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Career Highlights
Awards & Recognition
★2 Michelin Stars for Emeril's Restaurant (2025)
★James Beard Award Best Southeast Regional Chef (1991)
★James Beard Foundation Humanitarian of the Year (2013)
★Emmy Award Outstanding Culinary Program for Eat the World series
★Cable Ace Award Best Informational Show for Emeril Live (1997)
★Restaurant of the Year by Esquire magazine (1990)
★Wine Spectator Grand Award recipient since 1999
Notable Facts
→Chef and proprietor of 10+ restaurants across New Orleans, Las Vegas, and cruise ships
→Hosted over 2,000 shows on Food Network including Emeril Live and Essence of Emeril
→Best-selling author of 19 cookbooks
→Son E.J. Lagasse runs flagship Emeril's restaurant which earned 2 Michelin stars in 2025
→Established Emeril Lagasse Foundation with over $20M in grants distributed
→Known for catchphrases 'BAM!' and 'Kick it up a notch!'
→Former executive chef at Commander's Palace in New Orleans
→Chief Culinary Officer for Carnival Cruise Lines since 2022
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