Emeril Lagasse’s 34 Restaurant and Bar in New Orleans serves up a vibrant mix of modern Portuguese dishes and late-night fun in a beautifully designed space.
"The newest Emeril Lagasse restaurant is a loving tribute to Lagasse’s Portuguese heritage, his late mother Hilda, and his hometown of Fall River, Massachusetts. The result is a hip downtown space serving a mix of modern Portuguese tapas and the comfort food Lagasse was raised on: small plates of bacalhau à brás (salt cod with potatoes and eggs) and sardine toast; entrees of cataplana (fish stew) and beef espetada; and large, shareable rice dishes made with lobster, duck, rabbit, and more. Late-night, hospitality industry-friendly hours; a jamón bar; a Portuguese-dominated wine list; and cocktails celebrating Spanish aperitivo culture make this one of the city’s most exciting new restaurants." - Clair Lorell
"The newest Emeril Lagasse restaurant is also his first Portuguese restaurant, making it a particularly special addition to the chef’s much-loved portfolio. Set in a sprawling, gorgeous downtown space, 34 serves a mix of modern Portuguese tapas and the comfort food Lagasse was raised on: small plates of bacalhau à brás (salt cod with potatoes and eggs) and sardine toast; entrees of cataplana (fish stew) and beef espetada; and large, shareable rice dishes made with lobster, duck, rabbit, and more. Late-night, hospitality industry-friendly hours; a jamón bar; a Portuguese-dominated wine list; and cocktails celebrating Spanish aperitivo culture make this one of the city’s most exciting new restaurants." - Beth D'Addono, Clair Lorell
"Happy hour is your chance to try a traditional Spanish jamón cone at 34 Restaurant and Bar, Emeril Lagasse’s first-ever Portuguese restaurant. The excellent new happy hour runs daily from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., serving “The Cone” alongside snacks like vinegar potato chips topped with jamón Iberico, patatas bravas, bifanas (traditional Portuguese pork sandwiches), and more. Wines by the glass and sangria are discounted to $8, while a selection of cocktails are $9 and beer is $4." - Eater Staff
"Emeril Lagasse opened his newest concept restaurant in New Orleans: 34 Restaurant & Bar, a tribute to his Portuguese heritage and his family's roots. The restaurant's menu features Portuguese-inspired dishes such as bacalhau a bras, caldo verde, and arroz de pato. It also includes a jamon bar and various desserts like Azorean pineapple fosters and pasteis de nata. The restaurant, designed with Portuguese tiles and wood accents, aims to celebrate European influences in New Orleans. It is a family venture with Lagasse's son, E.J. Lagasse, involved in its operation." - Rachel Chang Rachel Chang Rachel Chang is a travel and pop culture journalist who contributes to Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Chef Emeril Lagasse has opened a new restaurant, 34 Restaurant and Bar, in New Orleans as a tribute to his Portuguese heritage. The menu includes Portuguese dishes like bacalhau a bras, caldo verde, and various rice dishes. The restaurant is designed to reflect Portuguese culture and is a partnership with his son, E.J. Lagasse. It features a tile-clad DJ booth and offers a relaxed environment with modern Portuguese cuisine." - Rachel Chang Rachel Chang Rachel Chang is a travel and pop culture journalist who contributes to Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
