooking burgers or something more ambitious, heed this counsel

Amavia Collection's first villa in Villefranche-sur-Mer

Meet the French Finance Bros Disrupting the Luxury Hotel Biz

Part villa and part posh hotel, the Amavia Collection is trying something new in an industry that's due for some innovation

selection of sauces and other condiments

Chicago’s James Beard Alums Want to Feed You With This Limited-Edition Gift Box

Top-quality picks from Stephanie Izard, Darnell Reed, Edward Kim and more