Emeril's

Emeril's is a contemporary Louisiana restaurant known for its tasting menu, a seasonally changing set of courses that reworks Chef Emeril Lagasse's classic dishes. Chef E.J. Lagasse leads the kitchen and draws on produce, seafood and ingredients from the region's farmers and fishermen. Past courses have included smoked salmon cheesecake, trout almondine and duck with pecan and whiskey sauce, and wine pairings are available. The restaurant holds two MICHELIN stars and AAA's Five Diamond designation.

Dinner is served Tuesday through Saturday, with later hours on Friday and Saturday, and reservations are made in advance. The Wine Bar at Emeril's keeps its own schedule, and private dining is available for groups. Emeril's opened in 1990 in a former warehouse on Tchoupitoulas Street in New Orleans' Warehouse District.