AOL City Guide Web Site Names Orlando’s Best Restaurant, Bar
Winners Based On More Than 1 Million Votes

The best place to grab a bite to eat in Orlando, Fla., is Emeril’s Restaurant at Universal Studios, according to voters on the AOL City Guide Web site.

The winners of the 2005 City’s Best were determined by more than 1 million votes, according to the site.

“Chefs Charity for Children” Benefiting St. Michael Special School

Monday, January 24 and Tuesday, January 25
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
10:00 am until 2:00 pm

The annual event benefits St. Michael Special School in New Orleans, which serves students 6 to 21 years and older who are developmentally disabled. There is also a program for young adults 22 years and older who attend the Joy Center on the St. Michael’s campus. St. Michael was founded in 1965 by the late Sister Lillian McCormack. It has served more than 5,700 students from the metropolitan and outlying areas of New Orleans.

This year, local chef Emeril Lagasse has invited his friend and fellow Food Network star Chef Mario Batali to the event. Batali is a New York restaurateur (Babbo, Esca and Otto) and is the host of Molto Mario, Mario Eats Italy, and Ciao America on Food Network. He is the author of Mario Batali Holiday Food (Clarkson Potter, 2000), Simple Italian Food (Clarkson Potter, 1998), and The Babbo Cookbook (Clarkson Potter, 2002).

Both Emeril and Mario will do cooking demonstrations for the crowd along with top New Orleans area chefs including John Besh (Restaurant August), Frank Brigtsen (Brigtsen’s), Leah Chase (Dooky Chase), John Folse (Lafitte’s Landing, Bittersweet Plantation), Goffredo Fraccaro and Aldo Marcon (La Riviera), Chris Kerageorgiou (La Provence), Gunter Preuss (Broussard’s), Wong Brothers (Trey Yuen) and David Woodward (Hilton).

Tickets are $45 each, or $450 for a table of ten
(This entitles the guest to viewing of cooking demos, coffee and sweets, a chance to win a prize, and a 2005 Chefs Charity Cookbook)

Tickets are available by calling St. Michael Special School at 504-524-6551

South Beach Wine & Food Festival: Ready to share secret recipes and prepared to cook up fabulous meals at some of the area’s finest restaurants, a Who’s Who of international celebrity chefs and food personalities–accompanied by world-renowned winemakers–will descend upon South Florida as part of the fourth annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival, February 25- 27, 2005. Emeril Lagasse, Mario Batali, Charlie Trotter, Norman Van Aken, Dean Fearing, Daniel Boulud, Nobu Matsuhisa, Nigella Lawson, Todd English, Mark Militello, Marcus Samuelsson, Rachael Ray, Tyler Florence, Giada DeLaurentiis, Ming Tsai and Dozens of other culinary superstars will strut their stuff in the demonstration tent at the festival’s Grand Tasting– two glorious days of non-stop food, wine and spirits sampling on Miaim Beach — as well as in the kitchens of one dozen of Greater Miami’s hottest dining spost as part of a magnificent dinner series featuring top vintages from around the world.

Emeril’s Culinary Demonstration
Saturday, February 26, 2005, 1:00pm-2:00 pm
Grand Tasting Village, 13th Street & Ocean Drive, Miami Beach

Winemaker Dinner Series
The Loews Miami Beach Hotel
1601 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Saturday, February 26, 7:30pm-11:30 pm
Emeril Lagasse is joined by host chef Marc Ehrler as they team up to dazzle palates. Winery host, Jim Clendenen, winemaker and owner, Au Bon Climat.

For detailed information, please visit the event web site http://sobewineandfoodfest.com.

Kendall Hamersly
Miami Herald
Published: Wednesday, November 26, 2003

He is the clown prince of the Food Network, bug-eyed and frantic, throwing together the night’s menu while he kibbitzes with the Emeril Live Band and flirts with the crowd. His catch phrases are as hokey as they are predictable: ”Pork fat is love!” ‘It’s gettin’ happy in here!” and, of course, “BAMM!”
As much butter and oil seem to ooze their way into his TV dishes as could possibly be permitted by law. Yet a visit to the ninth in New Orleans superstar chef Emeril Lagasse’s namesake chain, at the Loews Miami Beach hotel, puts an unexpected spin on this cartoonish pop-culture icon: The man is intensely serious about food.
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Available now exclusively at Emeril Lagasse’s Tchoup Chop® Restaurant in Orlando, FL. The Health Tiki mug is inspired by the Balinese hand-carved Tiki Gods found at the Tchoup Chop Tiki Bar. The mug is available exclusively at the restaurant… there is no online option here and we have no idea if Tchoup Chop has online ordering available. Complete with pierced ears and in a schweeeet emerald green glaze, Emeril’s Health Tiki Mug measures 7 1/4″ and packs a 13 oz. capacity. Sculpted by Squid.

Normally, the mug is $12 and the Mai Tai drink is $12. But at Emeril’s Tchoup Chop® Restaurant, purchased together the cost is $21. In addition to the collectible mug, the Mai Tai recipe is that of the original 1934 recipe!

An irresistible drink in a collective mug, order in person and enjoy the atmosphere of the gorgeous Polynesian styled ambience. Also, don’t forget Tchoup Chop’s delicious appetizers to complement such a original drink.

Can’t make it to Orlando just yet? Order the Tchoup Chop Health Tiki Mug via phone by calling 407.503.2467.

THE TOP TEN
Emeril’s New Orleans
800 Tchoupitoulas St. 528-9393
Sunday, October 24, 2004

By Brett Anderson
Restaurant critic

At Emeril’s, it is hard to ignore that you are dining in a corporate enterprise. There are the logos and the famous dishes, some of which you may know from television. Often you’ll find the namesake’s latest cookbook on display. And there are the crowds, a fringe benefit of full-force, cross-media publicity. Fourteen years past its opening day, Emeril’s remains, in my experience, the most difficult-to-obtain reservation in New Orleans.
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THE TOP TEN
Emeril’s New Orleans
800 Tchoupitoulas St. 528-9393
Sunday, October 24, 2004

By Brett Anderson
Restaurant critic

At Emeril’s, it is hard to ignore that you are dining in a corporate enterprise. There are the logos and the famous dishes, some of which you may know from television. Often you’ll find the namesake’s latest cookbook on display. And there are the crowds, a fringe benefit of full-force, cross-media publicity. Fourteen years past its opening day, Emeril’s remains, in my experience, the most difficult-to-obtain reservation in New Orleans.
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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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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.
Read more »