Emeril Lagasse

Emeril Lagasse is the chef/proprietor of 8 restaurants in New Orleans, Las Vegas, Miramar Beach, Florida, as well as three restaurants at sea with Carnival Cruise Lines. His newest venture, 34 Restaurant & Bar, opened in downtown New Orleans in autumn 2024 and is inspired by his Portuguese heritage.

Emeril is also an award-winning national TV personality who is widely regarded as a pioneer in food television in America. Throughout the years he hosted more than 2,000 shows on the Food Network and served as food correspondent for ABC’s Good Morning America. He also hosted Eat the World, an award-winning Amazon original series. Currently he is the host of Emeril Tailgates and Emeril Cooks airing on The Roku Channel.

Throughout the years, Lagasse has received accolades and lifetime awards for his contributions to the American culinary industry including the “Distinguished Service Award” from Wine Spectator, the “Lifetime Achievement Award” from Food Network’s South Beach Wine & Food Festival, and the “Humanitarian of the Year” by the James Beard Foundation for his dedicated efforts to further the culinary arts in America, as well as his philanthropic work. In 2024, he was named Honorary President of Bocuse d’Or Americas for the international competition in New Orleans. 

In 2002, Emeril and his wife Alden established the Emeril Lagasse Foundation to support children’s educational programs that inspire and mentor young people through the culinary arts, nutrition and life skills. To date, the Foundation has distributed over $19.3 million in grants benefiting children’s charities.