Emeril Lagasse Foundation

Stay tuned in 2011 for news of Emeril Lagasse Foundation events and to learn more about the valuable work of its beneficiaries in the community.

Take advantage of “Cyber Monday” to bid on one-of-a-kind auction packages benefiting Emeril Lagasse Foundation for children. Our Online Auction closes tomorrow, Tuesday, November 30.

725 Patrons Raised Glasses and Paddles at Emeril Lagasse Foundation’s Sold Out Charity Event

 NEW ORLEANS (November 17, 2010) – For the 6th annual Carnivale du Vin, over 725 guests from across the country gathered in New Orleans for an evening of food, wine and music for children’s causes on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at Hilton New Orleans on the city’s scenic riverfront.

 The efforts raised $1.9 million dollars to enable Emeril Lagasse Foundation’s year-long efforts to transform education in New Orleans and brighten children’s futures – promoting mentorship, education and the arts with an investment of more than $4 million for underserved children’s causes. Next year’s Carnivale du Vin will take place on November 12, 2011 in New Orleans.

 Highlights of this year’s Carnivale du Vin include:

 — Chefs, Celebrities and Musicians Spice Up the New Orleans Scene:

 Emeril Lagasse welcomed guests as they arrived along with esteemed chefs and celebrities including the “Krewe du Vin” – Mario Batali, Gale Gand, Kevin Rathbun, Norman Van Aken, Blythe Danner, and the honorable mayor of New Orleans Mitch Landrieu.

 Adoring fans and supporters snapped photos in front of a glittering Carnivale du Vin fleur-de-lis backdrop hand screened by New Orleans based designer wallpaper company Flavor Paper.

 This year’s guests witnessed the soulful spirit of New Orleans with performances by some of New Orleans’ cultural icons – Mardi Gras Indians, trumpeters Kermit Ruffins and Jeremy Davenport, the Hornets Drumline and the prestigious McDonough #35 Gospel Choir.

 — A “Bacchus” Celebration of Food and Wine:

 To kick off Carnivale du Vin, Chef Emeril and Alden Lagasse toasted Bob and Heather Cabral of Williams Selyem Winery as they uncorked the 2010 Carnivale du Vin “Bacchus” special bottling Pinot Noir.

 Lagasse recognized winemaker Jim Clendenen as the 2010 Carnivale du Vin Honoree, commemorating his role in the charitable works of Emeril Lagasse Foundation and participation in Carnivale du Vin since its inception in 2005. Mario Batali later joined Lagasse on-stage and immortalized Clendenen by donning a blonde wig in his likeness and offering a rousing tribute of their friendship. The wig was later auctioned for $3,000.

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700 Patrons to Toast Children’s Causes at Country’s “Top 10” Charity Wine Event —  Tickets Sold-Out

NEW ORLEANS (October 26, 2010) – Each fall, the world’s most celebrated chefs and winemakers come together in New Orleans for a spirited weekend to toast the charitable works of Emeril Lagasse Foundation. The perennially sold-out Carnivale du Vin returns to New Orleans on November 13, 2010 with the stars of the food and wine world, including chefs Mario Batali, Gale Gand, Kevin Rathbun, and Norman Van Aken, along with top winemakers pouring wines from their vineyard’s special collections.

Highlights of Carnivale du Vin:

– For the 6th anniversary Carnivale du Vin, 700 guests will gather for an evening of food, wine and music for children’s causes on Saturday, November 13, 2009 at Hilton New Orleans Riverside in the heart of downtown New Orleans.

– Chef Emeril Lagasse and an all-star lineup of chefs – the 2010 “Krewe du Vin” – including Mario Batali, Gale Gand, Kevin Rathbun, and Norman Van Aken will create the ultimate wine tasting dinner – 5 courses paired with wines by the country’s most distinguished vintners.

– Some of the renowned vintners pouring remarkable wines are Au Bon Climat, G.H. Mumm, Grace Family Vineyards, Rubicon Estate and Williams Selyem. 

– Winemaker Bob Cabral of Williams Selyem Winery will uncork the Carnivale du Vin “Bacchus” special bottling Pinot Noir.

– Patrons will experience the soulful spirit of New Orleans with local artists and musical entertainment from Kool & The Gang, sponsored by Bill Edwards Presents.

– The live wine auction will feature highly sought-after private dining experiences prepared by America’s most renowned chefs, rare and deep wine collections and unique travel experiences.

– A portion of the proceeds from the Carnivale du Vin live auction will go to assist children of fishing families in South Louisiana as the region continues to recover from the Gulf Coast oil spill.

For more information, please visit www.carnivaleduvin.com or www.emeril.org.

Dine on original dishes by New Orleans high school culinary students at Emeril’s restaurants through October 31.

Emeril Lagasse and a panel of New Orleans chefs revealed that not one — but all three — original dishes submitted by NOCCA’s culinary arts students will be featured on the menus at Emeril’s restaurants this October. The winning students and their dishes are listed below. 

Congratulations to all of NOCCA’s students who participated and for dreaming up such delicious recipes!

Winners
Appetizer
$2 per dish will be donated to an Emeril Lagasse Foundation fund for NOCCA’s Culinary Arts Program.
Victoria Farmer
Creole Rabbit with Roasted Butternut Squash & Spicy Corncakes

Entrees
$10 per dish will be donated to an Emeril Lagasse Foundation fund for NOCCA’s Culinary Arts Program.
Chayil Johnson
Apricot Glazed Roasted Duck with Butternut Squash Risotto
Janeé Taylor
Louisiana Surf and Turf – Grilled Ribeye with Seafood Mashed Potatoes and Cajun Crab Boiled Asparagus

The winning dishes will be featured on the menu at Emeril’s restaurants* October 1 – 31.

* Participating Emeril’s restaurants include:
Emeril’s, NOLA, Emeril’s Delmonico – New Orleans
Emeril’s Orlando, Emeril’s Tchoup Chop – Orlando
Emeril’s Miami Beach – Miami
Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House, Delmonico Steakhouse, Table 10 – Las Vegas