Emeril’s, chef Emeril Lagasse’s iconic New Orleans restaurant that debuted in 1990, has reopened its doors after a three-month renovation. The space was redesigned under the guidance of Emeril’s son, chef E.J. Lagasse.
Working with local architecture firm Rozas Ward, the Lagasse family created a contemporary, timeless interior design concept. The new dining room features banquette seating, floor-to-ceiling venetian plaster walls, and dark walnut wainscoting.
The design intention was for “guests to feel invited into the dining room, and for them to feel like they are in New Orleans,” says E.J. Lagasse, chef patron at Emeril’s. “We made the room smaller because we wanted it to feel more intimate for guests. We also wanted to incorporate elements that encapsulate New Orleans—our music, artwork by a local artist, and our menu inspired by produce from the area’s most dedicated farmers, fishermen, and purveyors.”
