Cindy Brennan

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Cindy Brennan
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Born
Cynthia Brennan
Other namesCynthia Brennan Davis
Education Tulane University
SpouseWilliam Edward Davis
Children2
Culinary career
Current restaurant(s)
Award(s) won

Cindy Brennan is a member of the Brennan restaurant family who got their start in the restaurant business two generations ago in New Orleans. [1] [2] She is co-owner and managing partner of Mr. B's Bistro, which opened in 1979 in the French Quarter of New Orleans. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] Brennan is the author of The Mr. B's Bistro Cookbook: Simply Legendary Recipes From New Orleans's Favorite French Quarter Restaurant ( ISBN   0976300605). [8] The cookbook includes 112 recipes from the restaurant’s menu. [9]

Contents

Education

Cindy received her bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Tulane University. [10]

Career

Cindy's father, John Brennan, along with other members of his family opened Brennan's of Houston in 1967, and later Commander's Palace in 1969. [1] [2] [11] Cindy Brennan became an owner of Brennan's of Houston and Commander’s Palace, along with her ownership of Mr. B’s Bistro in 1998. [1] [2] [7] [11]

In 1991, Ralph and Cindy Brennan opened Ristorante Bacco, an Italian restaurant, located in the De la Poste Hotel of New Orleans. [2] [12] [13] After 19 years, Bacco closed in 2011. [14]

In 2008, Cindy and the Brennan family were given a leadership award from the Culinary Institute of America. [15] In 2014, Food Arts Magazine awarded the Brennan family the Silver Spoon Award. [16]

Personal life

Cindy is the sister of Ralph, Lally, and Tommy Brennan. She is married to Dr. William Edward Davis and has two children; Bren and Ellie Davis. [10] [17]

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