EMERIL LAGASSE, MARIO BATALI, SAM CHOY, DANIEL BOULUD, TODD ENGLISH, NOBU MATSUHISA, MICHAEL MINA, LUCIANO PELLEGRINI, DAVID ROBINS, JOACHIM SPLICHAL, JULIAN SERRANO, CHARLIE TROTTER & NORMAN VAN AKEN JOIN TOGETHER FOR “CARNIVALE DU VIN” TO BENEFIT CHILDREN IN NEW ORLEANS

LAS VEGAS, NV (October 7, 2005) – Chef/Restaurateur Emeril Lagasse has announced that Carnivale du Vin, a culinary event and fundraiser for the Emeril Lagasse Foundation, will take place on Saturday, October 29, 2005 at Venetian Resort Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The fundraiser was originally planned to take place in Lagasse’s beloved city of New Orleans on Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29 before the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.

“It was our hope to hold the inaugural event in New Orleans, but we can’t ask a city in need to support an event of this magnitude in the near future,” says Emeril Lagasse. “While the event will be held in Las Vegas this year, Carnivale du Vin will pay tribute to New Orleans, celebrating the spirit and undeniable energy of the city, while helping raise funds for children in New Orleans whose lives have been affected by Katrina.”

At the event, Chef Emeril Lagasse will induct fellow chefs including Mario Batali, Sam Choy, Daniel Boulud, Todd English, Nobu Matsuhisa, Michael Mina, David Robins, Joachim Splichal, Julian Serrano, Charlie Trotter and Norman Van Aken into the “Krewe du Vin.” The event will feature a reception with 20 food and wine pairing stations with each chef paired with a winemaker from one of the country’s top wineries including Au Bon Climat, Bastianich Vineyards, Bonny Doon Vineyards, Caymus Vineyards, Chappellet, Domaine Serene, Gemstone Vineyard, Hundred Acres Vineyards, Lewis Cellars, Qupe Vineyards, Pahlmeyer Winery, Schrader Cellars, Spottswoode Estate Vineyards, and William Selyem. The evening will continue with a musical performance by Michael McDonald, and a top-notch auction with offerings in rare wines, culinary adventures, luxury travel, and one-of-a-kind experiences. Auction lots will include a Trip to Italy with Chef Mario Batali and Joseph Bastianich of Bastianich Vineyards; a private tennis lesson with tennis greats Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf, and the Ultimate Food Network Experience with Emeril Lagasse.

Money raised from “Carnivale du Vin” will go to support the children of the New Orleans area whose lives were affected by Hurricane Katrina. The Foundation’s beneficiaries include St. Michael’s Special School, America’s Second Harvest (Kids Café, Café Reconcile), and Covenant House.

Carnivale du Vin tickets are $1000 per person. Availability is limited. Black tie attire is recommended. For more information, please call (866) 513-0083 or (702) 414-1500. The Venetian has extended a group rate for the event, please call (877) 283-6423 and mention the code RCARN. Sponsorships are also available. Please contact kshannon@emeril.org.

About the Emeril Lagasse Foundation (ELF): The Emeril Lagasse Foundation seeks to inspire, mentor and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive and creative individuals. The foundation supports and encourages programs creating developmental and educational opportunities for children within communities where Emeril’s restaurants operate.

The Emeril Lagasse Foundation was established in the Spring of 2002, and is the realization of Chef Emeril’s dream to improve the quality of young people’s lives. His continuous efforts to support and be actively involved with children’s charities allows him the opportunity to not only raise funds for his Foundation, but to create partnerships that help others with their own charitable endeavors. The Foundation combines the energy and passion of Chef Emeril, along with that of his many friends and partners, in order to have greater impact on the communities where Emeril’s restaurants operate, and to benefit the charitable recipients it supports.

Through innovative partnerships, programs and special events, along with support from corporate and individual donations, the Emeril Lagasse Foundation embraces a unique opportunity to grant funds to children’s organizations that have a culinary and/or educational component, and to eventually enrich the lives of many young people through the creative art of cooking so that they may look towards a future of creativity, opportunity and hope.

