NEW New Orleans Cuisine: Then & Now | Emeril Lagasse + E.J. Lagasse Moderated by: Ian McNulty 

Few names are more synonymous with New Orleans cuisine than Emeril Lagasse — and now, alongside his son E.J., the conversation turns toward what comes next. In this dynamic discussion, the Lagasses explore how the city’s culinary traditions have evolved across generations, from classic Creole and Cajun foundations to today’s more global, ingredient-driven approach. Reflecting on legacy, mentorship, and innovation, they’ll consider how chefs honor the past while shaping the future — and what “New New Orleans cuisine” means right now. 

The New Orleans Book Festival brings the world’s leading authors to Tulane University for a multi-day celebration of their works. The Festival features both fiction and non-fiction and convenes readings, panel discussions, symposia and keynote speeches. It provides an opportunity for outlets, authors and readers to interact with each other in one of the most vibrant and culturally diverse cities in the world.