‘Super Chef Battle: An Iron Chef America Event’ Premieres January 3rd at 8pm ET/PT

Iron Chefs Bobby Flay and Mario Batali To Be Joined By Emeril Lagasse and White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford

First Lady Michelle Obama Challenges Chefs to Use The White House Kitchen Garden’s Produce to Create a Meal for America
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 – Food Network stars Mario Batali, Bobby Flay and Emeril Lagasse travel to the White House to take part in an unprecedented culinary competition in Super Chef Battle, a special two-hour episode of Iron Chef America. Greeted by First Lady Michelle Obama, the chefs are joined by White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford and receive their challenge: create a meal for America using The White House Kitchen Garden’s produce as their secret ingredients. The special episode premieres Sunday, January 3rd at 8pm ET/PT. Read more »

Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem Announces Opening of “Burgers And More by Emeril” and New Branch of the Famed Carnegie Deli on November 22

Bethlehem, PA (November 2, 2009) – Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem today announced plans to open two new restaurants – Burgers And More by Emeril, the first-ever burger restaurant by world-renowned Chef Emeril Lagasse, and a new branch of the famous New York City Carnegie Deli. Both restaurants will launch at the Sands Bethlehem property on November 22. Read more »

In his new book EMERIL 20-40-60: Fresh Food Fast, America’s beloved chef Emeril Lagasse helps bring fresh, delicious meals to the table in minutes.

Packed with 140 recipes and divided into three easy sections — it’s never been simpler to find the perfect dish to match even the most hectic schedule.

• 20 minutes to spare | Broiled Salmon with a Warm Tomato-Lemon Vinaigrette
• Craving a bit more BAM | Spicy Pork Wraps with Creamy Coleslaw
• Slow cooked taste in just under an hour | Roasted Turkey Breast with Bacon and Sage

Feeling the stress of the holidays with all of the shopping, cleaning, wrapping and entertaining? Preparing your very first holiday dinner? Escape from the holiday bustle with an easy and impressive feast — Bacon Braised Green Beans (25 minutes), or Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes (40 minutes), Roast Turkey Breast with Bacon and Sage (57 minutes) or Pork Loin with Apples and Prunes (60 minutes).

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Lagasse Gives Fans New Destination to Savor the Game

LAS VEGAS (September 25, 2009) – Chef Emeril Lagasse today celebrates the grand opening of Lagasse’s Stadium – a sports bar, entertainment venue and restaurant at The Palazzo Resort-Hotel-Casino. Tonight, professional athletes and stars will join Chef Lagasse on the “green carpet” turf before joining fans for the action inside at the ultimate tailgate party to kick off the season at Lagasse’s Stadium. Read more »

Macy’s “Come Together” Campaign Aims to Inspire Charitable Dinner Parties Across the Nation to Aid Domestic Hunger

Innovative Awareness and Fundraising Campaign Features One-Stop Online Destination For Planning The Perfect Dinner Gathering

Campaign Launches with TV Spots Featuring Macy’s “Star” Designers Jessica Simpson, Queen Latifah, Mariah Carey, Usher, Martha Stewart, Emeril Lagasse, Tommy Hilfiger and Donald Trump Read more »

Famed Chef Brings New Game Day Destination to the Las Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS (August 6, 2009) – Chef Emeril Lagasse and The Palazzo today announced Lagasse’s Stadium – a ground-breaking new place to dine, watch and play – opening this fall at The Palazzo Resort-Hotel-Casino. Sports fans will be in the center of the action while enjoying Chef Emeril’s world-famous cuisine and warm hospitality in this new state-of-the-art venue. Read more »

Emeril Lagasse will be the featured guest on the YES Network’s latest episode of CenterStage, premiering Wednesday, July 29, at 11:00 pm ET, immediately following the network’s coverage of the Tampa Bay-Yankees baseball game.   On Wednesday’s show, taped in front of a studio audience, Emeril talks about his rise to stardom, his move to television, his restaurants and more.

CenterStage is the one-hour Emmy-nominated one-on-one interview show hosted by Michael Kay whose guests include the biggest names in sports and entertainment.

The YES Network is available throughout New York State and Connecticut and in parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania on cable and on the television services provided by Verizon (FiOS) and AT&T (U-verse).   It is also available nationally on DirecTV (Channel 631), on Verizon and AT&T’s television services, and on select cable systems.  For more information on “CenterStage” on YES Network, please visit www.yesnetwork.com.

Lagasse’s New Cookware Collection Available at Macy’s

NEW YORK, Jul 23, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) — This summer, Macy’s (NYSE:M) will welcome Emeril Lagasse, one of America’s most beloved celebrity chefs, to its esteemed Macy’s Culinary Council, a culinary initiative that aims to impact the way customers shop, cook and eat at home. Lagasse will join fellow Council members such as Todd English, Tyler Florence, Cat Cora, Rick Bayless, Ming Tsai and Govind Armstrong, as a face of Macy’s housewares and food divisions. Read more »

Born out of Chef Emeril Lagasse’s commitment to give back to his alma mater, Johnson & Wales University, the annual Emeril Lagasse Golf Classic is a unique event benefiting the renowned chef’s endowed scholarship fund. This year’s event kicks off on Mon, Sep 21, with tournament play the following day, Tue, Sep 22 at the fabled Newport Country Club in Newport, Rhode Island.

The 2008 tournament raised more than $500,000. Four scholarships were awarded to deserving culinary students from each of JWU’s campuses in Providence, North Miami, Denver and Charlotte.

Mark Your Calendar
The kick off dinner for this year’s event takes place on Mon, Sep 21, with tournament play the following day.

You can register for the event online, as well as view options for tournament play, sponsorship packages and information regarding in-kind donations.

For further details, please visit the Emeril Golf Classic detail page at the Johnson & Wales University website or contact Jennifer Fustino, tournament manager, 401-598-4676.

Written By: Heather Ray of The Saturday Evening Post

Before the TV shows, celebrity guest appearances, cookbooks, restaurants, and “Bam,” there was a time when the celebrity chef we know today, Emeril Lagasse, was but a teenage drummer, baking bread in a Portuguese bakery in his hometown of Fall River, Massachusetts. Declining a full scholarship to the New England Conservatory of Music, he took the first step to following his heart, marching to the beat of his own drum on a culinary journey that would lead him to stardom.

Upon earning a degree and honorary doctorate from the highly respected Johnson & Wales University, Lagasse traveled to France to refine his skills and master the techniques of classic French cuisine. Shortly after returning to the United States, he opened his first restaurant in the Big Easy, aptly called Emeril’s. Two years later, he launched his second restaurant; three years later, his third; three more years, his fourth… Read more »