"Emeril Lagasse’s flagship restaurant in New Orleans reopened in late 2023 with a kitchen now under the leadership of Lagasse’s 21-year-old son, E.J., and the introduction of a new wine bar within its fold. The smaller dining room (just 12 tables) serves two tasting menus — one traditional, and one seasonal. Those are certainly worth a try if you can swing it, but for a more accessible option, stop in at the Wine Bar at Emeril’s for a glass and a menu of 22 to 25 small plates, dishes like wagyu croquettes, toro tuna tartare, and Lagasse’s famous New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp. The wine bar doesn’t require reservations like the restaurant, so spontaneity is possible, and it’s open until 11 p.m. on weekends." - Beth D'Addono, Clair Lorell
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