Commander’s Palace Jazz Brunch: A True New Orleans Send Off • Southern Chick Journal

Our dear friends are moving to Washington, DC. To send them off, we gathered for a special Jazz Brunch at Commander’s Palace restaurant, a New Orleans staple. It was the perfect way to celebrate our friends in true New Orleans fashion.

THE BUILDING: On the corner of Washington and Coliseum in New Orleans’ Garden District (and a stone’s throw from actor Jon Goodman’s house and actress Sandra Bullock’s house too) sits Commanders Palace, a New Orleans landmark since 1893. Not only is this the home to a delicious restaurant featuring award-winning food and a charming New Orleans atmosphere, this brightly colored building even has a special paint color named after it called, Commander’s Blue, of course.

Commander’s Palace, nestled in the middle of the tree-lined Garden District, has been a New Orleans landmark since 1893

Known for the award-winning quality of its food and its convivial atmosphere, the history of this famous restaurant offers a glimpse into New Orleans’ storied past and has been the go-to destination for Haute Creole cuisine and whimsical Louisiana charm.

Walking into Commander’s Palace you know you are in for a true New Orleans experience

Featuring a special menu and Live New Orleans Jazz by the Joe Simon’s Jazz Trio.

Love the chandelier in our party’s dining room for the brunch at Commander’s Palace. the ceiling medalian is so pretty and adds to the vintage southern glam.

Centerpiece at one of the tables. We will miss you Anne and Joey!

THE MENU: The winner of six James Beard Foundation Awards, Commander’s Palace has evolved into a culinary legend. Our brunch menu was absolutely delicious and featured three courses of dishes bursting with flavor.

Our special 3-course brunch menu for the special event. I love the china.

First course: Truffled Scambled Eggs- Champagne poached crab meat, grilled asparagus, roasted shallots and black truffle butter

Grillades & Cheese Grits: Braised grillades with leeks, wild mushrooms and sweet bell peppers in a savory fond de veau – finished with creamy goat cheese-thyme grits

Dessert Course: Ponchatoula Strawberry Shortcake: Sweet Louisiana strawberries layered in a warm buttermilk biscuit with whipped chantilly cream and a dusting of powdered sugar.

THE FRIENDS: What is typically an hour long meal for most around the world, in New Orleans, brunch is an all-day affair. It’s an experience best spent with friends. Even being a week away from my due date, and drinking water instead of wine and champagne, I still had a wonderful time full of laughs, conversations and of course, delicious food!

LINKS:

The Restaurant

James Beard Awards

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3 Comments

Katie B | and then monday

June 8, 2018 at 3:55 pm Reply

What a great send off! It’s been years since I’ve been to New Orleans, I can’t wait to get back!

admin

June 8, 2018 at 9:56 pm Reply

Come visit soon!

Sarah Gray

June 11, 2018 at 3:53 am Reply

Oh my gosh these photos are gorgeous! It’s so sweet that you were able to do that with your friends. Now you’ll have to visit and explore some classic DC spots!