Adore A-List 2020

JEREMY FOGG GENTILLY PASTRY CHEF Emeril's Restaurants

Favorite museum NOMA and the Sculpture Garden Favorite simple indulgence Salty Smoky Chocolate Almond ice cream from the Creole Creamery An organization you've supported during the pandemic Black Lives Matter Best book you've read in the past year Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston Favorite album of all time "Brave Enough: Live at the Variety Playhouse" by Sara Bareilles Favorite movie of all time The Birdcage Favorite destination New York City The first thing you do when you wake up Hit the snooze button

Describe what you love about what you do. My favorite aspect of my job is the fact that I can take the same four or five basic ingredients (sugar, flour, butter, and eggs) and turn them into thousands of dishes. It makes me feel like a magician. Something about New Orleans that always puts you in a good mood. Walking along a quiet street in the Quarter or Marigny and hearing a solo jazz musician playing a tune. There's just something special about the sound of a trumpet echoing through the streets. What coping mechanisms have you used to keep your goals alive during the pandemic? Well, Total Wine opened in June…but I have also focused on other interests I've had for a while and haven't had the time for, like writing and teaching. I've been working on new recipes and have done some virtual demos from home. What would people be surprised to know about you? I am a former figure skater and have two national medals from competition.

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