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Old Article on Ella Brennan
Posted on 1/3/13 at 1:20 pm
Posted on 1/3/13 at 1:20 pm
This is from 2009, but it's a good one. I'd read it in the past, but came across it again.
LINK
I'd like to see a list of all the chefs who came out of Commander's. I don't know if all of them are listed in the article.
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I'd like to see a list of all the chefs who came out of Commander's. I don't know if all of them are listed in the article.
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Posted on 1/3/13 at 1:26 pm to Gris Gris
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I'd like to see a list of all the chefs who came out of Commander's. I don't know if all of them are listed in the article.
Since Ella Brennan took over, I think it's Paul Prudhomme, Emeril, Jamie Shannon, and now the Tory guy.
I don't know if there were any others between all those. I don't think there were.
ETA, if you're looking for other guys who are chefs now, who've worked there under the head chefs, there are several others, I would imagine. I think Frank Brightsen did.
This post was edited on 1/3/13 at 1:28 pm
Posted on 1/3/13 at 1:44 pm to Y.A. Tittle
There are several others mentioned in the article who worked there. I know the chefs who moved on, but others who cooked there and moved on to their own restaurants or to be chefs at other restaurants.
Posted on 1/3/13 at 2:01 pm to Gris Gris
When I lived in St Louis, the chef that ran the restaurant Monarch got his start at Commander's.
I thought it had closed down, but I guess not, the website is still up.
LINK
Josh Galliano
ETA: It did close down, March of 2012.
ETAA: That article was a great read, thanks for linking.
I thought it had closed down, but I guess not, the website is still up.
LINK
Josh Galliano
ETA: It did close down, March of 2012.
ETAA: That article was a great read, thanks for linking.
This post was edited on 1/3/13 at 3:16 pm
Posted on 1/3/13 at 2:06 pm to Gris Gris
This reminds me of the "Great Chefs of the World" series that used to run on Discovery, or A&E...one of the two.
The narrarator made me hungry, and she sounded like she was from New Orleans. The way she said "4", or "water," gave it away.
The narrarator made me hungry, and she sounded like she was from New Orleans. The way she said "4", or "water," gave it away.
Posted on 1/3/13 at 2:46 pm to ProjectP2294
Interesting.
BR, there was a show about the Great Chefs of Louisiana on PBS, I believe. There were cookbooks that went with it. I have one of them. I might have both, but I can't recall the other right now. I didn't see the show, but got the books later on. I believe that's where I got the Oysters Gabie recipe. Subsequently, many of the chefs in the book put out cookbooks themselves, but many have not, so it's one of my books that I consider to be a jewel.
BR, there was a show about the Great Chefs of Louisiana on PBS, I believe. There were cookbooks that went with it. I have one of them. I might have both, but I can't recall the other right now. I didn't see the show, but got the books later on. I believe that's where I got the Oysters Gabie recipe. Subsequently, many of the chefs in the book put out cookbooks themselves, but many have not, so it's one of my books that I consider to be a jewel.
Posted on 1/3/13 at 2:57 pm to Gris Gris
Do you have the Commander's turtle soup recipe?
How about the Oysters Gabie?
Is there one in the TD cookbook?
We're talking about the same show. One of the cable channels picked up later and played re-runs when I was in college (early 2000's). Same lady doing the narration.
How about the Oysters Gabie?
Is there one in the TD cookbook?
We're talking about the same show. One of the cable channels picked up later and played re-runs when I was in college (early 2000's). Same lady doing the narration.
Posted on 1/3/13 at 3:08 pm to BRgetthenet
Great Chefs ran on a bunch of channels and had a bunch of spinoffs. It was produced by a guy from New Orleans. Couple of years ago he invited us to his office on Magazine in the CBD where he had this awesome vault/room that was half filled with wine and half with the original videos of all these chefs.
One thing he mentioned which was interesting is that when he started doing the series there was no such thing as Celebrity chefs. So he could call say Daniel Boulud and speak with him to arrange a filming for the next week. The show lost steam for a variety of factors but one was that chefs got publicists, and agents, and soon those phone calls became very pricey.
One thing he mentioned which was interesting is that when he started doing the series there was no such thing as Celebrity chefs. So he could call say Daniel Boulud and speak with him to arrange a filming for the next week. The show lost steam for a variety of factors but one was that chefs got publicists, and agents, and soon those phone calls became very pricey.
