Emeril’s Three New Orleans Restaurants Serve Up Even More Gulf Fresh Seafood As This Weekend’s Daily Specials Highlight Gulf’s Bounty

NEW ORLEANS (January 6, 2012) – New Orleans restaurateur Chef Emeril Lagasse and his New Orleans area restaurants are proudly participating in the Gulf Coast Seafood & Tourism Bash sponsored by BP – a two-week celebration of Gulf Coast seafood and tourism tied to New Orleans hosting the Allstate Sugar Bowl and Allstate BCS National Championship.  Read more »

‘Boudin & Beer’ Brings Food and Festivities to the Street with Charity Bash co-hosted by Emeril Lagasse, Donald Link & Mario Batali

Abita Beer – Louisiana’s Largest Craft Brewer – Presenting Sponsor For First Annual Fete

NEW ORLEANS – September 28, 2011 – Emeril Lagasse Foundation announces the first-ever Boudin & Beer, a new outdoor charity food and music event, presented by Abita Beer and hosted by Emeril Lagasse with chefs Mario Batali and New Orleans’ own Donald Link on Friday, November 11.  Boudin & Beer will take place at The Foundry and outdoors in New Orleans’ warehouse district off Tchoupitoulas Street, with New Orleans’ favorite restaurant chefs sharing a taste of their signature creations alongside top regional chefs and culinary food stars, all in support of children’s arts and educational programs. This new nighttime food and music celebration is the latest addition to Emeril Lagasse Foundation’s hugely successful charity food and wine event Carnivale du Vin, which will take place the following night on Saturday, November 12. Tickets to Boudin & Beer start at $75 and may be purchased online at boudinandbeer.com with proceeds benefitting Emeril Lagasse Foundation. Read more »

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THE HOTTEST RESERVATION ON DAYTIME THIS FALL IS HALLMARK CHANNEL’S NEW SERIES, ‘EMERIL’S TABLE,’ PREMIERING SEPTEMBER 26th at 11 AM E/10 AM C

Daily Half-Hour, Hosted by Chef Emeril Lagasse, is Cable Network’s Newest Addition to the Hallmark Home Originals Block

Los Angeles, July 27, 2011 – Hallmark Channel’s new daytime entry, “Emeril’s Table,” featuring Chef Emeril Lagasse, will debut Monday, September 26th at 11:00 am e/10:00 am c (airs weekdays at 11), it was announced today at the annual gathering of television critics in Los Angeles. Read more »

James Beard Foundation to “Kick It Up a Notch” at Annual Chefs & Champagne® New York Fundraiser and Tasting Gala Honoring Emeril Lagasse

New York, NY – This summer the James Beard Foundation will honor chef, TV personality and multiple JBF Award-winner Emeril Lagasse at Chefs & Champagne® New York at the Wölffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack, N.Y.  This annual sumptuous tasting party and fundraiser features flowing Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte, the wines of Wölffer Estate Vineyard, Stella Artois beers, and culinary offerings from a select group of over 40 fine chefs, several from JBF Award-winning restaurants.

Chefs & Champagne
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Wölffer Estate Vineyard, Sagaponack, NY

VIP Experience: 4:30–10:30 P.M.
General Admission: 5:30–8:00 P.M.

RESERVATIONS

• JBF Members $200
• General Public $275
• VIP tickets: JBF members and general public $375
• VIP tables of 10: $3,500

For reservations or more information, please call (212) 627-2308 or BOOK ONLINE.

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Primetime Series Premieres Thursday, May 5th at 10:30pm ET (7:30pm PT)

NEW YORK – April 6, 2011 – This May, Chef Emeril Lagasse hits the road to pay tribute to The Originals – iconic food establishments that have helped shape the country’s culinary landscape – in his new primetime Cooking Channel series. While the restaurant industry is notoriously challenging and the life of a restaurant is sometimes short, every city has those cherished institutions that have stood the test of time. In each 30-minute episode of The Originals with Emeril, premiering May 5th at 10:30pm ET (7:30pm PT), Emeril visits a new city and goes behind-the-scenes at three historic eateries – speaking with the chefs and customers to help reveal their fascinating stories. From uncovering the birthplace of famous dishes like Boston Cream Pie in New England and the French Dip Sandwich in Los Angeles to revealing Charlie Chaplin’s favorite 1920’s Hollywood hangout and Dr. Martin Luther King’s preferred Atlanta dining spot, Emeril travels to New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, Dallas, Atlanta, Miami, and his beloved New Orleans during the 13-episode first season. This time on the other side of the stove, Emeril takes viewers on an informative and tasty culinary journey visiting the places Americans have loved to eat for over a hundred years and counting. Read more »

Providing 71,000 Meals Through Second Harvest Food Bank

NEW ORLEANS (July 7, 2010) – Last month, Chef Emeril Lagasse’s New Orleans restaurants served specialty cocktails to bring awareness to the fruits of our local waters and Louisiana’s vibrant fishing community. The effort raised $17,766 and reinforced Emeril’s commitment to support the fishing communities affected by the Gulf oil spill. Read more »

NEW ORLEANS (June 3, 2010) – Through June 30, Emeril Lagasse’s New Orleans restaurants will feature Farm to Fork cocktails infused with local seasonal fruits and fresh herbs – to bring awareness to the fruits of our local waters and the Gulf Coast’s vibrant fishing community.

For every cocktail sold, Emeril’s, NOLA and Emeril’s Delmonico will donate $9 to help our community’s most precious resource – Louisiana fishermen – through Second Harvest Food Bank for direct assistance to the community of shrimpers and fishing families. Read more »

Three Fresh Market Menus Inspired by Emeril Lagasse’s Newest Cookbook Farm to Fork

NEW ORLEANS (May 25, 2010) – Emeril Lagasse’s New Orleans restaurants – Emeril’s, NOLA and Emeril’s Delmonico – will craft a month-long showcase of the season’s bounty featuring fresh, local ingredients from Louisiana’s and Mississippi’s boutique farmers, growers and purveyors, to commemorate the release of Lagasse’s new cookbook Farm to Fork: Cooking Local, Cooking Fresh on June 1.
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NEW ORLEANS (May 4, 2010) – Chef/Restaurateur Emeril Lagasse’s three restaurants in New Orleans – Emeril’s, NOLA and Emeril’s Delmonico – remain open and unaffected by a recent oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico and continue to serve safe seafood from unaffected areas of Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Read more »

Culinary Event of the Year “Chefs for Louisiana Cookery” Celebrates the State’s Bounty

Chefs de Cuisine from Emeril’s, NOLA Restaurant & Emeril’s Delmonico Join Event’s Culinary Team

New Orleans—On Sunday, March 21st, 2010, the state’s most celebrated chefs will come together at Kingsley House for a fundraiser benefiting the James Beard Foundation. Chefs have teamed up with each other and local farmers and fishermen to create a menu that is a true testament to the quality ingredients native to Louisiana. Read more »