Celebrate Women’s History Month at Brennan’s with an extraordinary four-course luncheon, thoughtfully paired with wines and cocktails, honoring the women shaping today’s culinary and beverage landscape.
Friday, March 20 | 12 pm at Brennan's
5-Course Menu with Beverage Pairings
All-star lineup of Food Network champions, Michelin-starred chefs & James Beard honorees
First Course
Christiane Engeran - Executive Chef, Bayona
Beet-Infused Lightly Smoked Salmon Gravlax
Labneh, dukkah, mini bagel
Second Course
Britt Rescigno & Kinsey Leodler - Co-Chefs, Fiamma (Sun Valley, ID)
Poached Gulf Shrimp
Cucumber aqua pazza, andouille shrimp head XO, fried okra, and micros
Third Course
Sue Zemanick - Chef/Owner, Michelin-starred Zasu
Snapper with Turmeric-Coconut Curry and Mustard Greens
Crispy chickpeas
Fourth Course
Kris Padalino - Executive Chef, Brennan’s
Veal Cheek Grillades
Creamy Marsh Hen Mill grits, green tomato chow chow, 60-degree egg
Fifth Course
Haley Bittermann - Corporate Executive Chef, Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group
Île Flottante
Ponchatoula strawberries, vanilla bean meringue, toasted almonds, elderflower anglaise
The afternoon begins with a Welcome Cocktail by Fawn Weaver, Founder & CEO of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, featuring her take on a “Grown-Up Mimosa,” and concludes with a special Farewell Cocktail.
Curated wine and beverage pairings by Braithe Gill, Brennan's Beverage Director and 2026 James Beard Semifinalist, Beverage Service.
Portion of proceeds benefits Les Dames d’Escoffier New Orleans, the New Orleans Chapter, whose mission is to inspire, advance, and support women in food, beverage, and hospitality through education, mentorship, and philanthropy—promoting excellence and community.
