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.

All Articles From Emily Monaco

It’s Time to Make Cacio e Pepe Balls, DC’s Most Indulgent Appetizer

The Red Hen's cacio e pepe arancini balls elevate a beloved dish to a very gooey next level

The 9 DC Restaurants We Loved Most in 2021

A salute to the survivors of an impossible time

Six Chez Panisse Alums Reflect on the Job of a Lifetime

America's most storied restaurant is 50. Here's the best advice six all-world toques received while working there.

Here’s Why Blue Crab Has Disappeared From Menus Around DC

And whether we’ll see this Chesapeake stalwart back any time soon

The 5 Best DC Restaurants That Opened This Fall

Forty-layer short rib lasagna, anyone?

One DC Chef’s 5-Star S’Mores Recipe Starts at Home Depot

Bourbon Steak isn’t known for desserts. But their take on a fireside favorite is unrivaled.

The Unusual Fruit That’s Growing on Your DC Commute

It’s pawpaw season. Here’s where to eat them — on your own or in a restaurant.

Where the Washington Ballet’s Andile Ndlovu Finds Inspiration in DC

The veteran dancer shares his favorite cultural hubs around the District

A Beard-Nominated Chicago Chef on How Not to Hate Beets

‘You don’t hate beets — you just didn’t know you liked them!’

The 5 Best Restaurants That Opened in DC This September

An all-day Italian cafe, photogenic egg sandwiches and a "Kentucky meets Korea" steakhouse

Why Eating Oysters Is Essential to a Healthier Chesapeake Bay

Head to your local raw bar this weekend. It's for a good cause, now and always.

The 5 Best Restaurants That Opened in DC This Summer

From “Indian-ish” (with cocktails) to a bit of Paris here at home

The 21 Best Concerts Coming to DC This Summer

From Merriweather Post to the National Gallery, live music is back