This Sunday afternoon, the first in a series of competitions among young chefs across the country takes place at Emeril's. Four young chefs from various culinary schools will try to impress a panel of well-known chefs (Susan Spicer and Tory McPhail, among others), while the whole thing is hosted by Daniel Boulud (one of New York's best-known chefs). Winners will get a chance to work with some of the most renowned chefs in America in their restaurants.
They want an audience for this, and so you and I are invited to dine at Emeril's and watch the proceedings. The price is $50 per person, which includes not only lunch but a wine seminar and the chance to see the operation of Emeril's behind the scenes (with Emeril, no less.) All the proceeds will be donated to ment’or, the organizers of the whole program, which helps young people find their ways into a culinary career.
Here's the menu:
Petit Louisiana Crabmeat Cake
Creole tartar sauce
BBQ Brisket Slider
Housemade pickles, sweet housemade BBQ sauce
Andouille Sausage and Chicken Gumbo
Marinated Louisiana Crab Claws
Mini Banana Cream Pies
Tickets can be bought online here.
Emeril's
Warehouse District: 800 Tchoupitoulas. 504-528-9393. www.emerils.com/restaurant/1/Emerils-New-Orleans/.
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