ABOUT PALATE

For the Woman Who Wants a Taste of Everything

PALATE is more than a magazine—it’s a destination. A beautifully curated space where women who savor the world gather to indulge their curiosity, feed their wanderlust, and reconnect with the joy of living well.

Iris McCarthy, Founding Editor

Born from the award-winning food and travel storytelling of The Palate Princess, PALATE blends luxe sensibilities with real-life accessibility. It’s for the woman who appreciates a chilled glass of champagne and a perfectly seasoned street taco… who books flights as easily as she curates a cozy night in… who believes every experience—whether on a sun-soaked shore or in her own kitchen—deserves to be delicious.

Our Philosophy: Life Should Be Savored

At PALATE, we explore the world through three pillars—Food. Travel. Wellness & Lifestyle.
Each story is crafted with intention, transporting you into kitchens, cultures, hidden destinations, and rituals that inspire a richer, more flavorful life.

We champion slow moments and lavish ones. We celebrate bold living, soft living, and everything in between. We honor women’s stories—how we rise, rest, adventure, nourish, create, mother, heal, and define luxury on our own terms.

The Experience

Every feature, recipe, interview, itinerary, and editorial is infused with depth, authenticity, and a journalist’s eye for detail. Expect:

  • Food that feels like a passport—dishes, chefs, and culinary traditions that tell stories.
  • Travel that feeds the soul—from hidden-gem getaways to luxurious escapes designed for women.
  • Wellness & lifestyle inspiration— rituals, beauty, home, culture, and the art of living well without apology.

Whether you’re searching for your next girls’ trip, looking to elevate your home cooking, or simply craving a moment of escape between meetings—PALATE has a seat waiting for you.

From Iris, with Intention

Founded by food and travel journalist Iris McCarthy, PALATE is the evolution of a decade-long journey of tasting the world and telling its stories. Here, Iris brings together her signature sensory-driven writing, global experiences, and deep love for crafting beautiful, intentional narratives—all to inspire women to live with curiosity, confidence, and luxurious ease.

Welcome In

Explore. Taste. Wander. Restore.
Wherever you are, consider this your permission to savor life—boldly, beautifully, abundantly.

This is PALATE.
And this is just the beginning.

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About PALATE

PALATE is a magazine for discerning Black women interested in food, travel, beauty and wellness, art and culture, and politics. We publish thoughtful essays, cultural criticism, and carefully considered recommendations that treat taste as both a personal practice and a public act. Here, pleasure, power, and discernment sit at the same table.
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