Posted on 1/3/13 at 3:14 pm to BlackenedOut
I do remember that it had some spinoffs.
Not surprised to hear a New Orleans guy produced it.
I'd love to look at those old videos. They are gone. The music in the background was relaxing, the woman's voice was pleasant, and the narrative given by each chef made it informative.
Compared to what is produced today, this was the golden age of televised instructional cooking.
Not surprised to hear a New Orleans guy produced it.
I'd love to look at those old videos. They are gone. The music in the background was relaxing, the woman's voice was pleasant, and the narrative given by each chef made it informative.
Compared to what is produced today, this was the golden age of televised instructional cooking.
Posted on 1/3/13 at 3:14 pm to Gris Gris
Great read! Thanks Gris.
Posted on 1/3/13 at 3:17 pm to BRgetthenet
It was far and away the best television cooking show ever produced. There is still a Great Chefs website, and you can watch some of the episodes on there.
Woman's voice was the key.
Woman's voice was the key.
Posted on 1/3/13 at 3:19 pm to BlackenedOut
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There is still a Great Chefs website, and you can watch some of the episodes on there.
Thanks man,
Her voice was great.
Posted on 1/3/13 at 3:20 pm to BlackenedOut
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It was far and away the best television cooking show ever produced. There is still a Great Chefs website, and you can watch some of the episodes on there.
Woman's voice was the key.
Some of those were classic.
There was the one with the chef from the old Christians Restaurant cooking up a whole passel of live crawfish in a skillet on the stove, French style.
There was also one that had Antoines making pressed duck in their sterling silver duck press.
Posted on 1/3/13 at 5:42 pm to BlackenedOut
Now that I watched the video on the site, I know I saw those shows or some of them. That woman's voice is unforgettable and perfect for that show. I think I'm going to order the DVD set. That's worth watching. I'm surprised the cookbook isn't on the site. It's a terrific find.
Thanks for letting me know about the site. I didn't realize it still existed. I checked out the Facebook page, as well. Patrick O'Connell from the Inn at Little Washington is featured there. Eating at the Inn is one of my greatest food experiences if not the best.
ETA: found the cookbook and the page that allows you download episodes for 99 cents, but I think I'll buy the DVDs anyway. Here's the cookbook.
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Thanks for letting me know about the site. I didn't realize it still existed. I checked out the Facebook page, as well. Patrick O'Connell from the Inn at Little Washington is featured there. Eating at the Inn is one of my greatest food experiences if not the best.
ETA: found the cookbook and the page that allows you download episodes for 99 cents, but I think I'll buy the DVDs anyway. Here's the cookbook.
LINK /
This post was edited on 1/3/13 at 6:08 pm
Posted on 1/3/13 at 8:35 pm to Gris Gris
Just got the cookbook on Amazon for $5. Great website.
Posted on 1/3/13 at 8:43 pm to saderade
Amazon is great for those deals. I always check there first. You'll enjoy it. Some of the recipes are in other books or on the innerwebs, but it's a fun book to have.
Posted on 1/3/13 at 8:45 pm to Gris Gris
What does the set of DVD's run?
Aren't you glad your thread reminded me of Great Chefs? All this great info!
Nevermind, I see. $90 for N.O.
$499 for the World!
Maybe for Christmas next year.
Aren't you glad your thread reminded me of Great Chefs? All this great info!
Nevermind, I see. $90 for N.O.
$499 for the World!
Maybe for Christmas next year.
This post was edited on 1/3/13 at 8:48 pm
Posted on 1/3/13 at 8:52 pm to BRgetthenet
Actually, if you look on that site, you can buy each episode to watch on the computer for 99 cents. I watched one tonight to remind me of the shows. I watched episode 8 with oysters gabie.
Yes, I'm glad you reminded me. I didn't know the DVDs existed.
Yes, I'm glad you reminded me. I didn't know the DVDs existed.
Posted on 1/3/13 at 8:54 pm to Gris Gris
Black'dout hooked us up.
Night ya'll.
Night ya'll.
Posted on 1/3/13 at 8:58 pm to BRgetthenet
Yep and I'm darn grateful. Night.
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