The team at my new home, Emeril’s on Tchoupitoulas, is ever-brimming with new ideas. One of which I am really excited about—themed tasting menus!

This means that our chef’s tasting menus (a set menu of four or five courses designed specifically by the executive chef), will be based around the cuisine of a certain country or region within a country. They are a wonderful way to learn more about the cuisine of a specific area and see a chef’s interpretation of classic dishes—in the case of Chef Slater at Emeril’s, these interpretations will definitely have a modern twist. Along with the meal, there will also be an optional wine pairing, so as you learn more about different foods, you can also learn more about wines from that region. A mini-vacation if you will…

I absolutely love chef’s tasting menus. I think they are one of the best ways to try different foods and get an idea of what a chef’s style of cooking is really about. These themed dinners are available on Friday and Saturday nights, and this month’s theme is France!

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