Food
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The popular recipes in Monaco have French and Italian influence. Close proximity to the sea has led to tsea food being very popular there. Fish is an important part of the diet of the Monacan people, and are usually in Monacan recipes. Restaurants in Monaco are serve some of the very popular dishes with fish. Some of the specialties that are found in Monaco are fougasse, stocafi, socca, and barbagiuan. Stocafi is a sauce cooked cod. Socca is a pancake. Barbagiuan is also a special pastry that has a filling of pumpkin and rice.