The Originals with Emeril

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  • 2011
  • 1 Season

The Originals with Emeril is a Cooking Channel show that aired in 2011. The show, hosted by Emeril Lagasse, features a unique take on traditional recipes and cooking techniques that have been popular for generations. The Originals with Emeril takes viewers on a culinary journey through different regions of the United States. The show's unique twist is the inclusion of Emeril's spin on classic food and drink favorites that have been passed down through generations of families. The program focuses on the traditions, flavors, and techniques that originated in these regions and have been passed down through generations of families.

Each episode of The Originals with Emeril is themed around a specific region, with Emeril on location to interview locals and showcase the region's unique food and drink. From New Orleans' famous Creole cuisine to the spicy flavors of Texas barbecue, the show features a diverse range of regions and culinary flavors.

In each episode, Emeril offers up his own interpretation of these classic dishes, expertly weaving together the traditional elements with fresh ingredients and innovative cooking techniques. The result is a collection of recipes that are both traditional yet innovative, spicing up old favorites and making new discoveries that will become favorites for years to come.

One of the show's strengths is Emeril's dedication to making food accessible for all audiences. Whether you're an amateur cook looking to learn more about your favorite dishes or an experienced chef seeking new inspirations, the show has something to offer.

In addition to the cooking tutorials, The Originals with Emeril also showcases the history and cultural significance of the dishes and ingredients featured on the show. Through interviews with experts and historians, Emeril provides viewers with a deeper understanding of the traditions and stories behind these culinary classics. This adds an additional level of depth to each episode, making it more than just a cooking show, but a glimpse into the traditions and stories of nearby communities.

The production of The Originals with Emeril is also of high quality, with stunning photography that captures both the beauty and flavors of the many regions featured on the show. The show also excels at featuring local businesses and personalities, often showcasing local markets, restaurants and food vendors. This approach not only supports small business owners and communities, but it also provides viewers with the knowledge of where they can find the most authentic dishes and local ingredients when they travel to these regions.

Overall, The Originals with Emeril is a show that any food lover can appreciate. The show's focus on regional cuisine, cultural stories behind foods and innovative cooking techniques make it both captivating and informative. Emeril's easy-going personality and passion for cooking make it easy for viewers to get excited about trying out new dishes from the comfort of their own homes. Whether you're new to cooking or a seasoned pro, The Originals with Emeril provides an entertaining and informative tutorial in cooking and culture that you don't want to miss.

