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.

All Articles From Emily Monaco
bowl of clam chowder

This Clam Chowder Was a Family-Meal Favorite at Charlie Trotter’s Iconic Eatery

Chef Giuseppe Tentori brought it with him to his River North steakhouse

Hand holding Wine glass in vineyard

7 Things You’re Still Getting Wrong About Natural Wine

American journalist and noted natural wine advocate Alice Feiring discusses common misconceptions about the category

pulled pork spring rolls

Pulled Pork Spring Rolls Are a Decadent Make-at-Home Treat

Ball & Chain shares its recipe for a guaranteed party starter, wherever you are

Cocktail in a lowball glass next to a check presenter.

WTF Is Milk Punch, Benjamin Franklin’s Favorite Cocktail? 

This silky, beautiful drink is showing up on menus at the Bay’s best cocktail lounges

Croque Madame and fries on a plate.

Follow This Recipe for the Best Grilled Cheese You’ve Ever Had

The croque madam is the platonic ideal of the classic sandwich

A sliced piece of wagyu steak being cut up on a plate.

Chicago’s Best Chefs on Where to Eat Wagyu Beef

The marbled red meat has taken the city by storm

buffalo chicken sandwich on a plate with a pickle and cup of fries.

This Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Is the Perfect Summer Meal

The ultimate feast for game day. Or, for that matter, any day.

Steak on a plate.

You’ll Only Need a Few Minutes to Cook This Best-in-Class Steak

It’s inspired by one of chef Greg Kuzia-Carmel’s favorite “hidden treasures”

A spread of cocktails on a bar table.

Amazing Cocktails Rule at SF’s Best New Restaurants

Also on the menu: live-fire cooking, pinecone syrup and sliders served on a sword

four slices of a sandwich.

How to Make a Classic Late-Night Barcelona Club Kid Snack at Home

It’s filling, delicious and easy — plus you only need a handful of ingredients

spread of food on a tray

This Is the Last Roast Chicken Recipe You’ll Ever Need

A Peruvian take on a classic from Victoriano Lopez at Jaranita

vintage bottles of chartreuse

Here's What's Going on With the Chartreuse Shortage

You might never replicate the monastic liqueur, but that won't stop these experts from trying

greenery and green seating area at restaurant. tampa michelin stars

This Florida City Just Earned More New Michelin Stars Than Miami

Champagne cocktail carts, mozzarella hand-pulled at the table and more

fish, pine nuts and spices in a bowl covered in a dressing.

It’s Miami Mango Season, And These Chefs Are Making the Most of It

From the Lemon Zest to the Southern Blush, mangoes are the focus this time of year

a photo of author matt moore eating ribs

5 Grilling Trends to Try This Season

Meat expert Matt Moore talks his new cookbook, upping your grilling game and why it’s important to source from a good butcher

Sommeliers Kelly Evans and Michael Lagau of Bin 415 posing at a table with glasses of wine in their hands

SF’s Super-Luxe Sommelier Recommends His Favorite Bottles

The wine Michael Lagau and his Bin 415 partner love to share, and their $$$ white whales