| New Bedford Scallops |
[Note: Originally published on Examiner.com by Restaurant Examiner Renee Wright. e2 has since regrettably closed.]
e2 emeril’s eatery, known for its New Orleans-inspired American cuisine, has new lunch and dinner menus highlighting spring's freshest flavors. Chef and owner Emeril Lagasse and chef de cuisine Brian Mottola collaborated on new menu items that reflect Lagasse’s signature “New New Orleans” cuisine—but with a Carolinas accent.
“We’re always looking for new sources of inspiration,” said Chef Mottola. “We’re excited to introduce our latest menu items to guests, and we think there are a few that are destined to become new classics.”
Several new dishes pay culinary homage to Lagasse’s Cajun roots, including the grilled half chicken seasoned with New Orleans’ Community Coffee barbeque sauce along with roasted vegetables and “street” corn. Other entrees include Wood Oven Roasted Grouper and New Bedford Scallops, as well as a classic Grilled Filet Mignon.
| Grilled Filet Mignon |
The e2 Caesar salad, an unusual take on the traditional version, substitutes kale for Romaine lettuce, adding shaved carrots and broccoli for color.
“Some menu items are so tried and true that we’d never take them off the menu,” said Chef Mottola. Guests will still find such favorites as Emeril’s New Orleans Style Gumbo of the Day, Emeril’s New Orleans Barbecued Shrimp and Emeril’s Banana Cream Pie on the lunch and dinner menus.
New starters and desserts include: Praline Braised Bacon with Bosc pears; Housemade Boudin Cake with Andouille Sausage and black-eyed peas; Key Lime Pie topped with toasted marshmallows; Warm Pecan Tart topped with chocolate ice cream, classic Lemon Bars; and Sweet Potato Cheesecake with a chocolate chip cookie crust.
e2 emeril’s eatery
135 Levine Avenue of the Arts, Suite 100
Charlotte, NC 28202
Complimentary Valet Parking for Dinner
