Le Programme du Soir · A Bi-Weekly Podcast
Fishwives of Paris
Flipping the table on French food myths and serving the real stories behind what’s on your plate.
A history, comedy, and culture podcast co-hosted by Lyon-based wine expert Caroline Fazeli and Parisienne food journalist Emily Monaco.
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Acte I · Les Hôtesses
Meet the Fishwives of Paris
The Somm
Caroline is a Somm
Caroline is a wine professional living in France who has made it her personal mission to ruin your romantic notions of French food, gently, with facts. Equal parts hospitality nerd and cultural translator, she’s here to explain how French cuisine actually works, who benefits from the myths, and why your favorite “peasant dish” is probably a marketing scheme. She is the founder of Lyon Wine Tastings and a Cordon Bleu-educated cook.
The Food Expert
Emily is a Food Expert
Emily Monaco is a Paris-based culinary journalist and professor with over 15 years of experience writing about French food and culture for outlets including the BBC, Saveur, and The Infatuation. She specializes in unpacking the stories, people, and power structures behind France’s most iconic dishes, with a particular soft spot for cheese.
Acte II · L’Épisode
Check Out the Latest Podcast Episode
Each episode of Fishwives of Paris examines a culinary myth, legend, or trope to reveal the truth behind France’s favorite dishes, products, and culinary personalities.
En rappel · Le Guide
Get the Fishwives Guide to Paris
Skip the tourist traps. The Fishwives Guide to Paris curates the city’s best food and drink through the lens of someone who actually lives here. Built from nearly two decades of eating across Paris, this guide focuses on places that hold up over time, not whatever spot is trending on TikTok this week.
80 vetted spots across 16 categories, chosen to be genuinely good, not just “TikTok famous.”
Insider Knowledge
Emily has been living in Paris since 2007, and this guide reflects the places locals return to, not the ones tourists queue for.
All Price Points
From everyday favorites to special-occasion spots, you will find reliable picks at every budget level.
It’s Not Just Restaurants
Cocktail bars, wine bars, picnic spots, bakeries, and quick bites between museums. Eat well all day, not just at dinner.