The Southern Foodways Alliance documents, studies, and explores the diverse food cultures of the changing American South.
Interview
Ella and Dottie Brennan are sisters and founding partners of Commander’s Palace.
Dickie Brennan is the son of Lynne Trist Brennan and Dick Brennan. He is founder of Dickie Brennan & Company.
Gus Martin is a chef for Dickie Brennan & Company.
Ti Martin and Lally Brennan are second generation proprietors of Commander’s Palace.
Lynne Trist Brennan is the widow of the late Dick Brennan and mother to Dickie and Lauren Brennan.
Thomas Robey was an executive sous-chef at Commander’s Palace.
Oral History
Beginning in 1910, six children– Owen, Dick, Adelaide, John, Ella, and Dottie Brennan– were born to Owen…
Paul Blangé was the first chef of Brennan’s. Paul was a European-trained chef originally from Holland. In this…