– 9 exclusive menus featuring tastes from around the globe – No airfare required

– “Emeril’s Passport” offers three dinners for $95

NEW ORLEANS (July 13, 2009) – Emeril Lagasse’s New Orleans restaurants – Emeril’s, NOLA and Emeril’s Delmonico – present a summer-long “Cuisines of the World” dinner series exploring some of the world’s most celebrated food cultures. Through September 30, Emeril’s chefs de cuisine will craft nightly three-course dinners for $35* inspired by nine regions – France, Italy, Spain, Morocco, Greece, India, Vietnam, Polynesia and Brazil.

Guests can also purchase an Emeril’s Passport for $95* for three meal tickets to experience three Emeril’s restaurants and select among their favorite destinations. For each Passport purchased, guests are entered to win a kitchen table experience for four guests at Emeril’s Restaurant.

* “Cuisines of the World” menus are not inclusive of tax or gratuity.

JULY
Sample Menus:
•    Emeril’s — Spain
Chef David Slater

o    Crisp Bacalao, Fresh Horseradish–Parsley Salad, Pimenton–Agave Syrup and Fresh Lime
o    Solomillo a la Plancha - Seared Hangar Steak, Patas Bravas, Gulf Shrimp Romesco and Lemon Verbena Aioli
o    Carajillo Semifredo with Crisp Churros

•    NOLA — France
Chef Josh Laskay

o    Brandied Duck Liver Mousse Pâté
o    Seafood Bouillabaisse with Texas Redfish, Gulf Shrimp, P.E.I. Mussels, Grilled Focaccia Bread, Roasted Pepper Rouille and Chardonnay Tomato Broth
o    Chocolate-Raspberry Stuffed Crepes and Raspberry Coulis

•    Emeril’s Delmonico — Italy
Chef Spencer Minch

o    Rigatoni & Sweet Sausage Ragout with Aged Provolone and Sweet Basil
o    Braised Beef Involtini
o    Panna Cotta with Roasted Peaches and Prosecco

AUGUST
•    Emeril’s — India
•    NOLA — Greece
•    Emeril’s Delmonico — Morocco

SEPTEMBER
•    Emeril’s — Polynesia
•    NOLA — Vietnam
•    Emeril’s Delmonico — Brazil

For additional details, including monthly menus, information on Emeril’s Passport and the kitchen table dinner promotion, please visit emerils.com/passport. Passports may be purchased at any of Emeril’s New Orleans restaurants or at the Emeril’s Homebase store located at 829 St. Charles Avenue. Reservations may be made by calling Emeril’s at 504-528-9393, NOLA at 504-522-6652, or Emeril’s Delmonico at 504-525-4937, or 1-888-EMERIL-8.

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