Katie Parla

Katie Parla is the New York Times bestselling author, publisher, television and podcast host, journalist, culinary guide, and educator based in Rome. Her latest title is Rome: A Culinary History, Cookbook, and Field Guide to the Flavors that Built a City, her second non-guidebook and cookbook focused on the city she’s called home for the past two decades. She has written, edited or contributed to more than 40 books in total including the cookbooks American Sfoglino, Flour Lab, Food of the Italian South, Tasting Rome, and The Joy of Pizza. In 2022, Katie founded Parla Publishing, independently publishing her cookbook Food of the Italian Islands. She co-hosts Gola, a podcast about Italian food and drinks culture. In addition to appearing as an expert on television programs such as “Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy” and Netflix’s “Chef’s Table,” Katie hosts culinary shows on Recipe.tv including her Emmy-nominated food and travel series “Katie Parla’s Rome,” “Katie Parla’s Roman Kitchen,” and “Gola on the Road.” Follow along on Instagram at @katieparla.