NEW ORLEANS —

A local New Orleans restaurant was honored as one of Esquire's Best New Restaurants in America.

Emeril's on Tchoupitoulas Street was awarded Comeback of the Year. Advertisement

E.J. Lagasse was named Rising Star of the Year for breathing new life into his father's legendary Crescent City institution.

The restaurant is known to attract famous visitors.

The annual list compiles the most noteworthy dining destinations from coast to coast.

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