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Detroit Athletic Club

Detroit

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Overview

Founded in 1887, the DAC continues to play a major role in the history of Detroit and Michigan. The first clubhouse on Woodward Avenue was replaced in 1915 with great fanfare by a magnificent new clubhouse on Madison Avenue. Members today celebrate more than a century of leadership.

Chief Instruction

Chef Kevin Brennan, CEC, AAC

Chef Kevin Brennan, CEC, AAC

An executive chef for the past 34 years, Kevin M. Brennan CEC / AAC, has been working in the private club field sharing his passion for culinary arts and the hospitality business.

A graduate of the Schoolcraft College culinary program in 1976, Brennan is a certified Executive Chef with the American Culinary Federation (ACF) and has been inducted into the Academy of Chefs, American Culinary Federation. He has also studied with the Culinary Institute of America, Michigan State University and Oakland Community College. Brennan began his career in 1979 as a Sous Chef at the Recess Club, later becoming Executive Chef (in 1982). He then joined the Orchard Lake Country Club staff in 1987 as Executive Chef until he became the DAC’s Executive Chef in 1994.

At the DAC, Brennan’s team of 70 culinary and 32 stewarding staff members prepare 11 million in food and beverage sales annually.

Locations

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Detroit Athletic Club241 Madison Street Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 963-9200
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