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Emeril Lagasse reflects on reconnecting with friends and chefs at the Food & Wine Classic in Charleston, S.C.

The chef shares his pride in E.J.’s growth and leadership at Emeril’s after years of global training and rebuilding the restaurant together

He offers grounded advice to young chefs: keep it simple, stay fresh, avoid shortcuts

Emeril Lagasse has spent decades at the center of American food culture, but at this year’s Food & Wine Classic in Charleston, S.C., the legendary chef found himself in a rare reflective moment. While speaking with PEOPLE during the electric weekend, Emeril shares his thoughts on being surrounded by old friends, former colleagues and the next generation of culinary talent, including his own son, E.J. Lagasse .

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