Emeril Lagasse Welcomes Celebrity Guests and Musicians On Variety Show Filled with Celebration and Cuisine

New York, NY – March 8, 2010 – Emeril Lagasse is ready to show viewers that there’s more to him than – BAM!  Today, ION Television announces that Grammy-nominated saxophonist Dave Koz has been named the bandleader for its first original non-scripted series, “The Emeril Lagasse Show.”  Viewers will feel like part of the celebration as they are welcomed to join Emeril’s home-like set each week.  Emeril, with the help of his band, led by Dave Koz, will welcome celebrity guests and musicians to break news and break bread as he shares his world, his friends and his passion for food with the studio and home audience.

The new weekly, entertainment television show featuring celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse will premiere on Sunday, April 18, at 8:00 PM, ET.  The one-hour variety show combines Emeril’s love of food, entertaining, music and fun as he gives new meaning to the term, “let the good times roll.”

“The pairing of Dave Koz as bandleader with Emeril Lagasse reinforces the fun and vibrant energy this show will deliver each week,” said ‘The Emeril Lagasse Show’ Executive Producer Karen Katz.  “This is a wonderful opportunity to show the many sides of Emeril Lagasse. He is not only America’s adored chef, but also a master showman, musician and host, who is now introducing viewers to more than just food.   What we’d like audiences to see is that some of the best and happiest times take place in our own living rooms, where food, friends and music set the stage for great fun.  Having world-class musician Dave Koz as our bandleader will jazz up the festivities that much more.”

Every episode of “The Emeril Lagasse Show” will feature a themed-celebration, with the series’ premiere to kick off with a proper “Housewarming Party,” where some of Emeril’s special friends and new neighbors will drop by to welcome him to the neighborhood.  Other themes will include “Sports Night,” in which Emeril throws a big tailgater on the set with one of America’s favorite sports heroes; “Now That’s Italian” features a world renowned Italian chef who stops by for an Italian cooking duel with Emeril; “Heartland/Country” celebrates the music and food of our nation’s heartland with one of Nashville’s favorite music stars; “Family Show” welcomes kids and all things family, including Emeril’s son E.J., who cooks up his own signature dish; and “Emeril’s Favorite Things” lets fans get up close and personal with our host.

Six-time Grammy nominee Dave Koz (www.davekoz.com) has established himself as a multi-platinum artist, humanitarian, entrepreneur, radio host and instrumental music advocate, and was recently honored with a sidewalk star on Hollywood Boulevard’s Walk of Fame.  He has played with musical luminaries including Burt Bacharach, Ray Charles, Natalie Cole, Celine Dion, Kenny Loggins, U2, Luther Vandross and Rod Stewart.   His body of best-selling work, most on the Capitol Records label, includes the gold-certified Lucky Man; The Dance, which spawned five Top 5 contemporary jazz hits; Saxophonic, which produced four more singles hits and garnered two Grammy nominations; the Grammy-nominated At the Movies; and Dave Koz-Greatest Hits, a retrospective collection of his smash singles.

Koz serves as a radio personality on both the Smooth Jazz Radio Network and serves as host of the Dave Koz Radio Show, which is nationally syndicated nationwide.  The founder of Rendezvous Entertainment, Koz also works with the Starlight Children’s Foundation, the Grammy Foundation Artists Committee as well as with NARAS (National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences) and the board of Governors of the Grammy Foundation.

National TV personality Chef Emeril Lagasse is the chef/proprietor of thirteen restaurants across the country.  Emeril (www.emerils.com) is the best-selling author of fourteen cookbooks including his latest, Emeril 20-40-60:  Fresh Food Fast. In September 2002, Emeril established the Emeril Lagasse Foundation to support and encourage culinary arts and education programs for children.  As of November 2009, Emeril Lagasse Foundation has given over $3.2 million to children’s causes in New Orleans and on the Gulf Coast.

