No. 123
Jeff “Beachbum” Berry
& Dickie Brennan LIVE in NOLA!
The Conversation
The Restaurant Guys are in-person with tiki expert Jeff “Beachbum” Berry and New Orleans restaurant royalty Dickie Brennan. Jeff walks us through his experience excavating true tiki recipes through research and observation (often taking notes on matchbook covers!). Then Dickie tells of his family history and how their restaurants shaped the food scene not only in New Orleans, but around the globe and were integral to establishing respected American cuisine.
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Jeff “Beachbum” Berry
Robert D’Elia is the owner of Ale 'n Wich Pub in New Brunswick, NJ, a landmark bar known for its historic charm and strong community ties.
After a successful career in mortgage banking, Rob became a partner in the business in 2005 and took full ownership in 2012. He has since preserved the pub’s authentic atmosphere while making thoughtful updates, ensuring it remains a beloved local institution for students, artists, and longtime regulars alike.
Dickie Brennan
Dickie Brennan is a third-generation New Orleans restaurateur. He is part of the esteemed Brennan family, whose restaurants have helped define Creole cuisine and fine dining in New Orleans for decades.
As a teenager, he learned the foundations of cooking while working as a line cook at his family’s restaurant Commander’s Palace under the tutelage of world-renowned Chef Paul Prudhomme.
Dickie got the opportunity to intern and work in Mexico City with Nick Noyes at Delmonico’s and Mauna Loa. He then went to New York to work with Larry Forgione at his new restaurant, An American Place. Later, he traveled abroad to learn from chefs in Paris and Southern France.
Dickie made a career in his family’s restaurant business, and continued with his own ventures as a restaurateur. Under Dickie Brennan & Company, he opened four New Orleans restaurants.
THE INSIDE TRACK
The Guys are big fans of both Jeff’s bar and Dickie’s family’s restaurants. They were thrilled to be at Latitude 29 in front of a LIVE audience hosted by “Bum” and joined by Dickie Brennan. The drinks flowed, stories unfolded and the good times rolled.
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