NEW YORK, NY – (Saturday, October 22, 2005) Wine Spectator magazine presented Emeril Lagasse with its Distinguished Service Award at the Wine Experience held in New York City on October 20-22. The award is given to individuals who have made significant and long-lasting contributions to the wine industry. The first award was given in 1982 to German winemaker Alfred Fromm, and there are now 24 luminaries from around the world who have received this prestigious honor. Other past honorees include Robert Mondavi (1984), Eric de Rothschild (1993), Julia Child (1998) and Francis Ford Coppola (2003). All have displayed a passion for excellence, an appetite for innovation and a commitment to sharing the fruits of their success with those less fortunate. Two of Lagasse’s restaurants, Emeril’s New Orleans and Delmonico Steakhouse in Las Vegas hold the prestigious Wine Spectator Grand Award.

WHAT:
Put on your dancing shoes and appetite for this weekend’s Crescent City ThrowDown, the Hurricane Katrina benefit for New Orleans musicians. Louisiana musical favorites Beausoleil and the SubDudes will play while Chef de Cuisine Chris Wilson of Emeril’s New Orleans cooks in appreciation of the music and culture of the Crescent City.

Chef Wilson will prepare Emeril’s signature New Orleans Style Barbecued Shrimp, Crabmeat Remoulade, Seafood & Andouille Sausage Gumbo and Bananas Foster Bread Pudding with Anglaise Sauce.

Proceeds of the event will go directly to The Preservation Hall “Do You Know What it Means” Foundation and Tipitina’s Artist Relief Foundation. Both foundations have set up special chapters specifically designed to assist New Orleans-based musicians/music industry workers in the wake of Katrina.

WHEN:
Sunday, October 2, 2005
5:30 - 7 p.m.

WHERE:
The Variety Playhouse 1099 Euclid Avenue – Little Five Points - Atlanta (404) 524-7354

HOW:
VIP packages are $150 and include early admittance, VIP parking, backstage meet and greet, and cuisine from Emeril’s.

Go to www.crescentcitythrowdown.com for information.

GLORIA ESTEFAN, QUEEN LATIFAH & EMERIL LAGASSE JOIN TOGETHER FOR “MIAMI ROCKS FOR RELIEF” BENEFITING HURRICANE KATRINA VICTIMS

Miami Beach, FL (September 21, 2005) Ocean Drive magazine, CBS 4-WFOR , Estefan Enterprises, Emeril’s Miami Beach, The Insider, The Loews Miami Beach Hotel, Clear Channel Radio Broadcasting and Sports Talk 790 THE TICKET are teaming up for “MIAMI ROCKS FOR RELIEF,” in effort to raise money for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The event will be held on September 30th, 2005 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel on the beach in a tented area. Gloria Estefan and Queen Latifah will both be performing at the star-studded benefit, additional artists still to be confirmed. The evening will also include guest appearances by A-list celebrities and athletes, and will feature HBO’s Entourage star Adrian Grenier.

The Insider’s Host Pat O’Brien will act as the event’s emcee and The Insider will be broadcasting its Friday show from the Loews Miami Beach Hotel, featuring exclusive interviews and rehearsals with the artists. Prior to the evening’s blockbuster concert, which includes a special performance by rock band, The Honey Brothers, Chef Emeril Lagasse, New Orleans’ most famous restaurateur and celebrity Chef Norman Van Aken will co-host a VIP sit-down dinner. The elegant meal will include performances by a top jazz band and concert guests will be treated to Emeril’s famous gumbo, both as an ode to the New Orleans’ spirit and people. The event will also feature a live and silent auction, premiere performance seating and a private after party.

Money raised from “MIAMI ROCKS FOR RELIEF” will go to, CBS 4 ’s Neighbors 4 Neighbors, The Emeril Lagasse Employee Disaster Relief Fund, MusiCares Hurricane Relief Fund and The American Red Cross.

Supporting the event are top-level sponsors Southern Wine & Spirits, Logistics Management Group, Swank Audio/Visuals, Miami Executive Aviation and The Hit Factory Criteria -Miami.