World-renowned New Orleans chef Emeril Lagasse is hosting his radio show Cooking with Emeril live from Emeril’s Miami Beach restaurant Friday, February 5 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm ET on SIRIUS XM.

Emeril and an all-star lineup of guests including acclaimed chef/restaurateur Mario Batali, Chef Greg Hardesty of Indianapolis’ Recess and Chef Allison Vines-Rushing of New Orleans’ MiLA will share their favorite game day entertaining tips and tailgating recipes, and take calls from listeners nationwide.

Other special guests include gospel music stars Bebe and CeCe Wynans, headliners of the weekend’s official gospel celebration, and Chef Douglas Rodriguez, known as the creator of the Nuevo Latino Movement, who will discuss Miami’s dynamic food scene and modern Cuban cuisine.

Cooking with Emeril airs live on Martha Stewart Living Radio, SIRIUS channel 112 and XM channel 157 as part of “The Best of SIRIUS” package. Listeners can call 1-866-675-6675 or email questions to radio@marthastewart.com.

On Sunday, February 7, Emeril’s Miami Beach will kick off the Big Game with the ultimate tailgate party starting at 4:30pm featuring New Orleans game day favorites like Gulf Fish Court Bouillon with Grits, New Orleans Muffalettas, Chicken & Sausage Gumbo, Kicked Up Chili and Emeril’s King Cake, plus an open bar. Entry is $125 per person inclusive. View the menu.

Be part of “The Emeril Lagasse Show” live studio audience. Show premiere April 18.

“The Emeril Lagasse Show” will feature one of America’s most popular chefs as he has never been seen before. Each week, Emeril will welcome celebrity guests, musicians and entertainers to break news and break bread as Emeril shares his world, his friends and his passions with the studio audience and viewers at home. A house band will be on set, playing live music and interacting with Emeril, guests and audience. The show also will include entertaining and surprising field pieces that will be shot in and around New York City where the show will be taped.

TICKET AVAILABILITY / FILMING SCHEDULE

“The Emeril Lagasse Show” tapes during the daytime beginning in early March 2010. Ticket holders should plan to be in the New York area and are responsible for their own transportation to the studio.

STUDIO LOCATION
“The Emeril Lagasse Show” will be filmed in New York City.

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Show 1 - Tuesday, March 9th, 4:00PM
Show 2 - Wednesday, March 10th, 1:00PM
Show 3 - Wednesday, March 10th, 5:00PM - Family Show
Show 4 - Thursday, March 11th, 12:00PM
Show 5 - Thursday, March 11th, 4:00PM
Show 6 - Friday, March 12th, 12:00PM - Guy’s Night (Men Only Please)
Show 7 - Friday, March 12th, 4:00PM
Show 8 - Saturday, March 13th, 12:00PM
Show 9 - Saturday, March 13th, 4:00PM
Show 10 - Thursday, March 18th, 1:00PM
Show 11 - Thursday, March 18th, 5:00PM
Show 12 - Friday, March 19th, 12:00PM
Show 13 - Friday, March 19th, 4:00PM
Any Show - The more flexible you are the more likely you are to get tickets.

Example: Emeril Lagasse / yourname@website.com / (212 ) 555-5555 / 25-30 / 2 tickets / Any Show

Please note:
The show will be filming during the daytime in March 2010. You should receive a response within a few days of your request. As soon as the taping schedule is set, we will email you with detailed information on how to receive tickets. Ticket recipients are randomly selected from all requests received. Please DO NOT submit multiple ticket requests.

For additional info on show tickets, please visit www.theblacklistnyc.com/emeril.

For the show schedule, please visit www.iontelevision.com.

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Thank you for your interest in “The Emeril Lagasse Show.”

