Lagasse’s Flagship Restaurant Reopens in the Warehouse District

New Orleans, LA (December 5, 2005) – Emeril Lagasse’s flagship restaurant, Emeril’s will reopen on Thursday, December 8 for dinner service. Hours of operation will be Monday-Thursday from 6:00-10:00 pm, Friday and Saturday from 6:00-10:30 pm. Lagasse’s second restaurant, NOLA, will reopen Tuesday, December 13 for dinner service. Hours of operation will be Tuesday-Thursday, 6:00-10:00pm, and Friday-Sunday, 6:00-10:30pm.

“It has been such an unbelievably difficult time for everyone in New Orleans and on the Gulf Coast,” says Emeril Lagasse. “We are very happy to reopen our doors, reuniting with our friends, and all of our loyal customers through the years. I love this city, and I look forward to working together to build an even better New Orleans.”

Since the restaurant first opened its doors on March 24, 1990 in the Warehouse District, it immediately became the focus of ecstatic praise. In its first year, the restaurant was named “Best New Restaurant” by Esquire magazine and has since received numerous awards including the prestigious “Ivy Award” from Restaurants & Institutions magazine in 1994, and Wine Spectator magazine’s highest honor, the “Grand Award” in 1999. The restaurant has also earned “Four Diamonds” from AAA and “Four Stars” from Mobil Travel Guide.

The menu at Emeril’s is an exploration of what Lagasse calls ‘new’ New Orleans cooking, Creole cuisine with ethnic influences such as Southwestern, Asian, or Portuguese. Lagasse remains devoted as ever to using fresh, top quality ingredients, and employs cottage industry ranchers, farmers, and fisherman to ensure that the menu incorporates only the finest and freshest products available. Emeril’s New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp, Grilled Double Cut Niman Pork Chop and Banana Cream Pie continue to be signature dishes today.

Emeril’s is located in a renovated warehouse on Tchoupitoulas Street, true to the feel of the Warehouse District neighborhood. Designed by the David Rockwell Group, the interior features exposed brick, hardwood floors, an open kitchen and a unique chef’s food bar with a signature metal and glass proscenium filled with spices.

Upper management at Emeril’s includes Tony Lott, Director of Operations; Kevin Delaune, General Manager and Chris Lynch, Chef de Cuisine.

For reservations at Emeril’s, please call 504-528-9393. For reservations at NOLA, please call 504-522-6652.
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Lagasse’s Corporate Office, Emeril’s Homebase Reopens Today

New Orleans, LA (November 1, 2005) – Chef/Restaurateur Emeril Lagasse has announced plans to reopen Emeril’s Restaurant in the Warehouse District, and NOLA Restaurant in the French Quarter in December. Beginning on December 8, 2005, Emeril’s will be open from Monday-Saturday for dinner service. Hours of operation will be Monday-Thursday from 6:00-10:00 pm, Friday and Saturday from 6:00-10:30 pm. Beginning on Tuesday, December 13, 2005, NOLA will be open from Tuesday-Sunday for dinner service. Hours of operation will be Tuesday-Thursday, 6:00-10:00pm, and Friday-Sunday, 6:00-10:30pm. Lagasse’s Garden District restaurant, Emeril’s Delmonico, will reopen after the new year due to significant damage caused by Hurricane Katrina. Lagasse’s corporate office, Emeril’s Homebase which is also located in New Orleans opens today. Emeril’s Homebase houses Lagasse’s restaurant operations, as well as cookbook and recipe development and testing, product shipping, the emerils.com website, and a store front.

“It has been such an unbelievably difficult time for everyone in New Orleans and on the Gulf Coast,” says Emeril Lagasse. “We are very happy to reopen our doors, reuniting with our friends, and all of our loyal customers through the years. I love this city, and I look forward to working together to build an even better New Orleans in the future.”

Reservations can be made for Emeril’s Restaurant starting on Tuesday, November 29. Please call 504-528-9393. NOLA will start taking reservations on Friday, December 8. Please call the reservation line at 504-522-6652.
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NEW YORK, NY – (Saturday, October 22, 2005) Wine Spectator magazine presented Emeril Lagasse with its Distinguished Service Award at the Wine Experience held in New York City on October 20-22. The award is given to individuals who have made significant and long-lasting contributions to the wine industry. The first award was given in 1982 to German winemaker Alfred Fromm, and there are now 24 luminaries from around the world who have received this prestigious honor. Other past honorees include Robert Mondavi (1984), Eric de Rothschild (1993), Julia Child (1998) and Francis Ford Coppola (2003). All have displayed a passion for excellence, an appetite for innovation and a commitment to sharing the fruits of their success with those less fortunate. Two of Lagasse’s restaurants, Emeril’s New Orleans and Delmonico Steakhouse in Las Vegas hold the prestigious Wine Spectator Grand Award.

