Located in the Warehouse District, Meril is Chef Emeril Lagasse’s newest concept and fourth restaurant in New Orleans. Meril’s casual restaurant interior is marked by a signature open style kitchen and a large bar area, featuring a varied selection of wine, craft cocktails and local beers on tap. Named after his daughter, the restaurant showcases some of Lagasse’s favorite dishes that he loves to eat, featuring everything from Vietnamese spring rolls to Spanish-style croquettes. Chat NIKKI REYES with << Wilfredo Avelar Chef De Cuisine, Meril << Mike Hoss N.O. Bonafide TV/Radio Personality 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. My fish special for our menu tonight. My mother, Sandra, and dad, Carlos. Brazil! Candied sweet potatoes with roasted marshmallows. Attractive and wealthy. The rest will follow. << Jeremy Smith General Manager, Meril 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. How's my child? We both overslept! My father, Robert. He taught me to be a good man. Let's give the others hope and have it at a slaughterhouse. Cranberry sauce. Attractive and wealthy. 1. What was your first thought when you awoke this morning? 2. Thanksgiving, dawlin'! Who is your hero for whom you're thankful? 3. You pardon a turkey. Where would you host the ceremony? 4. It's the Where Y'at holiday dining guide issue. What holiday food would you want to have eaten off of you? 5. Be attractive and wealthy forever or awesome in bed and die in a year? I need coffee! My dad, Zika. California Beach on Highway 1. Stuffing ... any kind. Let's go with number 2! << Richard Buchsbaum VP of Food & Beverage, Audubon Nature Institute 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. << Jessica Wilson Marketing Coordinator, Camelia Brand 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Dear God! It's so early! Is it really 2:40 a.m.? My mom, Shirley, and Frank, my dad. Heroes! Augusta National. Gumbo! The first one. Where Y’at Chat Questions: << Milan "Miki" Nikolic Assistant General & Bar Manager, Meril 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Happy Birthday Mom! What is my success today? My mom, Pamela or Pam ... either way, she's my hero. Taj Mahal. Caramel and cookie dough. I want a long life beyond a year, Nikki! Snooze for a few... My father, Nathan. My backyard chicken "chez coupe." Cranberry sauce. Seconds allowed! Attractive and wealthy ... hello!? ^^ Ana Maria Cornejo LA Licensed Realtor, HGI Realty, LLC 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Thank you again, my dear God. My mother, Eva. At the White House. None! It would not happen. What are you talking about? I'm beautiful! << Matt Gresham Director of External Affairs, Port of N.O. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. My girlfriend. My mother, Ann. Bay St. Louis, Mississippi ... beach! Cranberry sauce. Sticky, yet tasty! Attractive and wealthy, please! << Cole Williams Punk Empress of African Rock << Shirlynn C. Harris Author of "Focus on Determination" 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. My face looks like an Idaho potato! My mom, Aplyn. My happy! The grounds of my castle. Yes! Marshmallows with sweet potatoes. Choice B. 62 | December 2016 | Where Y'at Magazine More sleep! My mother, Shirley. Aww... My beauty salon, "FEELS LIKE HOME." Ham. Yes! Attractive and wealthy!