Emeril's Three New Orleans Restaurants offer special Gulf seafood
Chef Emeril Lagasse celebrates Gulf Coast Seafood and Tourism Bash
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana - New Orleans restaurateur Chef Emeril Lagasse and his New Orleans area restaurants are proudly participating in the Gulf Coast Seafood & Tourism Bash sponsored by BP - a two-week celebration of Gulf Coast seafood and tourism tied to New Orleans hosting the Allstate Sugar Bowl and Allstate BCS National Championship.
Lagasse, an avid Gulf fisherman, has been cooking up several Gulf seafood-inspired tailgating recipes with players and sports enthusiasts this week and will continue to in the coming pre-game action around the BCS National Championship on Monday, January 9. From Saffron-Chili Dusted Jumbo Shrimp to Truffled Gulf Shrimp "Louis" and Etouffee of Daily Market Gulf Fish, Gulf seafood remains a top-selling dish at Lagasse's restaurants.
On Thursday, January 5, his three New Orleans restaurants: Emeril's, NOLA, and Emeril's Delmonico, began kicking up their daily specials to celebrate the Gulf's abundant seafood offerings. The specials will run through Sunday, January 15, and feature Gulf white shrimp, Louisiana oysters, swordfish, mahi mahi and lemon fish, blue crabs, and fresh local crabmeat. Last month alone, Lagasse's three New Orleans restaurants served 2,600 pounds of barbecue shrimp made with fresh Louisiana shrimp, and over 1,000 pounds of drum.
"I'm proud to be a part of this effort to continue to raise awareness about New Orleans and the entire Gulf Coast as we host two major college football games, not to mention a New Orleans Saints playoff game," said Chef Emeril Lagasse, "When you choose Gulf Coast seafood, you're supporting the traditions, lifestyles, and rich food culture that we all know and love. Gulf seafood has always been a cornerstone of my restaurants' menus and a big part of my recreational life. It's a great time to celebrate this beautiful region."
In addition to the 140,000 people with tickets to the games, it is estimated that another 150,000 fans will come to New Orleans to cheer on their teams, while millions more will watch the games on television.
The Bash includes Gulf Coast seafood at official Allstate Sugar Bowl and Allstate BCS National Championship galas and pregame parties; promotional announcements during the games; vacation giveaways to Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana; seafood samplings for fans and media in New Orleans; and more.
Follow along with Gulf Coast Seafood and Tourism Bash presented by BP activities and updates on Twitter with #gonegulfing and at www.gulfcst2012.com .
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