New Orleans, LA (September 15, 2005) – Chef/Restaurateur Emeril Lagasse has announced his dedication to the rebuilding of the city of New Orleans. Lagasse plans to reopen his New Orleans restaurants as soon as possible. Famous for his innovative “new New Orleans” cuisine, Lagasse is the owner of three New Orleans restaurants including Emeril’s in the Warehouse District, NOLA Restaurant in the French Quarter, and Emeril’s Delmonico in the Garden District. Lagasse’s corporate office, Emeril’s Homebase, is also located in New Orleans. Emeril’s Homebase houses Lagasse’s restaurant operations, as well as cookbook and recipe development and testing, product shipping, the emerils.com website, and a store front.

“Over the past two weeks, I have focused on making sure my family, my friends, and my staff are safe,” says Lagasse. “The city of New Orleans is my home and it is a place that I love and my heart goes out to the many victims of the hurricane. I am completely dedicated to rebuilding this great city.”

“We are very concerned for our many employees and their families who have been displaced by this disaster,” says Lagasse. “We have been in contact with many of our staff, but there are also many who we have not yet been able to reach. We ask them to please call us toll-free at 1-877-578-8884 and let us know how they and their families are doing. We have tried to place as many of our employees as we can at our existing restaurants – many have relocated to Atlanta, Orlando, Miami and Las Vegas where they have family or friends. We’ve also received a generous outpouring from other restaurateurs around the country willing to help place our employees in jobs in other cities.”

“At this time, we are still assessing the extent of damage to the restaurants and our Homebase office,” says Eric Linquest, Vice President of Emeril’s Homebase. “However, it appears that the neighborhoods where our restaurants are located have been spared the major flooding that took place in other areas of city. It’s our hope to open as soon as the city is safe for our employees to return, and its safe to open our doors.”

“The New Orleans restaurant industry has an unbelievable spirit – and we’re all dedicated and passionate about our cuisine, and our community,” says Lagasse. “I have no doubt that it will be a struggle, but I look forward to building a new New Orleans and an even better food city in the future.”

Bio information: Chef, Restaurateur, Television Personality and Author

Emeril Lagasse originally moved to New Orleans in 1983 to work for Dick and Ella Brennan, at their legendary restaurant, Commander’s Palace, where he was executive chef for seven and a half years. In 1990, Lagasse opened Emeril’s Restaurant in the chic Warehouse District in downtown New Orleans. Lagasse is now the chef-proprietor of nine restaurants including three in New Orleans, two in Las Vegas, two in Orlando, one in Atlanta and one in Miami. Lagasse is a national TV personality. Lagasse joined the Food Network in 1993 and celebrated his 1500th show with the network in 2005. He is the host of both “The Essence of Emeril” and “Emeril Live”, which reaches over 78 million homes daily. Lagasse is also the food correspondent for “Good Morning America” and appears on Friday mornings.

Lagasse is also a best-selling author. In 1993 he published the best-selling cookbook Emeril’s New New Orleans Cooking, which introduced his creative approach to Creole cuisine. Nine other books have followed including Louisiana Real and Rustic, Emeril’s Creole Christmas, Emeril’s TV Dinners, Every Day’s A Party, Prime Time Emeril, Emeril’s There’s A Chef in My Soup, From Emeril’s Kitchens, his second children’s cookbook, Emeril’s There’s A Chef in My Family and Emeril’s Potluck. His eleventh book, Emeril’s Delmonico will debut in October 2005. In September 2002, Emeril established the Emeril Lagasse Foundation to support and encourage programs creating developmental and educational opportunities for children. Lagasse’s corporate office, Emeril’s Homebase, is located in New Orleans. Emeril’s Homebase houses Lagasse’s restaurant operations, as well as cookbook and recipe development and testing, product shipping, the emerils.com website, and a store front for Lagasse’s signature products.

