Career
Lagasse initially gained fame in the culinary world as executive chef of Commander’s Palace. After leaving Commander’s he opened his first restaurant, Emeril’s, in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1990. It was designated “Restaurant of the Year” in Esquire magazine of that year. Lagasse is mainly known for his emphasis on Creole and Cajun cooking styles. Indeed, many of his restaurants—as well as his corporate office, Emeril’s Homebase—are located in New Orleans. Lagasse is the executive chef and proprietor of thirteen restaurants.
In April 2008 Emeril closed the doors on Emeril’s Atlanta, which had been open since 2003.
In May 2009 during preparations for the opening of Emeril's Chop House at the Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem, Emeril announced that he had plans to open two more restaurants in the resort—the first of which will open in November 2009 and will focus on gourmet burgers.
In August 2011, Emeril's Miami closed its doors.
Emeril Lagasse now has three restaurants at the Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; Emeril's Chop House, Burgers and More by Emeril, and Emeril's Italian Table. There are currently no plans to open any more at this location.
Lagasse also recently opened a new restaurant in Charlotte, North Carolina named e2 Emeril's Eatery. This was opened to acclaim in Uptown Charlotte on Jan. 26, 2011. It features most of Emeril's specialties, but also includes local North Carolina (NC) favorites, including NC caught seafoods. It is located near the Duke Energy Center in Uptown, near other upscale restaurants. Emeril made personal appearances on Jan. 26 and 27 to open this new restaurant.
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