Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks?
With few exceptions, the grande dame French Creole restaurants in New Orleans have been led by men for decades. But (finally) that’s changing.
With Ella Brennan’s longstanding inspiration, Commander’s Palace led the way, promoting Meg Bickford to executive chef in 2020. Brennan’s in the French Quarter followed suit, advancing Kris Padalino to top chef in 2025…