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.

Make gift giving easy for any Emeril fan, culinary artist or budding gourmet, or just for yourself. Set comes in a customized re-usable Emeril Gift Box, and topped off with a custom Emeril label.
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DELMONICO STEAKHOUSE WINS COVETED ‘GRAND AWARD’
FROM WINE SPECTATOR MAGAZINE

LAS VEGAS, NV (July 20, 2004) - Wine Spectator magazine has named Delmonico Steakhouse a Grand Award winner in their August 31 issue. Chef/proprietor Emeril Lagasse is also featured on the cover of the magazine. The Grand Award is the highest honor, given to restaurants that show “a passionate, uncompromising devotion to the quality of their wine program.” Typically, winning restaurants offer 1,250 selections or more and feature serious breadth of top producers, outstanding depth in mature vintages, a selection of large-format bottles, excellent harmony with the menu and superior organization, presentation and wine service. Delmonico Steakhouse is Lagasse’s second restaurant to receive a Grand Award. His flagship restaurant, Emeril’s in New Orleans received the award in 1999.
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Emeril’s Potluck
Comfort Food with a Kicked-Up Attitude
by Emeril Lagasse

America’s favorite chef Emeril Lagasse is ready to party.

Parties and celebrations mean food. Lots of food: tureens of soup, platters of chicken, bowls of salad, casseroles of baked pasta. From family reunions to holiday buffets, summer barbecues to tailgate parties, and weekend brunches to bridal showers, Emeril’s Potluck offers crowd-pleasing dishes perfect for gatherings with friends and family.

Emeril’s Potluck brings together everything Emeril loves most about cooking and eating. The food is simple, flavorful, and perfect for sharing at any get-together. Each recipe serves a whopping 8 to 10 people, but don’t assume you’re making too much — everyone will be heading back for seconds and thirds of these Emerilized starters, entrees, drinks, sides, and desserts.

Start by toasting the occasion with a glass of Champagne Punch, a Watermelon Daiquiri, or an Orange Emeril. Then let the feast begin! Classic Blue Cheese Dip, Alain’s Sweet and Spicy Asian Wings, or Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms will get your party started right! Main courses range from Olive-Stuffed Leg of Lamb and Creole Mustard and Herb-Wrapped Beef Tenderloin to homey favorites such as Charlotte’s Lasagna Bolognese, Penne à la Vodka Casserole, and Tuna Tetrazzini. Of course, it wouldn’t be a party without dessert, so save room for Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie, Strawberry Shortcake, and Emeril’s Tiramisu.

The recipes are quick, easy, and portable. Enjoy these dishes at home or take them on the road. Emeril’s Potluck — so foolproof, so easy, so crowd pleasing that luck has nothing to do with it.
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