The world has changed, and it's almost been 11 years. I have 975 employees. I have six restaurants. We haven't opened any new ones in almost three years.

There are currently no plans to open any more at this location[citation needed]. Emeril's complete assortment of products can be found on his own store web site at http://www. Emeril made personal appearances on Jan.

A regional James Beard Award winner he is perhaps most notable for his Food Network shows Emeril Live and Essence of Emeril as well as catchphrases such as “Kick it up a notch!” and “Bam!” The "Emeril Empire" of media products and restaurants generates an estimated US$150 million annually in revenue.