New Orleans CityBusiness
September 8, 2008
by Christian Moises

David McCelvey has rejoined Emeril’s Homebase, Chef Emeril Lagasse’s restaurant company, as vice president of operations and culinary, the company announced last week.

McCelvey worked for Emeril’s for 15 years before joining Chipotle Mexican Grill’s corporate headquarters in Denver in 2007.

In his new role, he will oversee Emeril’s team of chefs and regional directors at the company’s 10 restaurants.

Emeril’s also said Doug Doran has been named director of operations for Emeril’s three Florida restaurants — Emeril’s Tchoup Chop in Orlando, Emeril’s Orlando and Emeril’s Miami Beach.

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New York Daily News
September 5th 2008
Daily News Staff

Celebrity chef Emeril signs 10-book deal

Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse has signed a 10-book deal with HarperColins, Crain’s New York Business reports. The first book in the deal is set to be released in May 2009. The book’s theme will be indoor and outdoor grilling. It will be the first book from Lagasse in four years.

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New York Post
September 5, 2008
by Keith J. Kelly

STAR CHEF TO WHIP UP 10 TITLES FOR HARPER STUDIO

Harper Studio, the new imprint of HarperCollins headed by one-time Hyperion president Robert Miller, has snagged celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse as part of its debut list of authors.

The long-term deal calls for Lagasse to publish a 10-book series on a wide range of topics over the next five to seven years.

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Crain’s New York Business
September 4, 2008
by Kira Bindrim

Chef Emeril Lagasse signed a deal to write a series of books for HarperCollins’ new, experimental imprint, HarperStudio.

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc., which owns the rights to the Emeril Lagasse franchise of books, television shows and kitchen products, on Thursday announced a 10-book deal between the celebrity chef and publisher HarperCollins.

Under the multi-year agreement, Mr. Lagasse is set to release his first book—with a focus on indoor and outdoor grilling—in May 2009. Although the chef, who is known for his enthusiastic cooking style, has produced 12 titles with HarperCollins since 1993, the book will be his first in four years. It will also be one of HarperCollins’ first releases under its new HarperStudio imprint.

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CNBC
September 4, 2008

Emeril Lagasse was a guest on CNBC’s “Power Lunch” on September 4, discussing his latest move to extend the Emeril brand.

Watch the video clip from CNBC.

Reuters
September 4, 2008
by Robert MacMillan

Rupert Murdoch’s children have the perfect gift to give to Dad come Father’s Day next year: a book on indoor and outdoor grilling by celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse that will come out on May 12, 2009. It’s the first entry in a 10-book project that Lagasse — now a member of the Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia franchise — prepared for HarperStudio, an imprint of book publisher and News Corp subsidiary HarperCollins.

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The August issue of Louisiana Cookin’ magazine profiles Chef Spencer Minch of Emeril’s Delmonico as one of their 2008 “Chefs to Watch”. The 7th annual “Chefs to Watch” dinner features five courses paired with wine and benefits Cafe Reconcile. The event will be held Tuesday, August 26 at the Harrah’s Theater in New Orleans and tickets are available now.

Chef Minch will prepare Tomato-Basil Bruschetta with Cappacolla & Balsamic Reduction and Sautéed Gulf Shrimp with Roasted Creole Tomatoes, Arugula & Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette.

View the menu or reserve tickets.

The Chefs to Watch issue is on newsstands now!

NEW ORLEANS, LA (Friday, July 18, 2008) – Wine Spectator magazine, the nation’s leading wine resource, has named Emeril’s Restaurant as a 2008 Grand Award winner – the only restaurant in Louisiana to earn the distinction.

Only 73 restaurants in the world have garnered the Grand Award honor, noted by breadth of top vintners, excellent depth in mature vintages, selection of large-format bottles, and superior organization, presentation and wine service. Read more »

Everyday Food magazine now features a fresh new section – “Everyday with Emeril”.

The July/August issue of Everyday Food is the first installment of Emeril’s new feature column, called Kick it Up—Everyday with Emeril. Inside, Martha and Emeril share grilling ideas for the perfect summer barbecue.

The Ultimate Summer Grilling issue is on newsstands now!

Hit Show to Debut with All-New, Never-Before-Seen Episodes - Beginning July 7, 2008, Seven Nights a Week at 7pm ET

NEW YORK, May 20, 2008 - Scripps Networks announced today that the ground-breaking series Emeril Live!, hosted by Chef Emeril Lagasse, will premiere with all new, never-before-seen episodes on Fine Living Network (FLN) starting July 7, 2008, and will air seven nights a week at 7pm ET, followed by The Martha Stewart Show at 8pm ET. The show will continue to air on Food Network in a new daytime slot at 2pm ET/PT weekdays. Read more »