One of America's first TV chefs, Emeril Lagasse has drawn New Orleans visitors to his flagship Emeril's for more than 30 years. Now the chef and his son, E.J. Lagasse, are debuting their first Portuguese restaurant, 34 Restaurant & Bar, after years of development.
, his first opening in New Orleans in over eight years and the celebrity chef's first Portuguese concept. For the city of New Orleans, this marks a special occasion and yet another reason to celebrate. For Lagasse, it’s even more.
The restaurant is inspired by his late mother. “My Mom Hilda was Portuguese, originally from the Azores, and I grew up in Fall River, Massachusetts, which is home to one of the largest Portuguese American communities in the U.S.," Lagasse says. "Much of my childhood and upbringing, whether through my mom, who ran the house and kitchen, or the community, was saturated in Portuguese culture.
Emeril continues the family-first concept with his 21-year-old son, chef E.J. Lagasse, who’s already making waves helming Emeril’s flagship restaurant. The name 34 represents the newly minted partnership between himself, Emeril John Lagasse III, and son, Emeril John Lagasse IV, who’s following not only in name but in career; number 3 and 4, respectively.“While E.J.
“I think New Orleans is very receptive to embracing different cultures and cuisines," Lagasse says. "New Orleanians know and want good food, and they recognize when it’s made with love, so I’m excited to share my passion for Portuguese food and flavors.
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