At the same time the world-famous and locally-loved restauranteur was re-opening his flagship restaurant in New Orleans, Emeril had his irons in the fire for a brand new concept he’s opening downtown. Later this spring, or perhaps even summer, The Emeril Group will launch 34 Restaurant & Bar, a spot […]
Meril Names a New Chef de Cuisine
Former pastry chef Bergen Carman has been promoted to chef de cuisine at Emeril’s Girod Street restaurant Meril. Carman has long been a valued employee within the Lagasse empire, starting as pastry cook in 2008 at Emeril’s Delmonico. She’s also been whipping it up as pastry chef at Meril since […]
Boudin, Bourbon & Beer Goes Back-to-the-Table
In lieu of cancelling again this year due to the pandemic, the Emeril Lagasse Foundation has decided to forgo the traditional festival format and bring Boudin, Bourbon & Beer “Back-to-the-Table,” celebrating its cause and theme at individual restaurants around the city. “While our industry is still struggling, we are excited […]
Building Momentum: Emeril Lagasse
Even for someone like celebrity chef and restaurateur Emeril Lagasse, reopening for business both safely and successfully in the wake of the pandemic is almost like starting from scratch. Unless your existence has been limited to the underside of a rock for the past several decades, it’s likely you’re familiar […]