No. 103
Ti Martin, Commander of
Commander’s Palace
The Banter
The Guys chat about bad management, good cheese and the way to Mark’s heart.
The Conversation
The Restaurant Guys catch up with Ti Martin about the past, present and future of the restaurant scene in NOLA. She expounds on Cajun versus Creole, virtual costume parties and 25 cent martinis!
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Ti Martin
Ti Adelaide Martin’s family bought Commander’s Palace in 1969. In 1997 Ti and her cousin Lally Brennan took over the establishment. They continue the high standards of their predecessor, Ti’s mother, Ella Brennan.
Ti has authored several books, including one made into a documentary about her mother’s life, Commanding the Table: The Ella Brennan Story.
Commander’s Palace boasts several James Beard Awards, along with accolades from Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast. In 2008, the restaurant was inducted into the Culinary Institute of America Hall of Fame. Ti is the founder and chair of The New Orleans Culinary and Hospitality Institute.
THE INSIDE TRACK
The Guys speak fondly of New Orleans’ rich history and enduring spirit. These are Ti’s thoughts on her city’s legacy.
“A lot of people think New Orleans' greatest gift to the world is jazz. But I offer that if we had not also invented the cocktail, maybe we would've never had jazz,”
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