Food Network's Emeril Lagasse, son to prepare Michelin dinner for euphoria, what to know

A.J. Jackson, Greenville News
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Four-day culinary festival, euphoria 2024, has announced its full lineup which takes place from Sept. 19 to Sept. 22 and includes local and visiting culinary artists showcased through chef dinners and social events throughout Greenville.

This year, Food Network star and owner of Emeril's in New Orleans, Emeril Lagasse is set to be part of this year's festival in Greenville as he, his son E.J. Lagasse and a euphoria regular Chef Ryan Ratino will prepare a Michelin dinner at restaurant Avenue located at 110 E. Court St. during the festival.

Tickets for this specific event will go on sale at 10 a.m. on April 18 at euphoriagreenville.com, however, tickets to other culinary events are available for purchase.

With more than 70 events and 200 chefs and musicians over the festival weekend, participants can expect tastings, cooking and wine seminars, educational sessions, musical performances and signature cooking events that highlight the emerging food scene in Greenville.

Highlights from euphoria's September lineup

euphoria 2024 full schedule can be found at euphoriagreenville.com/schedule. Here are a few of our favorites and highlights from each day of the food festivities:

Sum Bar, located at 307 E. Washington St., will host a lunch and learn during euphoria 2024.
Sum Bar, located at 307 E. Washington St., will host a lunch and learn during euphoria 2024.

Thursday, Sept. 19

  • All That & Dim Sum at Sum Bar; noon until 2 p.m. with Chefs Shuai Wang and Chef Dylan Haughton, plus owner Khailing Neoh.

  • In the Stars at Scoundrel; 6:30 p.m. with Joe Cash and Jonathan Black.

  • Aged to Perfection at Judson Mill; 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. with Neon Arcadia.

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The staff shucks an estimated 4,000 raw oysters a week at Table 301's Jones Oyster Co. on E. Court St. in downtown Greenville
The staff shucks an estimated 4,000 raw oysters a week at Table 301's Jones Oyster Co. on E. Court St. in downtown Greenville

Friday, Sept. 20

  • Oh Shucks! at Jones Oyster Co.; 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.

  • Vine & Dandy at Sassafras Flower Farm; noon until 2 p.m. with chefs Teryi Youngblood Musolf and Christina Barest.

  • Experience the Pastabilities at Jianna; 6:30 p.m. with chefs Michael Kramer and Jacques Larson

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Saturday, Sept. 21

  • Brunch Fiesta at Papi's Tacos; 10 a.m. to noon with chefs Jorge Barrales, Nelson De Hoyos, and Tania Harris.

  • Feast by the Field at Fluor Field (Saturday and Sunday); noon until 4 p.m.

  • Sweet Home Carolina at The Lazy Goat; 6:30 p.m. with chefs Beau Owens and Brandon Carter

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The euphoria Roast and Toast event, held at the Barn at Sitton Hill Farm in Powdersville. Guests were treated to the best Upstate bites, specially crafted cocktails and music courtesy of The High Tides band. Sept. 14-17 is euphoria weekend in Greenville.
The euphoria Roast and Toast event, held at the Barn at Sitton Hill Farm in Powdersville. Guests were treated to the best Upstate bites, specially crafted cocktails and music courtesy of The High Tides band. Sept. 14-17 is euphoria weekend in Greenville.

Sunday, Sept. 22

  • On the Rise at Rise Bakery; 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. with chef Julian Loue

  • Out of the Frying Pan at The Cook's Station; 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. with chefs Vinnie Bienish and Jason Janson.

  • Sunday Supper at The Barn at Sitton Hill Farm; 5:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. with the 2024 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors

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– A.J. Jackson covers the food & dining scene, along with arts, entertainment and downtown culture for The Greenville News. Contact him by email at ajackson@gannett.com, and follow him on X (formally Twitter) @ajhappened. This coverage is only possible with support from our readers. Sign up today for a digital subscription.

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