General admission tickets are available now and can be purchased through Ticketmaster for $250.00 at www.ticketmaster.com . VIP tables can be purchased by contacting Jill Martin at 305.639.4552 or jmartinmiamirock@aol.com.

Press Contact:
Lauren Reitman: 305.532.2544 x 1255 laurenicole@oceandrive.com

Laura Mejia: 305.695.7053 LMejia@estefan.com
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New Orleans, LA (September 15, 2005) – Chef/Restaurateur Emeril Lagasse has announced his dedication to the rebuilding of the city of New Orleans. Lagasse plans to reopen his New Orleans restaurants as soon as possible. Famous for his innovative “new New Orleans” cuisine, Lagasse is the owner of three New Orleans restaurants including Emeril’s in the Warehouse District, NOLA Restaurant in the French Quarter, and Emeril’s Delmonico in the Garden District. Lagasse’s corporate office, Emeril’s Homebase, is also located in New Orleans. Emeril’s Homebase houses Lagasse’s restaurant operations, as well as cookbook and recipe development and testing, product shipping, the emerils.com website, and a store front.

“Over the past two weeks, I have focused on making sure my family, my friends, and my staff are safe,” says Lagasse. “The city of New Orleans is my home and it is a place that I love and my heart goes out to the many victims of the hurricane. I am completely dedicated to rebuilding this great city.”

“We are very concerned for our many employees and their families who have been displaced by this disaster,” says Lagasse. “We have been in contact with many of our staff, but there are also many who we have not yet been able to reach. We ask them to please call us toll-free at 1-877-578-8884 and let us know how they and their families are doing. We have tried to place as many of our employees as we can at our existing restaurants – many have relocated to Atlanta, Orlando, Miami and Las Vegas where they have family or friends. We’ve also received a generous outpouring from other restaurateurs around the country willing to help place our employees in jobs in other cities.”

“At this time, we are still assessing the extent of damage to the restaurants and our Homebase office,” says Eric Linquest, Vice President of Emeril’s Homebase. “However, it appears that the neighborhoods where our restaurants are located have been spared the major flooding that took place in other areas of city. It’s our hope to open as soon as the city is safe for our employees to return, and its safe to open our doors.”

“The New Orleans restaurant industry has an unbelievable spirit – and we’re all dedicated and passionate about our cuisine, and our community,” says Lagasse. “I have no doubt that it will be a struggle, but I look forward to building a new New Orleans and an even better food city in the future.”

Bio information: Chef, Restaurateur, Television Personality and Author

Emeril Lagasse originally moved to New Orleans in 1983 to work for Dick and Ella Brennan, at their legendary restaurant, Commander’s Palace, where he was executive chef for seven and a half years. In 1990, Lagasse opened Emeril’s Restaurant in the chic Warehouse District in downtown New Orleans. Lagasse is now the chef-proprietor of nine restaurants including three in New Orleans, two in Las Vegas, two in Orlando, one in Atlanta and one in Miami. Lagasse is a national TV personality. Lagasse joined the Food Network in 1993 and celebrated his 1500th show with the network in 2005. He is the host of both “The Essence of Emeril” and “Emeril Live”, which reaches over 78 million homes daily. Lagasse is also the food correspondent for “Good Morning America” and appears on Friday mornings.

Lagasse is also a best-selling author. In 1993 he published the best-selling cookbook Emeril’s New New Orleans Cooking, which introduced his creative approach to Creole cuisine. Nine other books have followed including Louisiana Real and Rustic, Emeril’s Creole Christmas, Emeril’s TV Dinners, Every Day’s A Party, Prime Time Emeril, Emeril’s There’s A Chef in My Soup, From Emeril’s Kitchens, his second children’s cookbook, Emeril’s There’s A Chef in My Family and Emeril’s Potluck. His eleventh book, Emeril’s Delmonico will debut in October 2005. In September 2002, Emeril established the Emeril Lagasse Foundation to support and encourage programs creating developmental and educational opportunities for children. Lagasse’s corporate office, Emeril’s Homebase, is located in New Orleans. Emeril’s Homebase houses Lagasse’s restaurant operations, as well as cookbook and recipe development and testing, product shipping, the emerils.com website, and a store front for Lagasse’s signature products.

