Emeril Lagasse

Emeril Lagasse

American celebrity chef and restaurateur (born 1959)

66 years oldLibraUnited States

Biography

Emeril John Lagasse III ( EM-ə-rəl lə-GAH-see; born October 15, 1959) is an American chef, restaurateur, television personality, cookbook author, and National Best Recipe award winner for his "Turkey and Hot Sausage Chili" recipe in 2003. He is a regional James Beard Award winner, known for his mastery of Creole and Cajun cuisine and his self-developed "New New Orleans" style. He is of Portuguese descent on his mother's side while being of French heritage through his father. He is the father of Chef E. J. Lagasse.

He has appeared on a wide variety of cooking television shows, including the long running Food Network shows Emeril Live and Essence of Emeril, and is associated with several catchphrases, including "Kick it up a notch!" and "Bam!". In 2005, Lagasse's portfolio of media, products, and restaurants was estimated to generate US$150 million annually in revenue.

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Emeril Lagasse is 66 years old (born October 15, 1959).
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Emeril Lagasse was born on October 15, 1959.
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Emeril Lagasse was born in Fall River.
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Emeril Lagasse's zodiac sign is Libra.
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Emeril Lagasse is a citizen of United States.
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Emeril Lagasse is known as restaurateur, chef, non-fiction writer, businessperson.
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Wikidata lists 1 child of Emeril Lagasse.

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