Emerilology : Timeline

Chef Emeril Lagasse

Timeline : 2007 - 2003

2008

In April 2008, Emeril Lagasse joins the Martha Stewart family of brands; Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia acquired the assets related to Lagasse's media and merchandising business, including television programming, cookbooks, and emerils.com website and his licensed kitchen and food products.

In February 2008, Emeril Lagasse joins Planet Green, a new 24/7 eco-lifestyle TV network. His new show, Emeril Green will launch in July 2008.

In February 2008, Table 10 opens at The Palazzo in Las Vegas – the world’s largest integrated hotel and resort – honoring the spirit and traditions of Chef Emeril’s first restaurant in New Orleans and featuring New American cuisine.

2007

In November 2007, The 3rd annual “Carnivale du Vin” wine auction and gala raises over $2 million dollars for the Emeril Lagasse Foundation.

In November 2007, The Emeril Lagasse Foundation announces plans for the construction of the Emeril Lagasse Culinary Learning Center at Café Reconcile in New Orleans.

In November 2007, Chef Emeril announces plans for his newest restaurant, Table 10, at The Palazzo in Las Vegas.

In July 2007, Emeril brings his “Emerilware” line of professional cookware and gourmet kitchen tools to HSN, the multichannel retailer.

In June 2007, Emeril’s Gulf Coast Fish House opens at the Island View Casino Resort in Gulfport, Mississippi.

2006

In November 2006, The Emeril Lagasse Foundation raises $2.5 million with the culinary event Carnivale du Vin.

In October 2006, Chef Emeril releases his latest cookbook, There's a Chef in my World.

In August 2006, Emeril is the first celebrity chef to have meals developed for NASA astronauts and the first person to have those recipes served in space.

In June 2006, Emeril partners with T-fal, the world leader in electrical cooking appliances to develop the Emerilware Fryer, Grill/Panini Maker and Steamer.

In May 2006, Chef Emeril was inducted into the MenuMasters Hall of Fame.

2005

In November 2005, The Emeril Lagasse Foundation raises $1.4 million with the culinary event Carnivale du Vin.

In October 2005, Chef Emeril releases his latest cookbook, Emeril's Delmonico.

In May 2005, Chef Emeril films his 1500th show for the Food Network.

In April 2005, Emeril partners with Wedgwood to produce Emeril Professional, a line of high quality stoneware.

2004

In October 2004, Emeril releases his tenth cookbook, Emeril's Potluck.

In August 2004, Delmonico Steakhouse wins the Grand Award by Wine Spectator.

In June 2004, Emeril is named “Executive of the Year” by Restaurants & Institutions magazine.

In May 2004, Emeril and Pride of San Juan launch Emeril's Gourmet Produce, a line of seasonal gourmet produce, lettuces and herbs.

In April 2004, the second children's cookbook, “Emeril's There's A Chef in My Family” is released. It becomes a New York Times bestseller.

In March 2004, Emeril and All-Clad launch Emerilware Electric Appliance Collection and Emerilware Cast Iron Cookware.

In March 2004, Emeril and Sara Lee Foods (Hillshire Farms) launch Emeril's Gourmet Meats.

2003

In November 2003, Emeril's Miami Beach opens at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel.

In October 2003, Emeril releases his eighth book, “From Emeril's Kitchens”. It becomes a bestseller.

In August 2003, Emeril opens Emeril's Atlanta at One Alliance Center in Buckhead.

In June 2003, Emeril introduces a new line of clogs called Emeril by Sanita, with Sanita Clogs of Denmark.

In January 2003, Emeril opens his seventh restaurant, Emeril's Tchoup Chop at Universal Orlando's Royal Pacific Resort.

Episode Recipes

For an updated list of show times and recipes, please click on the show name.

Emeril Green

Emeril Live : Fine Living

Emeril Live : Food Network

The Essence of Emeril

Emeril Facts

Fact #107:
Down on the Farm…
Emeril and Pride of San Juan operate a farm in California, where they grow a line of seasonal gourmet produce, lettuces and herbs.

Carnivale du Vin

Carnivale du Vin 2008

ELF Beneficiaries

Louisiana Hospitality Foundation
In just over two years since it was founded by several core members of the hospitality industry, the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation has contributed to children's causes and culinary education in the state.

The Emeril Lagasse Foundation

The Emeril Lagasse Foundation seeks to inspire, mentor and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive and creative individuals.