Timeline : 2007 - 2002

2007

In November 2007, The 3rd annual “Carnivale du Vin” wine auction and gala raises over $2 million dollars for the Emeril Lagasse Foundation.

In November 2007, The Emeril Lagasse Foundation announces plans for the construction of the Emeril Lagasse Culinary Learning Center at Café Reconcile in New Orleans.

In November 2007, Chef Emeril announces plans for his newest restaurant, Table 10, at The Palazzo in Las Vegas.

In July 2007, Emeril brings his “Emerilware” line of professional cookware and gourmet kitchen tools to HSN, the multichannel retailer.

In June 2007, Emeril’s Gulf Coast Fish House opens at the Island View Casino Resort in Gulfport, Mississippi.

2006

In November 2006, The Emeril Lagasse Foundation raises $2.5 million with the culinary event Carnivale du Vin.

In October 2006, Chef Emeril releases his latest cookbook, There's a Chef in my World.

In August 2006, Emeril is the first celebrity chef to have meals developed for NASA astronauts and the first person to have those recipes served in space.

In June 2006, Emeril partners with T-fal, the world leader in electrical cooking appliances to develop the Emerilware Fryer, Grill/Panini Maker and Steamer.

In May 2006, Chef Emeril was inducted into the MenuMasters Hall of Fame.

2005

In November 2005, The Emeril Lagasse Foundation raises $1.4 million with the culinary event Carnivale du Vin.

In October 2005, Chef Emeril releases his latest cookbook, Emeril's Delmonico.

In May 2005, Chef Emeril films his 1500th show for the Food Network.

In April 2005, Emeril partners with Wedgwood to produce Emeril Professional, a line of high quality stoneware.

2004

In October 2004, Emeril releases his tenth cookbook, Emeril's Potluck.

In August 2004, Delmonico Steakhouse wins the Grand Award by Wine Spectator.

In June 2004, Emeril is named “Executive of the Year” by Restaurants & Institutions magazine.

In May 2004, Emeril and Pride of San Juan launch Emeril's Gourmet Produce, a line of seasonal gourmet produce, lettuces and herbs.

In April 2004, the second children's cookbook, “Emeril's There's A Chef in My Family” is released. It becomes a New York Times bestseller.

In March 2004, Emeril and All-Clad launch Emerilware Electric Appliance Collection and Emerilware Cast Iron Cookware.

In March 2004, Emeril and Sara Lee Foods (Hillshire Farms) launch Emeril's Gourmet Meats.

2003

In November 2003, Emeril's Miami Beach opens at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel.

In October 2003, Emeril releases his eighth book, “From Emeril's Kitchens”. It becomes a bestseller.

In August 2003, Emeril opens Emeril's Atlanta at One Alliance Center in Buckhead.

In June 2003, Emeril introduces a new line of clogs called Emeril by Sanita, with Sanita Clogs of Denmark.

In January 2003, Emeril opens his seventh restaurant, Emeril's Tchoup Chop at Universal Orlando's Royal Pacific Resort.

2002

In September 2002, the Emeril Lagasse Foundation is created to support and encourage programs creating developmental and educational opportunities for children.

In September 2002, Emeril launches a new line of California wines called Emeril's Classics, with Fetzer Vineyards.

In June 2002, Emeril launches Emerilware knives with Wusthof-Trident, the world's premier cutlery manufacturer.

In March 2002, Emeril releases his first kids cookbook, “Emeril's There's A Chef in My Soup”. It becomes a New York Times best seller within two weeks of its release.