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Chef Emeril Lagasse has opened “34 Restaurant & Bar” in New Orleans, which marks his first restaurant devoted to the delicacies of his Portuguese heritage.

“34 is impressed by his late mom, Hilda, who influenced his curiosity in cooking when he was a toddler rising up in Fall River, MA, residence to the most important focus of Portuguese folks in the USA,” a information launch states. “The downtown New Orleans opening additionally represents the partnership between him (Emeril John Lagasse III) and his 21-year-old son, chef E.J. Lagasse (Emeril John Lagasse IV), who’s collaborating on 34 whereas heading up the kitchen on the newly reopened flagship restaurant, Emeril’s within the Warehouse District.”

The menu is constructed with the “intention of sharing, whereas paying tribute to the Lagasse’s Portuguese household and lots of travels to Portugal over time.,” the information launch reads. “Highlights embrace bacalhau a bras (salt cod, crisp potato, olive, caviar), arroz de pato (duck rice with chourico and mushrooms), and de lagosta (lobster rice). For dessert, the Lagasse’s share their tackle pastries similar to pasteis de nata, Basque cheesecake and Azorean pineapple foster. The menu is complemented by a dynamic beverage program, with a heavy concentrate on Portuguese and Spanish wines and spirits.”

Positioned at 710 Baronne St., it was designed by Louisiana structure agency AQ Studios with interiors by Laurie Pearson Design. The information launch stated “34 transports company from the guts of New Orleans to the colourful streets of Lisbon.”

The restaurant seats 245 company and includes shades of inexperienced – Emeril’s signature coloration – wooden accents and ornate Portuguese tiles.

“A portray of a rooster, a nationwide Portuguese image of excellent luck, greets company on the entrance,” the information launch states. “As soon as inside, a jamon bar with countertop service and tile-clad DJ sales space are focal factors of the area. The restaurant celebrates not solely the meals and design of Portugal, but additionally the sounds, with music from each native and touring DJs.”

34 is open Sunday–Wednesday from 4 p.m. to midnight and Thursday-Saturday from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Reservations will be made through OpenTable.