A Tribute to the Flavors of Portugal
Chef Emeril Lagasse's newest restaurant, which is called 34 Restaurant & Bar and is a Portuguese restaurant inspired by his late mother Hilda, is opening in New Orleans this month.
Lagasse grew up in Fall River, Massachusetts, which has the largest concentration of Portuguese people in the United States. Honoring his family, heritage, and hometown, 34 Restaurant & Bar will not only pay homage to all these important aspects of his identity but also will showcase his culinary achievements and seasoned skills as a longtime chef.
34 Restaurant & Bar will open in downtown New Orleans on Baronne Street, with the restaurant being a partnership project between Emeril Lagasse III and his son Emeril Lagasse IV. The name "34" is meant to signal this partnership. Promising a menu of vibrant Portuguese food, Lagasse has taken many visits to the streets of Lisbon and has put in a lot of care in curating the menu.
About Chef Lagasse
Chef Emeril Lagasse is a local celebrity and masterful chef who is known for his talent in cooking Creole and Cajun cuisine. Having graduated from Johnson & Wales University, Lagasse succeeded in becoming executive chef at Commander's Palace during his early career and then went on to open his own restaurant Emeril's. Similarly, Lagasse has accomplished many unique achievements throughout his career, including helping to select meals for astronauts aboard the International Space Station and appearing in and hosting multiple food shows. Lagasse's restaurant company, the Emeril Group, owns and operates a multitude of popular restaurants: Meril, Delmonico Steakhouse, and Emeril's Coastal Italian.
Lagasse's culinary genius will further excite and satisfy the New Orleans community with 34 Restaurant & Bar. Adding to the diversity of the culinary scene here in New Orleans, Lagasse's history of fantastic cooking ensures that he will perfectly encapsulate the flavors, techniques, and tastes of Portugal.