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New Orleans, LA (September 15, 2005) – Chef/Restaurateur Emeril Lagasse has announced his dedication to the rebuilding of the city of New Orleans. Lagasse plans to reopen his New Orleans restaurants as soon as possible. Famous for his innovative “new New Orleans” cuisine, Lagasse is the owner of three New Orleans restaurants including Emeril’s in the Warehouse District, NOLA Restaurant in the French Quarter, and Emeril’s Delmonico in the Garden District. Lagasse’s corporate office, Emeril’s Homebase, is also located in New Orleans. Emeril’s Homebase houses Lagasse’s restaurant operations, as well as cookbook and recipe development and testing, product shipping, the emerils.com website, and a store front.

“Over the past two weeks, I have focused on making sure my family, my friends, and my staff are safe,” says Lagasse. “The city of New Orleans is my home and it is a place that I love and my heart goes out to the many victims of the hurricane. I am completely dedicated to rebuilding this great city.”

“We are very concerned for our many employees and their families who have been displaced by this disaster,” says Lagasse. “We have been in contact with many of our staff, but there are also many who we have not yet been able to reach. We ask them to please call us toll-free at 1-877-578-8884 and let us know how they and their families are doing. We have tried to place as many of our employees as we can at our existing restaurants – many have relocated to Atlanta, Orlando, Miami and Las Vegas where they have family or friends. We’ve also received a generous outpouring from other restaurateurs around the country willing to help place our employees in jobs in other cities.”

“At this time, we are still assessing the extent of damage to the restaurants and our Homebase office,” says Eric Linquest, Vice President of Emeril’s Homebase. “However, it appears that the neighborhoods where our restaurants are located have been spared the major flooding that took place in other areas of city. It’s our hope to open as soon as the city is safe for our employees to return, and its safe to open our doors.”

“The New Orleans restaurant industry has an unbelievable spirit – and we’re all dedicated and passionate about our cuisine, and our community,” says Lagasse. “I have no doubt that it will be a struggle, but I look forward to building a new New Orleans and an even better food city in the future.”

Bio information: Chef, Restaurateur, Television Personality and Author

Emeril Lagasse originally moved to New Orleans in 1983 to work for Dick and Ella Brennan, at their legendary restaurant, Commander’s Palace, where he was executive chef for seven and a half years. In 1990, Lagasse opened Emeril’s Restaurant in the chic Warehouse District in downtown New Orleans. Lagasse is now the chef-proprietor of nine restaurants including three in New Orleans, two in Las Vegas, two in Orlando, one in Atlanta and one in Miami. Lagasse is a national TV personality. Lagasse joined the Food Network in 1993 and celebrated his 1500th show with the network in 2005. He is the host of both “The Essence of Emeril” and “Emeril Live”, which reaches over 78 million homes daily. Lagasse is also the food correspondent for “Good Morning America” and appears on Friday mornings.

Lagasse is also a best-selling author. In 1993 he published the best-selling cookbook Emeril’s New New Orleans Cooking, which introduced his creative approach to Creole cuisine. Nine other books have followed including Louisiana Real and Rustic, Emeril’s Creole Christmas, Emeril’s TV Dinners, Every Day’s A Party, Prime Time Emeril, Emeril’s There’s A Chef in My Soup, From Emeril’s Kitchens, his second children’s cookbook, Emeril’s There’s A Chef in My Family and Emeril’s Potluck. His eleventh book, Emeril’s Delmonico will debut in October 2005. In September 2002, Emeril established the Emeril Lagasse Foundation to support and encourage programs creating developmental and educational opportunities for children. Lagasse’s corporate office, Emeril’s Homebase, is located in New Orleans. Emeril’s Homebase houses Lagasse’s restaurant operations, as well as cookbook and recipe development and testing, product shipping, the emerils.com website, and a store front for Lagasse’s signature products.

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The New Orleans Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau, in conjuntion with Chef Emeril’s Restaurants and dozens of New Orleans’ finest eateries, has announced the first annual New Orleans Restaurant Month, “Parade of Cuisine,” for the month of August 2005.The restaurant celebration is a natural fit for a city whose cuisine is an integral part of its history, fabric and culture. It is expected to be a cultural mainstay for years to come. Read more »

On Friday, May 27, 2005, Emeril’s Restaurant in New Orleans will present a wine and food seminar entitled, “Breaking the Rules: White Wine with Red Meat.” Chef Chris Wilson and Sommelier Matt Lirette, along with moderator Michael Green, a wine educator and consultant, will explore the world of versatile white wines, pairing them with some of your favorite red meats.

The seminar is part of the 14th Annual New Orleans Wine & Food Experience (NOWFE) — a five day event featuring seminars, wine dinners, grand tastings, and more.

For more information, please call 504-529-WINE, or register online at www.nowfe.com.

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