NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – Ooooopps! Commander’s Palace has been living a bit of a lie for the past century or so.
They’ve always advertised, branded and bragged about being founded in 1880, but some recent research by Tonya Jordan of Living History NOLA proved that’s not the case. The restaurant actually opened it’s doors in 1893!
Emile Commander purchased the property in 1891 and American Brewing Company hired builders Thomas and William Attaway to construct a wood frame that is the core of Commander’s Palace today.
To celebrate the NEW anniversary of Commander’s Palace, the restaurant is offering a special cocktail called the “Oops!” It comes in a limited edition go-cup decorated for the occasion.
When co-proprietor Lally Brennan was asked about the discrepancy, she replied, “What gal of a ‘certain age’ wouldn’t be happy to find out she’s 13 years younger!?”