Emeril’s senior management team returned to New Orleans early this morning, and after evaluating our properties we are happy to announce that they sustained minimal damage. Power has been restored to our three restaurants in New Orleans and Emeril’s Homebase.

Emeril’s Gulf Coast Fish House in Gulfport, Mississippi reopened for dinner this evening, Wednesday, September 3.

Emeril’s Restaurant and NOLA Restaurant in New Orleans will reopen on Friday, September 5, with dinner service at 6:00pm. Emeril’s Delmonico is expected to reopen on Monday, September 15.

All Emeril’s restaurant employees should check in with their direct supervisor to determine their work schedules.

Emeril’s Homebase will reopen on the morning of Friday, September 5.

Emeril’s employees can also inquire about the reopening schedule via the Emeril’s Employee Hotline at 1-877-578-8884.

We wish you all a safe return to the city and thank you for your continued support during this time of uncertainty.

Emeril’s New Orleans restaurants (Emeril’s Restaurant, NOLA Restaurant, Emeril’s Delmonico) and Emeril’s Homebase remain closed through Tuesday, September 2, as Chef Emeril Lagasse and the senior leadership team continue to monitor the progress of Hurricane Gustav.

Emeril’s Gulf Coast Fish House will remain closed Monday, September 1, and is scheduled to reopen Tuesday, September 2, or as soon as it is deemed that the threat of Gustav has passed.

Emeril’s employees should continue to check the Emeril’s Employee Hotline by noon daily at 1-877-578-8884.

A mandatory evacuation was declared for the city of New Orleans and the surrounding area as of Sunday, August 31. Operations were suspended at Emeril’s restaurants on the Gulf Coast at the close of business on Friday, August 29; facilities were secured and employees were encouraged to implement their emergency evacuation plans.

The latest information on the status of Emeril’s restaurants will be made available on emerils.com.

Emeril’s Gulf Coast Restaurants Close Ahead of Storm

Emeril’s Restaurant, NOLA Restaurant, Emeril’s Delmonico, Emeril’s Gulf Coast Fish House, and Emeril’s Homebase remain closed as we continue to monitor the progress of Hurricane Gustav.

Emeril’s senior leadership chose to suspend operations at Emeril’s restaurants in New Orleans and Gulfport, Mississippi as of Saturday, August 30, to ensure the safety of employees and their families.

The latest information on the status of Emeril’s restaurants will be made available on emerils.com.

Employees of Emeril’s restaurants and Emeril’s Homebase: Please continue to check the Emeril’s Employee Hotline daily at 1-877-578-8884.

Emeril’s Homebase continues to monitor the potential impact of Gustav on the Gulf Coast.

Beginning Saturday, August 30, operations will be suspended at Emeril’s Restaurant, NOLA Restaurant,  Emeril’s Delmonico and Emeril’s Homebase in New Orleans and Emeril’s Gulf Coast Fish House in Gulfport, Mississippi. Emeril’s Delmonico will also suspend dinner service on Friday, August 29.

At this time, it is anticipated that regular service will resume as soon as the threat has passed.

Emeril’s restaurants in Orlando, Miami and Las Vegas are unaffected by this announcement.

Please continue to monitor emerils.com for the latest status and hours of operations for all Emeril’s restaurants.

As of 4:30pm central on Thursday, August 28, 2008:

Current forecasts continue to show Gustav projected to be in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday and moving toward the Louisiana coast on Tuesday morning.

The Emeril’s Homebase management team is closely monitoring our national weather sources, and are in direct contact with Local and State government offices.

Currently, Emeril’s restaurants and Emeril’s Homebase will be open for normal business operations on Friday, August 29.

If circumstances change, updated information will be posted on this website and on the Emeril’s Alert Hotline at 1-877-578-8884.

Employees of Emeril’s restaurants and Emeril’s Homebase: Please check in with your direct supervisor to discuss your restaurant’s or department’s hurricane preparedness procedures.

Emeril’s Homebase and all Emeril’s restaurants are currently operating under normal conditions.