Emeril's… didn't realize they changed their concept and remodeled

I guess I've been out of the loop, but I didn't realize they changed their concept and remodeled. His son EJ now runs the place. Went last night and was blown away. The kitchen tour is nice touch, along with the giant viewing window. I think all reservations in the main dining area get the kitchen tour complimentary. Nearly the whole dining room has a full view of the entire kitchen. Was lucky to get one of the two tops right in front.

The food / menu is changed to one of two Tasting Menu's only, Classics and a Seasonal. They were flexible with substitutions as well. Nearly everything we ate was top notch and a unique spin on local South Louisiana cuisine. The only thing I wasn't impressed with was the wagyu beef dish, thought it was just meh. If you want to order a la carte you can still do so if you eat in the bar area. The Wine Bar menu is different than the dining room tasting menu.

Granted it was not cheap, but it was on par or above several Michelin starred restaurants I've eaten at before.

I guess I just wanted to create this thread in case anyone thought it was still the Emeril's of the 90's like I did. If you're a fan of Michelin star tasting menu's this is definitely worth checking out. If they ever decide to list New Orleans' - this will be one of the first restaurants to get one.