Calling all fans of Your Gal Friday and #DirectedByWomen There is a surprisingly wonderful documentary on Netflix called Ella Brennan: Commanding The Table.
Directed by Leslie Iwerks, the documentary tells the story of Ella Brennan who ran two of New Orleans successful and innovative restaurants; Brennan’s and Commander’s Palace. She created the jazz brunch, elevated creole cuisine, and hired amazing chefs. Two of the chefs she mentored would become household names; Paul Prudhomme and Emeril Lagasse.
There is much more to her fascinating story. Trailer below. Now available on Netflix.
Love learning about gal’s who cook? Check out our Julia Child episode of Your Gal Friday.
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