Cindy Brennan is a member of the Brennan restaurant family who got their start in the restaurant business two generations ago in New Orleans.[1][2] She is co-owner and managing partner of Mr. B's Bistro, which opened in 1979 in the French Quarter of New Orleans.[2][3][4][5][6][7] Brennan is the author of The Mr. B's Bistro Cookbook: Simply Legendary Recipes From New Orleans's Favorite French Quarter Restaurant (ISBN 0976300605).[8] The cookbook includes 112 recipes from the restaurant’s menu.[9]
Cindy Brennan | |
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| Born | Cynthia Brennan |
| Other names | Cynthia Brennan Davis |
| Education | Tulane University |
| Spouse | William Edward Davis |
| Children | 2 |
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Current restaurant(s)
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Award(s) won
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Education
editCindy received her bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Tulane University.[10]
Career
editCindy's father, John Brennan, along with other members of his family opened Brennan's of Houston in 1967, and later Commander's Palace in 1969.[1][2][11] Cindy Brennan became an owner of Brennan's of Houston and Commander’s Palace, along with her ownership of Mr. B’s Bistro in 1998.[1][2][7][11]
In 1991, Ralph and Cindy Brennan opened Ristorante Bacco, an Italian restaurant, located in the De la Poste Hotel of New Orleans.[2][12][13] After 19 years, Bacco closed in 2011.[14]
In 2008, Cindy and the Brennan family were given a leadership award from the Culinary Institute of America.[15] In 2014, Food Arts Magazine awarded the Brennan family the Silver Spoon Award.[16]
Personal life
editCindy is the sister of Ralph, Lally, and Tommy Brennan. She is married to Dr. William Edward Davis and has two children; Bren and Ellie Davis.[10][17]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "John T. Brennan". Times Picayune. Retrieved October 25, 2013.
- ^ a b c d e O'Neill, Molly (July 29, 1992). "Stirring the Pot With: Ella Brennan; In a Restaurant Family, Big Mama's the Boss". The New York Times. Retrieved October 25, 2013.
- ^ Ward, Alex (March 21, 1993). "All That Jazz, Blues and Zydeco". The New York Times. Retrieved October 25, 2013.
- ^ Allman, Kevin (February 18, 2007). "The Dish on a New Orleans Renaissance". The Washington Post. Retrieved October 25, 2013.
- ^ "The fab four: brunches in New Orleans". The Australian. June 23, 2012. Retrieved October 25, 2013.
- ^ "A Weekend in New Orleans". The Daily Meal. Retrieved October 25, 2013.
- ^ a b Caroline Sorgen Kaye (December 2006 – January 2007). "Back in the Big Easy". More Magazine: 126–136.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ "The Mr. B's Bistro Cookbook: Simply Legendary Recipes From New Orleans's Favorite French Quarter Restaurant". Good Reads. Retrieved October 25, 2013.
- ^ "Mr. B's Bistro". Vol. 89, no. 5. Restaurant Hospitality. May 2005. p. 48.
- ^ a b "Women of the Year" (PDF). New Orleans CityBusiness. Retrieved October 25, 2013.
- ^ a b "From Brennan's to Commander's Palace: A Brief History". Saveur. Retrieved October 25, 2013.
- ^ "Brennans break tradition with Italian eatery". Highbeam Business. Archived from the original on November 1, 2013. Retrieved October 25, 2013.
- ^ "Bacco". Nile Guide. Retrieved October 25, 2013.
- ^ "Bacco". Retrieved October 25, 2013.
- ^ "The Culinary Institute of America Honors New Orleans' First Family of Food". Bourbon House. Archived from the original on November 1, 2013. Retrieved October 25, 2013.
- ^ Price, Todd A. (April 2014). "The Brennan Family". Food Arts. Archived from the original on September 10, 2015. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
- ^ "The Tasteful Restaurateur: A home designed for relaxation and entertaining". Ergo Interior Design. Archived from the original on November 1, 2013. Retrieved October 25, 2013.