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New York City 3
13. New York City 3
July 28, 2011
Chef Emeril Lagasse is in the city that never sleeps to visit three classic restaurants not resting on their laurels. First, Emeril takes the hungry train to the Grand Central Oyster Bar in the world-famous Grand Central Terminal. Fresh oysters in a train station? Emeril shucks his way to paradise. Another question facing Emeril: Do healthy, freshly-made fruit juices go together with frankfurters? They do if you're Papaya King, one of New York's longest-running hot dog stands. Finally, Emeril learns the painstaking process of quality meat selection at one of New York's most celebrated steakhouses, Peter Luger.
New York City 2
12. New York City 2
July 21, 2011
Emeril Lagasse heads to New York, home to some of the country's most storied restaurants. He visits Lombardi's Pizza, which has the distinction of being America's original pizzeria. Emeril learns that fresh ingredients and a piping hot coal oven set Lombardi's apart from the imitators, as he samples their famous White Pizza and Clam Pizza. From there Emeril makes his way to Katz's, a world famous deli founded by Russian immigrants back in 1888. Emeril tastes their legendary Corned Beef and Pastrami, then goes behind the deli counter to serve some of New York's most demanding customers. Finally, Emeril travels to the 21 Club, a former 1920s speakeasy that has become a haven for the city's movers and shakers. Emeril helps the Chef prepare their signature Dover Sole, and explores the Prohibition era wine cellar.
Los Angeles 2
11. Los Angeles 2
July 14, 2011
Chef Emeril Lagasse travels to Los Angeles to visit three long-standing restaurants frequented by the stars. First stop: El Cholo, where Emeril is thoroughly impressed with their amazing green corn tamales and chile relleno. Next, it's off to an iconic hot dog stand that might be the best place to spot celebrities in all of L.A.: Pink's. Emeril samples a Three Dog Night (a hot dog with three franks, naturally). But the biggest treat occurs when he is presented with a special "Bam" dog featuring cheese, coleslaw and jalapenos. Then Emeril ventures to Hollywood's oldest restaurant -- Musso & Frank - where he samples their charbroiled steaks and a martini that has quenched the thirst of everyone from Humphrey Bogart to Johnny Depp.
New Orleans 2
10. New Orleans 2
July 7, 2011
Emeril returns to his favorite places in his hometown, New Orleans.
New Orleans
9. New Orleans
June 30, 2011
Join Chef Emeril Lagasse as he returns to the city that made him famous, New Orleans, and stops by three of his favorite classic restaurants. He ventures to Casamento's, a restaurant renowned for its fresh oysters and Italian tile walls and floors. Emeril hits the kitchen to help make their oyster stew and whips up some cocktail sauce for diners at the oyster bar. He also visits Cafe Du Monde, where donuts do not have holes and go by the fancy name of beignets. Find out why locals and tourists alike visit the cafe 24/7 for the simple joy of these beignets and a cup of chicory coffee. Plus, Chef Lagasse heads to the heart of the French Quarter to dine at one of the country's grandest restaurants, Antoine's. He tours Antoine's 15 dining rooms and learns the history behind one of its most famous dishes, Oysters Rockefeller. Want to see how they make a Baked Alaska dessert? Emeril has you covered as well.
Miami
8. Miami
June 23, 2011
Emeril goes to South Florida to explore three establishments in Miami.
Chicago
7. Chicago
June 16, 2011
Emeril Lagasse uncovers the classic culinary charms of the Windy City. On his first stop in Chicago, he tastes real German food at Chi-town's oldest restaurant, The Berghoff. He assists in the creation of their popular Reuben sandwich which is made from scratch with freshly baked bread and specially prepared sauerkraut. Then he samples a Deutschland delicacy, apple strudel, and tops it off with some family-brewed Berghoff beer. It's, in a word, wunderbar. Twin Anchors is Emeril's next destination. He helps in the kitchen with their Chicago-style ribs and most popular side dish, creamed spinach, cooked in a style Emeril has never seen before! Touring the restaurant, he sits in the booth Sinatra squeezed into with his Rat Pack cronies and learns why the bar has a sign that reads, "Positively no dancing!" His final leg takes him to the legendary Gene and Georgetti's. A restaurant that showcases its history in a painted mural on the walls, Gene and Georgettis is Chicago's longest running steakhouse. Emeril munches on their humorously named "garbage salad" and samples a dish called "Chicken Ala Joe," named after a waiter. It's a mouthwatering look at the restaurants that define the Chicago Way.
New York City
6. New York City
June 9, 2011
Emeril Lagasse takes a bite out of the Big Apple's classic restaurants. First, he strolls into the Silk Stocking district for some authentic Northern Italian food at Il Vagabondo. After tasting their world famous Veal Parmesan, he competes in a bocce ball match on a court that was built a hundred years ago. Then it's off to King Yum in Flushing's Chinatown to try their butterfly shrimp and savory Wonton Soup, topped off by King Yum's Tiki-themed Zombie, their mind-bending house beverage. Finally, it's off to Keens Steakhouse for their popular Porterhouse steaks and timeless mutton chops under an amazing ceiling covered in old antique tobacco pipes. The pipes are signed by legends such as Babe Ruth and Michael Jackson, and Emeril adds his own autographed pipe to their ninety thousand piece collection.
Atlanta
5. Atlanta
June 9, 2011
Emeril ventures to Atlanta to sample some classic Southern food and hospitality. He stops by Mary Mac's Tea Room, where spicy Cajun shrimp and grits complemented with an irresistible backrub from Mary Mac's "ambassador" have been bringing back customers for nearly 70 years. Emeril then visits the Busy Bee Cafe, one of Dr. Martin Luther King's favorite restaurants in his hometown, and indulges in the moist and crispy goodness of the Busy Bee's "beelicious" fried chicken. Then he heads to Atlanta's longest-running restaurant: Horseradish Grill. With ingredients from the restaurant's own organic garden, the chef makes Emeril a plate of braised greens and fried green tomatoes. Emeril revels in the simplicity of one of its signature dishes, char-grilled Georgia mountain trout.
Dallas
4. Dallas
May 26, 2011
Emeril explores the landmark restaurants that made Dallas great, stopping at Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse, the rib joint that perfected hickory-smoked Texas barbecue. Then he heads to the roadside diner called The Mecca where he sinks his teeth into a catcher's mitt-sized cinnamon roll and "migas," a southwestern egg-and-tortilla specialty. He completes the trip with a stop at El Fenix, whose original owners introduced Tex-Mex cuisine almost a hundred years ago.
Los Angeles
3. Los Angeles
May 19, 2011
Chef Emeril Lagasse travels to the City of Angels to visit three classic eateries. Emeril munches on a Hickoryburger and apple pie at the Apple Pan, a roadside shack whose stools and counter were the supposed inspiration for the Johnny Rockets hamburger chain. He also checks out one of Walt Disney's favorite restaurants, the Tam O' Shanter, where he samples their Scottish beef pie, Toad in the Hole. Plus he discovers the secrets behind Phillippe's, where the French dip sandwich was born over a hundred years ago.
Boston
2. Boston
May 12, 2011
Chef Emeril Lagasse heads to Beantown to check out three of Boston's timeless restaurants. Emeril visits the Union Oyster House, the oldest, continually-running restaurant in America, where he samples their renowned stuffed lobster, filled with whitefish, scallops, crab and shrimp. He also samples the city's namesake baked beans. Then it's on to Doyle's Cafe, where the beer has been flowing and the regulars have been debating politics and sports since 1882. It was also the first bar in the world to serve Sam Adams beer. Finally, Emeril returns to the place where he began his career as a sous chef in 1979: Parker's Restaurant. It's just like old times as Emeril and the house chef whip up some Boston scrod and a batch of their famous Parker House rolls. And no trip would be complete without indulging in their legendary Boston Cream Pie, which was invented at Parker's Restaurant in 1855.
San Francisco
1. San Francisco
May 5, 2011
Emeril Lagasse samples some celebrated San Francisco treats as he visits the City By the Bay. His trip takes him to the Buena Vista Cafe, the eatery that introduced Irish Coffee to America, and learns to mix the classic drink. He discovers a wide variety of fresh seafood from cracked crab to calamari salad at the Swan Oyster Depot, where generations of Sicilian recipes reign supreme. And he ends his cook's tour by visiting the longest-running restaurant in California -- Tadich Grill. There, he samples a unique California creation, The Hangtown Fry, so named because this tasty frittata was the favored "last meal" by convicts awaiting the hangman's noose.
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  • Premiere Date
    May 5, 2011