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Emeril Lagasse

Emeril Lagasse is an American celebrity chef and restaurateur. He’s appeared on cooking shows, written several books and is behind a handful of restaurants from East to West coast in the United States.

 

Much before the stardom and spotlight, Emeril was a young man growing up in Fall River, a small town in Massachusetts comprising a large Portuguese community. It was in his home’s kitchen, accompanied by his Portuguese mother, Hilda and later in a Portuguese bakery nearby that he started uncovering a passion for food.

 

Now in his 60s, Emeril Lagasse has decided to revisit his Portuguese roots for a new restaurant he will be opening with his son EJ in New Orleans, named 34 Restaurant. As part of the research for his menu, he travelled with his family and team to Portugal to unearth the flavours of his childhood.

 

A sign that says
The outside of the restaurant "Taberna das Flores", in downtown Lisbon, where Emeril and EJ will have lunch.
Two men, one resembling Emeril Lagasse, walking down the street in Lisbon.
Emeril Lagasse and his son EJ before entering Alma, a 2-Michelin start restaurant in Lisbon. It's one of their favorites.
Emeril Lagasse is adjusting a man's tie in Lisbon.
EJ Lagasse buttons up his father's shirt after lunch.
A blackboard on a wall.
Details of the restaurant "Taberna das Flores", in downtown Lisbon, where Emeril, Ej and their crew had lunch.
Two men sitting at a table in a restaurant.
Emeril Lagasse and EJ preparing to have lunch the restaurant "Taberna das Flores", in downtown Lisbon.
A group of people sitting at a table with wine glasses.
Emeril Lagasse and EJ having lunch the restaurant "Taberna das Flores", in downtown Lisbon, with David Slater, Jason and Tim - all members of Emeril's team.
A group of people sitting around a table at a restaurant.
The waiter of the restaurant "Taberna das Flores", in downtown Lisbon, where Emeril and EJ will have lunch, shows the menu for the day.
A person is holding a plate of food.
Grilled sardines straight to the table at the restaurant "Taberna das Flores", in downtown Lisbon.
A man wearing a white shirt.
Emeril Lagasse and his son EJ at Taberna das Flores in downtown Lisbon, sharing a father-son moment.
A person holding a glass of wine.
Wine at Taberna das Flores in downtown Lisbon, where Emeil Lagasse and EJ had lunch.
A man sitting at a table.
Emeril Lagasse and EJ having lunch the restaurant "Taberna das Flores", in downtown Lisbon, with David Slater, Jason and Tim - all members of Emeril's team.
A group of people sitting around a table with food.
Grilled sardines, toasted bread and grilled pepers for lunch at the restaurant "Taberna das Flores", in downtown Lisbon.
A man sitting at a table.
Emeril Lagasse and EJ having lunch the restaurant "Taberna das Flores", in downtown Lisbon, with David Slater, Jason and Tim - all members of Emeril's team.
A person eating a plate of food on a table.
Grilled sardines, toasted bread and grilled pepers for lunch at the restaurant "Taberna das Flores", in downtown Lisbon.
Two men laughing at a table in a restaurant.
Emeril Lagasse and EJ preparing to have lunch the restaurant "Taberna das Flores", in downtown Lisbon.
Two men sitting in a kitchen looking at their phones.
Emeril Lagasse and his son EJ at Taberna das Flores in downtown Lisbon, sharing a father-son moment.
Two people sitting at a table in a restaurant.
Details of the restaurant "Taberna das Flores", in downtown Lisbon, where Emeril, Ej and their crew had lunch.
A man standing in a wine store.
Emeril and EJ discuss wines to bring home to the US.
A man in a suit is hugging his son.
Emeril Lagasse and his EJ discuss wines to bring home to the USA. Photographed by Matilde Viegas for Departures.
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