Every food-loving New Orleans resident has a fond memory about dining at Commander’s Palace, a landmark since 1893 and located in the tree-lined Garden District. The restaurant has received every major industry award, but what co-proprietor Ti Adelaide Martin cherishes most is its recognition for outstanding hospitality. “We want our customers to feel wildly pampered,” Martin said. The Brennan family, New Orleans restaurant royalty, acquired Commander’s Palace in 1969. Martin is the daughter of Ella Brennan—affectionately called “Miss Ella”—who oversaw the restaurant with her family until her death at age 92 in 2018. Miss Ella began working at her brother Owen’s bar on Bourbon Street at the age of 18 and never stopped doing what she loved—delivering a great experience for customers. Now, stewardship has passed to Martin and her cousin Lally Brennan, who carry on her legacy of hospitality. Guests are warmly welcomed by name; Martin and Brennan are …
Commander’s Palace: The Crown Jewel of New Orleans Fine Dining Continues to Shine
February 25, 2022
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