A Look at Commander’s Palace

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A Look at Commander’s Palace — Landon Nordeman

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A customer sips a martini at the start of his meal at Commander's Palace.

Another customer prepares to make his order.

The commanding family of the restaurant: the Brennan clan.

Chef Tory McPhail at work in the Commander's Palace kitchen.

Oysters and absinthe under a pastry-shell crust.

The restaurant's bread pudding souffle needs to be ordered in advance to allow ample preparation time.

Chef Troy McPhail takes a breather in his kitchen.

A cocktail lagniappe ends many memorable meals.

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