Chefs de Cuisine from Emeril’s, NOLA Restaurant & Emeril’s Delmonico Join Event’s Culinary Team

New Orleans—On Sunday, March 21st, 2010, the state’s most celebrated chefs will come together at Kingsley House for a fundraiser benefiting the James Beard Foundation. Chefs have teamed up with each other and local farmers and fishermen to create a menu that is a true testament to the quality ingredients native to Louisiana. Read more »

Emeril on Good Morning America
Tune in to Good Morning America on Friday (1/8) in the 8:30am half hour, as Chef Emeril shares delicious ways to keep warm this winter with three simple soups from Emeril 20-40-60: Fresh Food Fast –
Garden Vegetable Soup, Chicken and Rice Soup, and Broccoli and Cheese Soup.

Emeril on Food Network’s “The Best Thing I Ever Ate”
Ever wonder what the chefs eat in their free time? Tune in to Food Network on Friday (1/8) at 10pm ET to “The Best Thing I Ever Ate.” Chef Emeril reveals one of his “Hometown Favorites” – Giada De Laurentiis, Alton Brown, Ina Garten also reveal the best thing they’ve ever eaten in their hometowns.

“Super Chef Battle” Scores Big Ratings
Sunday’s Iron Chef America “Super Chef Battle” was the highest-rated program on cable on Sunday night, with 7.6 million viewers – the highest-rated, most-watched night in network history. Food Network was also the most-watched network on cable.

MIAMI

Arsht Center “Celebrity Chef Series”
On Saturday (1/9), Chef Emeril will take part in the finale of the Celebrity Chef Series, hosted by guest interviewer chef Norman Van Aken, at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami. Emeril will host a cooking demonstration of his favorite recipes featuring South Florida ingredients, followed by an intimate interview where he’ll share his culinary journey, and a question-and-answer session with the audience. For more information, visit www.arshtcenter.org.

The new restaurant at Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem, Burgers And More by Emeril, is an early holiday gift.

The eatery, which promises ”the ultimate burger experience,” delivered one of the best burgers I’ve eaten.

Burgers And More is the first-ever hamburger restaurant from celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse. He already operates the upscale Emeril’s Chop House at the Bethlehem casino.

Bright and unfussy contemporary style signals the new restaurant’s approachable spirit when it comes to cost as well as fare.

Tables in a variety of colors keep the ambience casual. But the open kitchen — with its parade of fat burgers in the pick-up queue — is clearly the focus.

Of course hamburgers get their due here, but the fare includes burgers a long way from beef.

Read the full The Morning Call article.

Emeril 20-40-60: FRESH FOOD FAST Offers Timesaving Solutions for Holidays and Everyday

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With more Americans cooking at home, rather than dining out or ordering in, we are always looking for quick tips, new recipes and simple techniques to create healthful meals for the family on the go. Whatever the amount of time you have, there’s a delicious recipe that will fit your schedule.

In his latest cookbook, Emeril: 20-40-60: FRESH FOOD FAST, Lagasse divides his recipes into three sections based on the amount of time they will take you to prepare.

In under 20 minutes you can make:

• Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
• Balsamic Marinated Cremini Mushrooms
• Glazed Radishes with Tarragon
• Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

In under 40 minutes you can make:

• Carrot Ginger Soup
• Bacon Braised Green Beans
• Skillet Corn Cakes with Stewed Cherries

And if you have a whole hour, you can go slow-and-easy:

• Seared Salmon with Lentils
• Roast Turkey Breast with Bacon and Sage

Emeril shares a few of his favorite recipes from the book including Pressed Roast Turkey, Pesto and Provolone Sandwiches and Boneless Pork Chops Parmigiana. When added to his signature side dishes like Sautéed Yellow Squash with Carrots and Tarragon or Bacon Braised Green Beans, you can make any meal a special feast and enjoy fresh food fast.

Source: NewsInfusion

NEW YORK – November 17, 2009 – During a special live broadcast on SIRIUS XM Radio today, Martha Stewart and Emeril Lagasse announced that starting the week of November 30, Emeril will host his first live call-in radio show, Cooking with Emeril. The broadcast will air twice-weekly on Stewart’s exclusive satellite radio channel, Martha Stewart Living Radio. Read more »