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New Orleans, LA (September 15, 2005) – Chef/Restaurateur Emeril Lagasse has announced his dedication to the rebuilding of the city of New Orleans. Lagasse plans to reopen his New Orleans restaurants as soon as possible. Famous for his innovative “new New Orleans” cuisine, Lagasse is the owner of three New Orleans restaurants including Emeril’s in the Warehouse District, NOLA Restaurant in the French Quarter, and Emeril’s Delmonico in the Garden District. Lagasse’s corporate office, Emeril’s Homebase, is also located in New Orleans. Emeril’s Homebase houses Lagasse’s restaurant operations, as well as cookbook and recipe development and testing, product shipping, the emerils.com website, and a store front.

“Over the past two weeks, I have focused on making sure my family, my friends, and my staff are safe,” says Lagasse. “The city of New Orleans is my home and it is a place that I love and my heart goes out to the many victims of the hurricane. I am completely dedicated to rebuilding this great city.”

“We are very concerned for our many employees and their families who have been displaced by this disaster,” says Lagasse. “We have been in contact with many of our staff, but there are also many who we have not yet been able to reach. We ask them to please call us toll-free at 1-877-578-8884 and let us know how they and their families are doing. We have tried to place as many of our employees as we can at our existing restaurants – many have relocated to Atlanta, Orlando, Miami and Las Vegas where they have family or friends. We’ve also received a generous outpouring from other restaurateurs around the country willing to help place our employees in jobs in other cities.”

“At this time, we are still assessing the extent of damage to the restaurants and our Homebase office,” says Eric Linquest, Vice President of Emeril’s Homebase. “However, it appears that the neighborhoods where our restaurants are located have been spared the major flooding that took place in other areas of city. It’s our hope to open as soon as the city is safe for our employees to return, and its safe to open our doors.”

“The New Orleans restaurant industry has an unbelievable spirit – and we’re all dedicated and passionate about our cuisine, and our community,” says Lagasse. “I have no doubt that it will be a struggle, but I look forward to building a new New Orleans and an even better food city in the future.”

Bio information: Chef, Restaurateur, Television Personality and Author

Emeril Lagasse originally moved to New Orleans in 1983 to work for Dick and Ella Brennan, at their legendary restaurant, Commander’s Palace, where he was executive chef for seven and a half years. In 1990, Lagasse opened Emeril’s Restaurant in the chic Warehouse District in downtown New Orleans. Lagasse is now the chef-proprietor of nine restaurants including three in New Orleans, two in Las Vegas, two in Orlando, one in Atlanta and one in Miami. Lagasse is a national TV personality. Lagasse joined the Food Network in 1993 and celebrated his 1500th show with the network in 2005. He is the host of both “The Essence of Emeril” and “Emeril Live”, which reaches over 78 million homes daily. Lagasse is also the food correspondent for “Good Morning America” and appears on Friday mornings.

Lagasse is also a best-selling author. In 1993 he published the best-selling cookbook Emeril’s New New Orleans Cooking, which introduced his creative approach to Creole cuisine. Nine other books have followed including Louisiana Real and Rustic, Emeril’s Creole Christmas, Emeril’s TV Dinners, Every Day’s A Party, Prime Time Emeril, Emeril’s There’s A Chef in My Soup, From Emeril’s Kitchens, his second children’s cookbook, Emeril’s There’s A Chef in My Family and Emeril’s Potluck. His eleventh book, Emeril’s Delmonico will debut in October 2005. In September 2002, Emeril established the Emeril Lagasse Foundation to support and encourage programs creating developmental and educational opportunities for children. Lagasse’s corporate office, Emeril’s Homebase, is located in New Orleans. Emeril’s Homebase houses Lagasse’s restaurant operations, as well as cookbook and recipe development and testing, product shipping, the emerils.com website, and a store front for Lagasse’s signature products.

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