Chef & Co-Owner of Emeril's in New Orleans

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E.J. Lagasse Biography

E.J. Lagasse is a New Orleans-based chef and restaurateur recognized as the youngest chef to lead a two-Michelin-starred kitchen. Lagasse serves as chef and co-owner of Emeril's, the New Orleans restaurant established by his father, Emeril Lagasse. He is noted for his contemporary Louisiana cuisine, featuring adaptations of classic Creole and Cajun dishes, as well as recipes originally developed by his father for the restaurant.

Lagasse began his culinary career at age 13, working in the kitchen at Meril Restaurant. Throughout high school, he continued to gain experience at Emeril's Coastal. During summer breaks, he staged at restaurants including Café Boulud and Le Bernardin in New York City. Lagasse attended Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island, and further developed his skills at Michelin three-star restaurants Core in London and Frantzén in Stockholm. He returned to Emeril's, where he became chef and co-owner following a renovation of the restaurant.

Lagasse has received recognition from industry organizations and publications. He was awarded the "New Talent of the Year Award" by La Liste, a French restaurant ranking and guide. Emeril's became a member of Les Grandes Tables du Monde and Relais & Châteaux, and received Five Diamonds from The AAA Guide. The restaurant was named to the World's 50 Best Restaurants list for North America and received three stars from The New York Times, as well as inclusion in the newspaper's "50 Best Restaurants in America" list.

Lagasse became the youngest chef to lead a kitchen with two Michelin stars and received the Michelin Guide American South Young Chef Award. Inspectors highlighted his refined approach to New Orleans classics and modern culinary techniques, positioning Emeril's as a legacy restaurant with global ambitions. Lagasse was named "Rising Chef of the Year" by Esquire, and Emeril's was recognized as "Comeback of the Year" in Esquire's Best New Restaurants in America issue. He was also a finalist in the "Emerging Chef" category for the James Beard Foundation Awards.

Lagasse has redefined Emeril's by blending Creole cuisine with fine dining while maintaining the restaurant's tradition and warmth. He serves on the board of directors of the Emeril Lagasse Foundation, supporting youth development in the culinary field. Lagasse continues to influence the restaurant industry and fine dining in New Orleans, setting new standards for the next generation of chefs.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/06/2026.

E.J. Lagasse Videos

The 22-Year Old Chef Running a 2-Michelin-Star Restaurant | On The Line | Bon Appétit

The 22-Year Old Chef Running a 2-Michelin-Star Restaurant | On The Line | Bon Appétit

At just 22, Chef E.J. Lagasse has led Emeril’s in New Orleans to 2 Michelin stars, becoming one of the youngest chefs to run a two-star kitchen....

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