With kicked up Creole flair, America’s favorite chef celebrates the legendary Delmonico’s 110th anniversary with the launch of his latest cookbook:

EMERIL’S DELMONICO
A Restaurant with a Past
By Emeril Lagasse

LOS ANGELES
Tuesday, October 4
7: 00PM
Borders Books & Music
475 S. Lake Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 304-9773

NEW JERSEY
Thursday, October 6
5: 30 PM
BJ’S WHOLESALE CLUB #94
110 Route 23
North Riverdale, NJ 07457

NEW YORK
Saturday, October 8
2: 00pm
Barnes & Noble, #2234
555 Fifth Avenue at 46th Street, 2nd floor
New York, NY 10017

WASHINGTON DC
Tuesday, October 11
7: 00 PM
SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES
730- 21st Street, N.W.
Lisner Auditorium (campus of George Washington U)
Washington, DC 20560

RALEIGH
Wednesday, October 12
6: 00 PM
BARNES & NOBLE #2647
760 SE Maynard
Cary, NC 27511

PHILADELPHIA
Wednesday, October 19
6: 00 PM
SAM’S WHOLESALE CLUB
Franklin Mills, 1000
Franklin Mills Circle
Philadelphia, PA 19154

TEXAS
Wednesday, November 2
3: 00pm
FORT HOOD MILITARY BASE
Clear Creek PX, Bldg 50004
Fort Hood, TX
*event limited to customers w/military id cards

CHICAGO
Saturday, November 12
12:00pm
MARSHALL FIELDS
Lower Level, 111 S. State Street
Chicago, IL 60603

AUSTIN
Tuesday, December 6
6: 00 PM
WAL-MART, AUSTIN
9300 S I H 35 Bldg B
Austin, TX 78748

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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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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Shepherd Center’s 2005 Legendary PartyThe Epicurean, A Culinary ExperienceATLANTA (August 4, 2005)—The Legendary Party will take place on November 5, 2005 at the new InterContinental, Buckhead. The Legendary Party is Shepherd Center’s black-tie event and the Center’s largest and most successful fundraising event. Over the past 16 years, the Legendary Party has raised more than $5.7 million to benefit the patients and families of Shepherd Center. The proceeds from the 2005 Legendary Party will help support Shepherd Center’s Patient and Family Housing and Transportation Fund, which allows families of patients to live in nearby apartments owned by Shepherd Center while their loved one is undergoing treatment at the Center. The evening’s festivities will include cocktails, gourmet dining, live and silent auction, dancing to Moonstruck and The Joe Gransden Quartet, at midnight, Varsity Jr. will provide chili dogs and fried pies. Read more »

‘From Emeril’s Kitchen’ Live TV Special to Air July 16 on Shop at Home
Wednesday July 13, 2005

Food Network personality Emeril Lagasse will demo Emeril-brand products during live appearances at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 16, 2005

NASHVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–July 13, 2005– Emeril Lagasse is known for being a Food Network personality, a celebrity chef, and a restauranteur. And on Saturday, July 16, Emeril Lagasse will add Shop at Home host to his growing list of credentials.

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The New Orleans Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau, in conjuntion with Chef Emeril’s Restaurants and dozens of New Orleans’ finest eateries, has announced the first annual New Orleans Restaurant Month, “Parade of Cuisine,” for the month of August 2005.The restaurant celebration is a natural fit for a city whose cuisine is an integral part of its history, fabric and culture. It is expected to be a cultural mainstay for years to come. Read more »