Brendas French Soul Food

Upon graduating from Louisiana State University with a BFA in Painting and Drawing, Brenda decided to pursue her real creative passion and began cooking in the kitchens of New Orleans. Within a few years, she found a natural fit at Mike’s on the Avenue creating fusion cuisine and was quickly promoted to Chef de Cuisine.

When to Go: The tiny eatery only serves breakfast, brunch and lunch and is closed on Sundays.

Know Before You Go: Reservations are not accepted and there is no waiting list. Consequently, there is usually a line out the door in this seedy neighborhood.

"If you miss NOLA, run", don't walk, to this "tiny" Civic Center "joint", where fans "line up" for "comfort Creole", from "super-creative" beignets to the "favorite" shrimp and grits, all served by a "hospitable" staff; known for "superb" Southern breakfasts and brunches at a "low" price, it's also open for dinner Wednesday–Saturday, though at times there can be a "longish wait"; P.S. breakfast...

This sweet spot is worth a detour to an otherwise seedy corner near the Civic Center. The dining room features a spare, clean décor of mirrors, a subdued color scheme and simple wooden tables with seating for about 75. Chef Brenda Buenviaje (Sumi, Café Claude, Delessio) commands the semi-exhibition kitchen where she turns out a limited menu of French-Creole fare. New Orleans staples include...

Prepare to wait in line outside this sweet spot set on an otherwise seedy corner near the Civic Center. The dining room features a spare, clean decor of mirrors, a subdued color scheme and simple wooden tables with seating for about…

In Short
This tiny, upscale breakfast, lunch and brunch spot features 18 seats and a clean decor in a not-so-clean end of town. Award-winning chef Brenda herself can be seen cooking up...

June 11, 2015 - If warm biscuits, shrimp and grits, and huge overstuffed omelets appeal to you, Brenda's is worth the wait. And wait you will, this popular spot for Southern food in the Tenderloin is ...view morea zoo on weekends. The portions are large, and all of the egg dishes are particularly good. Recently I had the shrimp and goat cheese omelet, it had a tangy bacon tomato jam on top and...