The Brennan’s nameplate has been removed and a “new concept” restaurant is planned for the storied building. From Nola.Eater:
Yesterday afternoon the goldleaf Brennan’s name was spotted being scraped off the side of the The Big Pink, which is a fair indication that Brennan’s years of extreme family dysfunction are finally coming to an end, or the restaurant is shuttered for good anyways. Now Ralph Brennan— the new-owner/cousin of former owners Pip and Ted Brennan— has released a statement to The Times-Picstating that yes, in fact a “new restaurant concept is being finalized.” However, Brennan states “there is no set timeline for making a public announcement regarding those plans,” which basically translates to I’ll never tell fun time for all.
Jude, thank you for the great N.O. history information you gave my wife and I. We had a wonderful honeymoon this past May. We were able to visit Paul Morphy’s family home, the (home) restaurant where he died, and even where he lies in the N.O. City Cemetery. I had a very memorable chess game and lesson with you in the beautiful French market where you set up. Best of wishes, Ian & Larkin from Nashville.
Thanks, Ian, that’s a nice little anecdote. Thanks for sharing.