Emily Monaco

Emily Monaco is an American writer based in Paris. She loves tasting new cheeses and boring people with facts about 19th century French literary icons. Her work has previously appeared in EatingWell Magazine, Atlas Obscura, the BBC and others.

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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

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

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

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

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

Meet the Ceramicists Who Make Michelin-Caliber Tableware

Where does Dominique Crenn get her plates? We found out.

This Taqueria Is Now Serving the Perfect Summer Meal

Plus four more new DC restaurants you should know about

The Healthy-Cooking Secrets of Miami’s Premier Soul Food Chef

Troy Tingling of Soulfly Chicken schools us on cheese-free mac and cheese and chicken-free fried chicken

There's Another Reason Florida OJ Costs More Than Ever

A disease called "citrus greening" has led to the state's worst crop in decades

The Chicago Ban on Foie Gras Is Long Gone, But the Controversy Isn’t

"The reality is that it's a bit of an antiquated product," says chef Robert Shaner, "but it’s so incredibly delicious."

Have You Tried DC’s Next Big Fried Chicken Spot?

Little Chicken, with its Michelin-pedigreed sandwiches, tops our list of the best new restaurants this month

Chef John Manion’s Steak Recipe Begins With a Fire Pit and Ends With “Meat Butter”

"Don't f***ing touch it until you absolutely need to," he says. "The steak? The fire is doing the cooking."

The Cool Kids Aren’t Grilling Beef Anymore — Here’s What They’re Making Instead

Charlie Thieriot of Chico’s Rancho Llano Seco knows a little something about pork

Here’s How to Recreate a Puerto Rican-Style Pig Roast at Home

If you missed La Famosa’s now-iconic event, chef Joancarlo Parkhurst is here to help

This Michelin-Starred Chicago Chef Has a Sea Bass Recipe for You to Try at Home

Plus, an invitation to get aggressive with the beer pairing