LAS VEGAS (Feb. 24, 2014) – In celebration of Mardi Gras, Emeril Lagasse’s Las Vegas restaurants are offering traditional New Orleans-inspired cocktails and inviting guests to “lassiez les bons temps rouler” or let the good times roll.
From Feb. 28 through Fat Tuesday on March 4, Delmonico Steakhouse, Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House and Table 10 will feature three cocktails created by mixologist Max Solano to bring the spirit of Mardi Gras to the Las Vegas Strip.
Years before America’s oldest cocktail, the Sazerac, became legendary for its use of rye whiskey, it was commonly made with cognac brandy. Solano’s Throwback Sazerac ($15) will go back to its roots using Remy Martin 1738 cognac, sugar, old-fashioned aromatic bitters and Pernod Absinthe, stirred for exactly 40 rotations.
The Fleur Gin Fizz ($14) is a modernly light and flavorful variation of the world famous New Orleans born Ramos Gin Fizz made with Hendrick’s gin, Luxardo Maraschino, freshly squeezed lime juice, condensed milk, egg whites, rose flower water and tonic water, garnished with a floating red rose petal.
The simple and fun variation of another extremely popular Southern classic cocktail, the Rum Old-Fashioned, ($14) features Pusser’s British Naval rum in lieu of whiskey with oranges, Luxardo cherries, a sugar cube and black walnut bitters to make this unique libation.
Delmonico Steakhouse is located at The Venetian Las Vegas and open daily for lunch 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and dinner on Sunday through Thursday 5-10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5-10:30 p.m. For reservations, please call 702.414.3737 or visit emerilsrestaurants.com/delmonico-steakhouse.
Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House is located at the MGM Grand and open daily for lunch 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and dinner 5-10 p.m. For reservations, please call 702.891.7374 or visitemerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-new-orleans-fish-house.
Table 10 is located in the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian and The Palazzo and is open daily for lunch from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and dinner 5-10 p.m. For reservations, please call 702.607.6363 or visit emerilsrestaurants.com/table-10.
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Chef Emeril Lagasse
Chef Emeril Lagasse is the chef/proprietor of 13 restaurants in New Orleans, Las Vegas, Orlando, Bethlehem, Pa. and Charlotte, N.C. As a national TV personality, he has hosted more than 2,000 shows on the Food Network, and is the food correspondent for ABC’s “Good Morning America.” Lagasse recently completed his third consecutive season of Bravo’s hit food series, Top Chef, as one of the show’s judges. His latest show, Emeril’s Florida, premiered its second season January 2014 on the Cooking Channel. Lagasse is the best-selling author of 18 cookbooks, including his latest,Cooking with Power, released in October 2013. Emeril Lagasse joined the Martha Stewart family of brands in 2008; Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia (NYSE: MSO) acquired the assets related to Emeril’s media and merchandising business, including television programming, cookbooks, the emerils.com website and his licensed kitchen and food products. In 2002, Emeril established the Emeril Lagasse Foundation to support children’s educational programs that inspire and mentor young people through the culinary arts, nutrition, healthy eating, and important life skills. To date, the Foundation has donated more than $5.5 million to community organizations in New Orleans, Las Vegas and on the Gulf Coast. For his philanthropic efforts, Emeril was named the 2013 Humanitarian of the Year by the James Beard Foundation.
About Chef Emeril Lagasse’s Restaurants
Chef Emeril Lagasse is the chef/proprietor of 13 award-winning restaurants, including three in New Orleans (Emeril’s, NOLA and Emeril’s Delmonico); four in Las Vegas (Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House, Delmonico Steakhouse, Table 10 and Lagasse’s Stadium); two in Orlando (Emeril’s Orlando and Emeril’s Tchoup Chop); three in Bethlehem, Pa. (Emeril’s Chop House, Burgers And More by Emeril and Emeril’s Italian Table) and one in Charlotte, N.C. (e2 emeril’s eatery). Lagasse opened his first restaurant, Emeril’s New Orleans, in 1990 to national acclaim. He opened his first Las Vegas property, Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House at the MGM Grand in 1995, followed by Delmonico Steakhouse in The Venetian Resort, Hotel & Casino in 1999 and Table 10 at the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian l The Palazzo in 2008. Lagasse’s restaurants consistently win critical praise and top ratings. Delmonico Steakhouse has received the prestigious “Grand Award” from Wine Spectator magazine every year since 2004.