Dickie Brennan, a third generation New Orleans restaurateur, began his career at Commander’s Palace, under the tutelage of Chef Paul Prudhomme. After graduating college, Dickie joined Larry Forgione’s An American Place in NYC. To broaden his knowledge, he moved to France where he worked in six different kitchens. In 1991, Dickie helped open Palace Café and later became Executive Chef then Owner.
With his sister, Lauren Brower, and business partner, Steve Pettus, Dickie went on to open Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse, Bourbon House, Tableau, Acorn Café, The Commissary Market + Kitchen, Pascal’s Manale, Audubon Clubhouse, and Dickie Brennan’s Catering & Events.
As an ambassador for New Orleans and its unique culture, Dickie remains active in the community and hospitality industry. He is an avid supporter of local farmers and fisherman and has taken an active role in trying to preserve heirloom varieties of Louisiana produce.
During his career, Dickie has sat on numerous boards, including the James Beard Foundation and Louisiana Tourism Association. He is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the National Restaurant Association, National Restaurant Association-Educational Foundation, Louisiana Restaurant Association and Pontchartrain Conservancy, as well as the New Orleans Culinary and Hospitality Institute (NOCHI), where he is also a founding member.
Dickie Brennan
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Dickie Brennan's Palace Café
Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse
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Bourbon House
Tableau